Master Scheduler

Singer Vehicle Design•Torrance, CA

70d•$104,344 - $130,429•Onsite

About The Position

Singer Vehicle Design is seeking a Master Scheduler to join their team in Torrance, CA. This role involves leading and supervising production scheduling to ensure department goals are met, deadlines are achieved on time and within budget. The Master Scheduler will utilize their knowledge of the production process to design and implement production schedule plans, considering cost, timeliness, and effectiveness. This position requires cross-departmental collaboration with Material Operations and production teams to review factors impacting schedules, improve processes, and resolve issues. The role also involves administrative duties such as scheduling, conducting reviews, and maintaining accurate financial reports. The Master Scheduler will implement best practices for production scheduling across US Operations and align with UK operations, track and report vehicle and sub-assembly production status, and be accountable for on-time delivery. They will act as a liaison with the Sales team for priority alignment and status reporting, provide leadership and guidance to the Production Scheduling Team and Production Leads, and serve as a role model for effective communication. Ensuring the ERP/MRP/MES system accurately reflects the production plan and status, publishing an accurate production schedule forecast, and ensuring daily, weekly, and monthly reporting accurately represents production status are key responsibilities. The role also involves resolving or escalating issues blocking production schedule progress and fostering a team environment.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent
Strong computer skills, proficient in full suite of MS Office and ERP/MRP systems
Five (5) years of related work experience, including at least three (3) plus years of related experience as Material Planner, Production Planner, Material Handler, or equivalent
Strong analytical, project management, computer, communication, and writing skills (typing, spelling, grammar)
Ability to work under deadlines in a fast-paced work environment
Ability to work independently, typically initiating own tasks without input/guidance from manager
Ability to communicate and collaborate with diverse co-workers and personalities in engineering, production, and management; ability to have insight into their changing needs
Excellent communicator, both written and verbal; ability to express ideas clearly and actively listen to others
Team oriented, with a strong ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment to meet multiple deadlines
Excellent time management with an ability to balance multiple projects and timelines
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and collaborative skills with the ability to prioritize efficiently and effectively within and across departments
Perfectionist mindset, very high attention to detail, and a passion for cars
Positive attitude and strong work ethic

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain/relevant field preferred
Prior leadership experience
Experience in the aerospace or automotive industries and/or a fast-paced-high growth environment

Responsibilities

Lead and supervise production scheduling to ensure department goals are achieved and production deadlines are met on time and within budget
Use extensive knowledge of the production process to design and implement the production schedule plan considering all aspects of production including cost, timeliness, and effectiveness
Work cross-departmentally with Material Operations and production teams to review relevant factors impacting production schedules, improve processes, and resolve issues
Perform administrative duties, including but not limited to scheduling, conducting reviews, maintaining accurate reports to finance on actuals and plan
Implement best-practices for production scheduling across US Operations and alignment with UK operations
Be responsible for tracking and reporting vehicle and sub assembly production status
Be accountable for vehicle and sub assembly on-time delivery
Act as liaison with Sales team for priority alignment and accurate units production status reporting
Provide leadership and guidance to the rest of the Production Scheduling Team and Production Leads regarding the production schedule and status, tracking live status
Serve as a role model, facilitating effective communication practices throughout the team and embodying the value of, “Everything is Important.”
Ensure the ERP/MRP/MES system accurately reflects the correct production plan and status of vehicles and sub-assemblies
Publish an accurate production schedule forecast
Ensure that daily, weekly, and monthly reporting accurately represents the production status
Work to resolve/escalate any issues blocking progress on achieving the production schedule in a timely manner
Foster a team environment across the functions involved in achieving the production schedule

Benefits

80% employer-covered medical, dental, and vision premiums for employees and family with choices for HMO & PPO plans
Tax-free savings options via HSA and FSA, including employer HSA contributions
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Life insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
13 paid holidays annually, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s
Annual bonus plan
401(k) with company match
Annual merit increases following performance reviews (when eligible)
Monthly cell phone reimbursement
Free snacks! (monthly snack stipend at our mini-mart)
“Working Advantage” employee discount program for travel, entertainment, amusement parks, and more
Tools provided for technicians
Team events and company gatherings throughout the year
Discounted pet insurance through MetLife
Employee-led clubs based on interest: books, movies and (of course) cars!
Access to exclusive Singer-branded merch!
Annual performance reviews to provide feedback and aid employee development
Ongoing learning and development opportunities
Access to Singer's learning platform (Singer Learn) containing over 115,000 courses on a wide variety of topics - coming soon!
Transparent leadership communication through quarterly town halls