The Planet Group

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Job Title: Master Scheduler Starting Salary: $90,000 - 105,000 depending on experience Bonus: 10% Annual Bonus On-Site Position Relocation Assistance Available - Sign on Bonus Key Notes: - Minimum 2+ years Production Scheduling in fast paced high-volume plant manufacturing environment The Production Scheduler is responsible for developing and maintaining short-term production schedules. This schedule aligns with the available resources including production lines, materials, and labor. The role requires strategic collaboration with production teams, factory leaders, and cross-functional partners to support cost reduction and optimal inventory levels. The Production Scheduler should have excellent communication skills, the ability to collaborate cross-functionally, and knowledge of SAP to complete necessary production orders. Ways you will make a difference · Act as the first line of contact for plant production managers to provide insight of order prioritization and requirements · Create a production plan within he detailed scheduling period by shift, considering capacity, labor, and materials while optimizing factory costs · Collaborate with factory teams to identify potential issues that may cause production disruptions and communicate potential issues to leaders, providing recommended solutions · Utilize SAP during production scheduling and capacity planning to determine the optimal schedule for cost and service · Complete the detailed schedule for next week’s production to ensure that assets are optimized (minimal changeover time) and orders across make and pack assets are linked together · update necessary production orders in SAP to reflect any changes required · Update production order completion dates daily to account for deviations in actual vs. planned production; communicate to factory any in-week adjustments requested by Supply Planning · Verify that all components are available – both in network as well as in the factory or in transit from another site – in order to execute the weekly published production schedule · Coordinate consolidation of attainment and adherence comments to ensure they are complete and at the correct level of detail (appropriate root cause analysis) · Inform Supply Planning of deviations in production schedule due to unforeseen circumstances (asset breakdown, labor constraints, material shortages, etc.) and manage potential impacts to the schedule · Engage in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance costs and efficiencies throughout manufacturing and planning processes · Schedule new product trials and understand results of trials for future production requirements • Schedule demands based on Production Plan requirements and Plant Capacity (daily, weekly or monthly) • Analyze data (e.g., materials availability, inventory levels, production rates, delivery timelines) • Anticipate and resolve scheduling conflicts • Ensure accuracy in scheduling and documentation • Track every detail of production to avoid bottlenecks • Communicate changes or delays to stakeholders clearly and promptly • Work closely with cross-functional teams (engineering, purchasing, quality control) • Be able to work on a rotation Skills that will make you successful · High attention to detail · Strong organizational and time management abilities · Proficient at completing technical filings · Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities · Strong communication and collaboration skills and the ability to interact with all levels within the factory Experiences that will support your success · High School diploma or GED · Minimum 2-3 years experience in a manufacturing environment · Experience working in production scheduling, material handling, and/or supply chain management · Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement principles and processes · Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite · Years experience requirement