Master Scheduler

C/A Design Inc.•Raleigh, NC

36d•Onsite

About The Position

The Master Scheduler is responsible for developing and managing the Master Production Schedule to meet customer demand while optimizing production capacity, materials, and resources. This role requires extensive production experience and hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics AX. The Master Scheduler will take ownership of the production scheduling process, improve the use of AX, identify and correct system and planning issues, and develop effective schedules that keep the shop running efficiently. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader and problem solver who understands manufacturing operations, can make decisions in a fast-paced environment, and can drive improvements across Production, Purchasing, Engineering, and Quality.

Requirements

5+ years of progressive experience in production planning, scheduling, production control, or manufacturing operations.
Hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics AX in a manufacturing environment required.
Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, production flow, capacity, materials, WIP, work orders, BOMs, and routings.
Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot ERP/MRP issues and improve system functionality and processes.
Strong Excel and analytical skills.
Experience with Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement.
Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive accountability without direct authority.
Ability to make sound decisions quickly and prioritize competing demands.
Ability to read, write and speak English proficiently.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, Manufacturing, or related field preferred.
Experience in industrial manufacturing, machining, aerospace, defense, or another build-to-order environment preferred.
APICS CPIM certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Own and manage the Master Production Schedule based on customer demand, capacity, materials, labor, and production priorities.
Utilize Microsoft Dynamics AX to plan, schedule, release, and monitor production.
Identify and correct issues within AX, including work orders, BOMs, routings, inventory, capacity, and planning data.
Improve and expand the use of underutilized AX functionality to increase production visibility, accuracy, and efficiency.
Develop and adjust production schedules based on capacity, material availability, customer priorities, and shop-floor constraints.
Work directly with Production to prioritize work, address bottlenecks, and maintain schedule performance.
Monitor production progress and proactively identify shortages, delays, capacity constraints, and risks to customer delivery.
Collaborate with Production, Procurement, Quality, Engineering, and Account Management to execute the production schedule.
Analyze forecasts, S&OP data, inventory, capacity, and customer demand to develop realistic production plans.
Participate in daily production planning and S&OP meetings.
Establish and monitor scheduling metrics, including schedule adherence, capacity utilization, and on-time delivery.
Identify and implement improvements to production planning processes, systems, and tools.
Serve as a subject matter expert and leader for production scheduling and AX processes.
Make timely decisions and adjust priorities as production conditions change.
Support a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and Lean manufacturing.
Other duties as assigned.