Master Scheduler II

Williams, White & Company•Moline, IL

21d•$75,000 - $90,000

About The Position

The Master Scheduler II is responsible and accountable for developing and communicating the Company’s master production schedule. The role schedules work received through accepted Customer Purchase Orders across manufacturing resources to meet customer scope and schedule expectations. Working with Project Management, Engineering, Procurement, Operations, and shopfloor management, the Master Scheduler maintains an up-to-date live production schedule. The position also coordinates design releases and job releases, plans work based on material and labor demand, communicates schedule changes and production issues to stakeholders, and adjusts the schedule in response to program management decisions. The role includes mentoring and training team members, participating in continuous improvement projects, traveling as required, and performing additional duties and work hours as needed. Williams, White & Company, a division of Doerfer Companies, manufactures hydraulic presses and industrial dryers. Its manufacturing operations span 150,000 square feet and include engineering, design, and manufacturing of large systems. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is unavailable. Employment offers are contingent on applicable background checks, job-related physical examinations when required, and pre-employment drug screening.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, with a Business or Engineering minor or focus preferred, or equivalent experience.
At least 5 years of scheduling and planning experience in a manufacturing environment; custom manufacturing experience preferred.
Ability to work with little direction or supervision.
Self-starter with strong motivation.
Ability to manage multiple large-scale projects simultaneously.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong problem-solving skills, including developing creative approaches and improving processes or products.
Demonstrated experience analyzing, organizing, and entering documentation-related information.
Strong leadership skills.
Ability to multitask, work with all levels of management, and work independently and in teams.
Experience and proficiency with Microsoft Office and MRP system functions.
Experience with Epicor ERP software or a comparable ERP system.
Legal authorization to work in the United States for any employer; visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

A Business or Engineering minor or focus.
Scheduling and planning experience in custom manufacturing.
Experience with Epicor ERP software.

Responsibilities

Coordinate the design release schedule with Engineering to ensure timely data entry.
Create job releases after engineering is complete.
Create schedules based on material and labor demand.
Ensure the operations manager, shop managers, and program managers are aware of the live production schedule and any changes.
Coordinate with Operations, Project Management, and Procurement to use resources efficiently and meet company goals and customer requirements.
Communicate with department stakeholders to accommodate their planning needs.
Coordinate with production supervisors and Procurement to report on parts flow, downtime, incomplete deliverables, and related issues, and ensure program managers are informed.
Restructure the schedule based on program managers’ decisions about internal customer options for correcting or mitigating the current plan.
Mentor and train team members on systems and processes.
Participate in continuous improvement projects.
Travel as required.
Perform additional duties and work additional hours as needed.