Master Scheduler

Panelmatic•Houston, TX

22h•Onsite

About The Position

The Master Scheduler is responsible for maintaining and optimizing production schedules to ensure efficient manufacturing operations. This role coordinates with various departments including procurement, production, engineering, and Project Management to meet customer demands, minimize downtime, and optimize resource utilization.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in production scheduling, planning
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and organizational abilities.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities.
Ability to communicate at all levels
Ability to use ERP/MRP systems to manage and update production plans.
Understanding of production planning, capacity management, and inventory control principles required
Ability to pass physical, drug, driving, and background check required
Ability to physically push, pull, and lift 50lbs or more required
Ability to stoop and bend required
Ability to sit, stand, and walk for four-plus hours at a time required
Alignment with company core values required

Responsibilities

Creates the master production schedule, balancing work centers for multiple products and facilities
Ensures Production Reporting is done accurately and timely
Monitors production progress and adjust schedules as needed to accommodate changes in demand, equipment availability, or staffing.
Collaborates with procurement to ensure timely availability of raw materials and components and highlight any shortages.
Works with Materials management to ensure project kits are available and complete at each stage of the process.
Works closely with production supervisors and team leads to communication schedules and resolve conflicts.
Reports to Leadership on any variations to production plans, logs all downtime, and works with production leadership on resolution of variations.
Analyzes production data to identify bottlenecks and recommend process improvements.
Informs Project management of any delays or concerns on their projects.
Maintains and publishes weekly summary reports of completed, delayed, missed, or rescheduled work orders, and reasons for deviations.
Supports continuous improvement initiatives related to scheduling, planning, and overall production efficiency.
Maintain all schedule adherence reports, develop new reports and metrics as identified and required by the manager.
Manages all expedite requests for schedule date changes
Facilitates cross-functional scheduling meetings
Runs the Clear to Build and Clear to Schedule Process for multiple facilities as part of the Sales & Operations Execution Process

Benefits

Medical
dental
vision
HSA
term life
AD&D
STD
LTD
100% medical premium paid for by Panelmatic for the employee-only level medical coverage
80% paid for by Panelmatic and 20% paid for by the employee on all other level medical coverage (i.e., employee plus child, employee plus spouse, family)
401(k) contributions matched 100% up to 4%
Scholarships
educational reimbursement
paid volunteerism
paid personal and professional development provided
PTO and paid holidays provided
Career advancement opportunities
Competitive wages
Family-friendly environment with average employee tenure above five years