Position Summary: An experienced Master Scheduler is desired by a large, local manufacturer of truck bodies and accessories, based in Wooster. The ideal candidate must have a Bachelor's degree in Business or Industrial Engineering from a four-year college or university, and a minimum of 5 years of experience in a planning/master scheduling role.
Job Functions:
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Work closely with the production team and area management to monitor production capacity and lead times to ensure customer expectations are met
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Work with shop management to coordinate shop capacity to ensure production schedule is kept on track
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Participate in forecasting activities to ensure the flow of key components maintains enough quantities to keep production running at an efficient level
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Maintain database for all critical path inventory in stock and on order
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Assign available inventory to new customer's orders
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Work with purchasing to expedite delivery of material to meet production schedule
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Work with logistics team to establish transportation route and timing of finished products
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Work with Sales team to establish customer supplied goods
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Provide updates to Sales team when production milestones are reached or are in jeopardy of needing to be altered
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Assist Sales team during quoting process by providing accurate lead times for potential new orders including equipment availability and available production capacity
Ideal Candidate Qualities & Experience:
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Bachelor's degree (B.S.) in Business, or Industrial Engineering
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Minimum of 10-12 years in the manufacturing industry
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Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a planning/master scheduling role
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MRP software experience
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MRP implementation experience
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APICS/CPIM certification required
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Ability to work in a fast paced environment while exhibiting professional behavior
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Ability to work with a variety of groups (customers, sales, engineers, procurement, and production)
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Quick learner
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Ability to communicate effectively and professionally
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Exceptional organizational skills and ability to multi-task and manage time effectively
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Strong interpersonal skills
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Experience in the truck equipment industry is a plus!
Benefits:
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Medical insurance
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Company-paid LIFE and AD&D insurance
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401k
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Paid vacation time and ten (10) holidays
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Safety shoe and prescription safety eyewear reimbursement
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Cross-training and opportunities for advancement
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Company discounts on wireless services, hotels, insurance, products, etc.
