Master Scheduler

ZOLL Medical Corporation•East Providence, RI

2d•$100,000 - $115,000•Onsite

About The Position

At ZOLL, we're passionate about improving patient outcomes and helping save lives. We provide innovative technologies that make a meaningful difference in people's lives. Our medical devices, software and related services are used worldwide to diagnose and treat patients suffering from serious cardiopulmonary and respiratory conditions. The Acute Care Technology division of ZOLL Medical Corporation develops and delivers innovative lifesaving products and software solutions to EMS, hospital, public safety, and military customers globally. Products include AEDs, trauma kits, ventilators, temperature management solutions, and more. Our dedicated employees take pride in their commitment to improving patient outcomes while delivering world-class customer service. At ZOLL, you won't just have a job. You'll have a career—and a purpose. Join our team. It's a great time to be a part of ZOLL! Job Type On Site Job Summary Responsible for the generation of timely, accurate Production Schedules detailing types and amounts of products to be produced to meet projected demand. Utilizes historical information, current trend data, and inputs from ZOLL Chelmsford MPS and S&OP process, as well as knowledge of manufacturing capacity to provide a detailed production build schedule to Production and Materials.

Requirements

BS/BA degree in Supply Chain, business, or technical field is preferred
5 - 10 years’ relevant experience with direct exposure to Purchasing, Shipping, Receiving and Inventory Control. required and Relevant experience may be substituted for formal education.
Extensive knowledge of manufacturing requirements and planning.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Proficient with computerized materials control programs and integrated ERP systems.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice To Haves

APICS Certification Preferred

Responsibilities

Production Forecasting/Scheduling
Collaborate with site production, supply chain purchasing, inventory management, and manufacturing engineering to understand capacity, material shortages, constraints, and needs for validation or other tests on production lines.
Analyzes historical and forecasted sales to develop the weekly Master Production Schedule considering all demand and requirements for production loading into ERP.
Develop and communicate proposed schedules and receive/incorporate feedback to produce final weekly production schedules. Including the creation of proposed monthly and quarterly production forecasts.
Maintains accurate data to support the master scheduling process (i.e., lead times, lot sizes, shelf life and other operating rules and conditions).
Balances and reconciles demand/supply in short term horizon to meet customer requirements within established policies.
Implements, executes and maintains Master Production Schedule policies and work instructions to ensure stability and responsiveness.
Identifies and resolves potential supply and demand conflicts.
Utilizes “what if” simulations to evaluate proposed MPS changes to determine impact executing approved changes effectively.
Recommends disposition of obsolete or slow-moving inventories as appropriate.
Participates with Manufacturing Engineering in the structure of Bills of Material.
Participates in the S&OP process and meetings.
Responsible for master production planning metrics including Schedule Efficiency and Attainment, root cause and corrective action.
Responsible for the creation of work orders that support the schedule.
Produces accurate schedules that promote efficient production.
Eliminates production interruptions and reduces line changeovers.
Works with production management, the MRB coordinator and all other departments (quality, manufacturing engineering) to ensure all discrepant production lots are dispositioned in a timely manner.
Collaborates with the customer service and sales departments to identify and resolve any quality or delivery concerns.
Communicates production lead times and forecasted delivery dates on a regular weekly schedule and as needed for updates.
Monitors actual production versus plan and update product line schedules as necessary.