Machine Shop Master Scheduler

HBD Industries•Asheville, NC

6d•$85,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Master Scheduler develops daily and weekly production schedules to ensure customer requirements are met on time and to quality ISO standards. The position is directly responsible for analyzing and determining material requirements and inventory levels, and maintaining optimal machine shop and assembly line capacity. It is located onsite in Asheville, North Carolina, and reports to the Plant Manager. Occasional travel may be required.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in business, supply chain, or a related field.
2–4 years of experience in a manufacturing or production-control environment.
2–4 years of experience understanding planning, scheduling, and supply-chain parameters.
Previous experience with MRP systems.
Working knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office applications.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Understanding of bills of materials (BOMs), routings, and manufacturing processes.
Ability to read and interpret work orders, production schedules, and engineering drawings.
High attention to detail and data accuracy.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and reporting tools.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively across departments.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, or a related field.
Experience with D365 MRP systems.

Responsibilities

Release and monitor work orders for manufacturing and assembly departments to meet production requirements.
Use the D365 ERP system to ensure accurate routings and work-order releases to the shop floor.
Track production status with production leads and help resolve delays or issues.
Maintain due dates and quantities for manufacturing and purchase orders in support of customer and forecast orders.
Use the D365 MRP system to analyze, report, and manage production-control data, and reconcile inventory cycle counts to address discrepancies.
Generate and distribute daily production-control reports through D365, including work-in-progress status, backlogs, and shortages.
Use bills of materials to verify materials required for particular units.
Review open sales orders to determine material requirements and plant capacity.
Serve as a point of contact for the commercial and supply chain teams.
Notify the commercial and supply chain teams of shortages, past-due orders, and past-due purchase orders, and manage inventory.
Coordinate with Purchasing, Warehouse, and Receiving to track incoming material.
Verify material availability before releasing jobs.
Escalate critical material or schedule issues to appropriate stakeholders.
Schedule customer sales orders based on availability when requested by Sales.
Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.