Master Scheduler

Equipment Master Scheduler

Specialty Coating Systems is seeking an experienced Equipment Master Scheduler to plan product planning requirements to manage sales and operations objectives. Would you like to apply your 5+ years of production scheduling experience and ERP knowledge to drive production efficiencies for a global manufacturing company? Would you like to work for a world leader in conformal coating technology that impacts multiple industries across the Americas, Europe and Asia? About Specialty Coating Systems SCS brings more than 55 years of experience in conformal coating technologies, supporting critical applications across medical, electronics, transportation, aerospace and defense industries. With 21 facilities across the Americas, Europe and Asia, SCS provides coating solutions and services that support technologies used in demanding, real-world environments. What we offer YOU: SCS strives to reward employee contributions in many ways including promotional and professional growth opportunities, educational assistance and recognition programs, competitive wages and benefits including: Medical, dental and vision insurance Prescription drugs insurance 401(k) with 6% matching Health Savings Account or Flexible Spending Plan Employer paid basic life and AD&D Short-term and long-term disability insurance 2 weeks' paid vacation plus paid personal time off 10 paid holidays Discretional bonus based on company performance

GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB: The Equipment Master Scheduler works within Business Segment or Operations leadership to plan product planning requirements to manage sales and operations objectives. This position reviews the product model and business activity to meet customer requirements. This position will employ tools and communication to drive production schedule execution, while working closely with Engineering and Sales to anticipate changes needed fulfill business objectives with regard to lead-time, on-time delivery (OTD) and Inventory management levels. This position will identify consumable item demands as well, for ongoing support of the product lines. This position will ensure production and material planning is in place to support the customers and goals of the Equipment operation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Monitors Sales and develops Production forecast, to satisfy production model across all product lines.
• Monitor MRP demand tools, to ensure inventory demand in line with production planning and sales forecast.
• Creates production schedule that will support the production planning to supervision.
• Reviews and initiates any expedites needed regarding material shortages to Purchasing Team.
• Implements and manages Engineering Change Orders (ECO) in accordance with product integration objectives.
• Monitor MRP exception messages in order to prevent impacts to the production schedule.
• Acts as a liaison between Production, Purchasing, Engineering and Inventory Control to ensure that production schedules and delivery dates are met.
• Suggests changes in working conditions or processes to increase efficiency of department and work force.
• Reviews, analyzes, and takes necessary action of production variance reports.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Monitors Inventory Levels in WIP, FG and Main Stores for any changes or targeted levels.
• Follows company policies and uses safe work practices in performing job responsibilities.

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND/OR EXPERIENCE: Bachelor degree in related field plus 5+ years of production scheduling experience. Without a degree, must have 7+ years of planning and scheduling experience in manufacturing. APICS CPIM certification is strongly preferred, but not required.

BASIC SKILLS:

• Demonstrates proficiency in the MRP/ERP software and understands system reporting functions.
• Possesses well-developed communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• This position requires proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
• This person must also possess the ability to manage multiple priorities and must be able to interact with individuals at all levels within the organization, as well as customers.
• Ability to read, write and follow written or verbal instructions.
• Speaks, reads and writes English.
• Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Possesses exceptional customer service skills.