Master Production Scheduler

Dover Corporation•Houston, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Dover Precision Components is hiring a Master Scheduler for our Cook Compression brand. We manufacture and deliver critical performance solutions for rotating and reciprocating machinery across several markets, including oil & gas. We are growing and innovative, participating in energy transformation efforts. We offer competitive pay, benefits, and the ability to be a key contributor on our Supply Chain team. In this role, you will provide results-driven leadership in planning responsibilities with a focus on best practices, quality, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business, engineering, or a related field preferred. In lieu of a degree, 5+ years’ experience in production planning considered.
5+ years’ master scheduling, production planning, or supply chain planning experience in a manufacturing environment.
Metric driven with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Familiarity with ISO 9001 requirements.
Strong MS Excel abilities.
Strong ERP and technology skills overall.
Strong leadership and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

APICS certifications such as CPIM or CSCP.
Syteline ERP experience for production planning, inventory management, and scheduling.
Advanced understanding of APS, MRP, finite capacity planning, demand forecasting, inventory control, and production scheduling.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and reporting tools.
Very strong communication skills – Ability to interface with employees, sales, supervisor, and peers.
Ability to balance customer demand with manufacturing capacity.
Data-driven decision-making and inventory management capabilities.
Proven ability to improve schedule adherence and on-time delivery performance.
Lean Manufacturing knowledge/experience.

Responsibilities

Analyze demand and capacity across regular operations and new product development to deliver feasible finite-capacity schedules.
Coordinate with procurement, operations, sales, and manufacturing engineering to ensure smooth operations.
Ensure efficient resource allocation, inventory control, and capacity management to meet organizational goals.
Monitor production attainment and identifying constraints, and managing contingency plans, as required.
Conduct scenario planning to anticipate demand fluctuations or material shortages.
Monitor inventory levels and work with material planners to optimize stock.
Participate in Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) meetings to provide insights into capacity, production, and inventory. Be the channel of communication to the planning team.
Ensure compliance with Operational Excellence requirements and proper documentation in the quality management system (QMS). Create plans to progress and sustain standards.
Ensure schedules are provided promptly and any schedule disruptions or discrepancies are resolved.
Maintain different reporting systems, scorecards and dashboards, as applicable, to make sure that all forms of documentation are accurate and timely.
Analyze plant capacity data, and perform calculations to determine manufacturing processes, tools, and human resource requirements as basics for finite capacity planning.
Identify and implement process improvements to improve scheduling efficiency.
Communicate with management and stakeholders about the status of production schedules.
Collaborate cross-functionally to maintain accurate inputs in the ERP system to support a reliable infinite capacity planning within APS (time fences, cycle times, routings, work center capacities, supplier lead times, EOQ/MOQs, etc.).