Master Scheduler

GE Appliances, a Haier company•Decatur, AL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Master Scheduler oversees the scheduling strategy for a plant operation and daily production control scheduling. The role works cross-functionally with Product Management, Product Fulfillment, Plant Operations, and Sourcing to develop a level-loaded production schedule that meets customer demand. It translates customer needs into build signals for the factory and supply chain, with a focus on long-term planning and production capacity. The role manages production forecasting and scheduling, supports production mix attainment, coordinates plans for promotional periods, and aligns production with customer demand. It also manages finished-goods processes and trials, communicates significant schedule changes, oversees key supply chains affecting mix attainment, and owns reporting on finished-goods output. The position is based in Decatur, Alabama, and requires the ability to work on-site and adjust to different shifts when needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
At least 5 years of combined experience in manufacturing, design, or materials management.
Six Sigma certification.
Leadership experience in assembly operations.
Deep knowledge of demand planning, supply execution, and order fulfillment processes.
Proficiency with Oracle EBS and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Ability to influence and drive change in a manufacturing environment.
Strong understanding of LEAN manufacturing principles.
Flexibility to work on-site and adjust to different shifts when needed.
Expertise with Oracle ERP systems, including EBS and VCP modules.
Experience managing Bills of Material (BOM).

Nice To Haves

Background supporting new product introduction (NPI) and new materials management (NMM) launches.

Responsibilities

Translate customer needs into build signals for the factory and supply chain, focusing on long-term production planning and plant capacity.
Drive 95% production mix.
Work with Fulfillment and Plant Operations to plan forecasted production schedules while assessing demand against manufacturing and supplier constraints.
Coordinate with Product Management and Fulfillment teams to plan for promotional periods.
Generate and manage the production forecast.
Work with PFM to align planned production with customer demand.
Use Proficy to manage and update schedules.
Work with Material Planners to resolve material shortage issues.
Manage the process for AS-IS Finished Goods.
Communicate significant master schedule changes and major forecast variations to the plant team.
Manage timing and accounting for finished-goods trials.
Manage key supply chains that directly and significantly affect mix attainment, including control panels, steel, and barcodes.
Own key reporting related to finished-goods output.