Master Scheduler/Planner

SUMMARY

Coordinate and expedite the flow of work and materials within or between departments including outside vendors according to the production schedule. Uses data analysis skills to organize, develop and disseminate production schedules and priorities to facility supervisors and managers. Manages and maintains the accuracy of facility inventory levels. Assists the managers and supervisors in analyzing workflow and efficiency metrics to improve overall facility production performance. Serves as the subject matter expert for Dynamics AX and the processes it supports.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• 1st Responsibility – Ensuring personal safety and the safety of team members.
• Wears appropriate PPE which may include respiratory protection, hearing protection, foot, hand, head and eye protection.
• Proactively promotes The McWane Way principles.

Microsoft AX Dynamics

• Provides technical expertise (development and administration) in the ERP system.
• Maintains databases and data systems; reviews facility reports and performance indicators to locate and correct code problems and incorrect ERP data.
• Uses Microsoft Dynamics development and reporting tools to design, develop and test customizations, integrations, and reports.
• Develops relationships and teamwork by providing BI and reporting assistance to all facility departments.
• Observes and analyzes production reporting throughout the facility to suggest process improvements.
• Provides user assistance, direction, and training for scheduling, inventory control, and related AX functionalities.
• Translates business needs into technical requirements and works closely with other IT staff and other technical resources.
• Assists the BI/ERP Data Specialist in verifying the accuracy of reporting data.

Planning & Scheduling

• Review documents, such as production schedules, work orders, or sales orders, to determine materials requirements or material priorities.
• Assists department supervisors in developing production schedules.
• Revise production schedules when required due to design changes, labor or material shortages, backlogs, or other interruptions, collaborating with management, marketing, sales, production, or engineering.
• Develops and maintains standards for accurate inventory transactions.
• Monitors and advises facility management on inventory levels; develops sound inventory efficiency proposals and supervises their implementation.
• Develops and proposes target production rates to facility management based on current sales levels and forecasting; ensures production demand generated in the ERP system is accurate.
• Reviews, distributes, and monitors open work orders across the facility and works with supervisors to maintain their accuracy
• Works with supervisors and managers to identify opportunities for increased production and record the production data, including volume produced, consumption of raw materials, or quality control measures.
• Calculate figures, such as required amounts of labor or materials, manufacturing costs, or wages, using pricing schedules, adding machines, calculators, or computers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

No Supervisory Responsibilites

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 3 years (Preferred)
• Microsoft Excel: 5 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

Salary : $65,000 - $85,000