Master Scheduler

Vertiv Group • Lincoln, NE

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About The Position

The Master Scheduler prepares and maintains the master production plan based on the production plan presented in SIOP. The role identifies and reports issues that could prevent the plan from being fulfilled, including material shortages, machine capacity constraints, or insufficient labor hours. The Master Scheduler expedites operations and materials affecting the production schedule and monthly shipping or sales plan, and supervises work-order control on the production floor.

The position supports planners in resolving problems and reports out-of-goal issues to the area manager. It plans, develops, and implements improvements to the production control system; participates in inventory reduction plans; and follows up on the NPI (MPS) file. The Master Scheduler coordinates with other departments to improve departmental and production performance. It also supervises area personnel, assigns tasks to maintain continuous workflow, conducts performance evaluations, and recommends development plans.

Vertiv describes itself as a global provider of mission-critical infrastructure technologies for data centers, communication networks, and commercial and industrial environments. The company states that it has more than 30,000 people worldwide, revenue exceeding $7 billion, and a presence in nearly 130 countries. Vertiv identifies safety, integrity, respect, teamwork, and diversity and inclusion as core principles, and lists customer focus, operational excellence, high-performance culture, innovation, and financial strength as strategic priorities. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States; sponsorship is not provided.

Requirements

• 2 to 3 years of experience planning a manufacturing operation.
• 1 to 2 years of supervisory experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a Manufacturing or Supply Chain field.
• Proficiency in MS Office software; advanced PowerPoint skills are required.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States; work authorization sponsorship is not provided.

Nice To Haves

• Self-starter.
• Ability to solve problems, take responsibility, deliver results, show a spirit of innovation, and demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence.
• Experience using MRP, MRP II, ERP, JIT, Kanban, production level loading, capacity resource planning, and Production Control.
• APICS CPIM or CSCP certification; desired but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the master production plan (MPS) based on the production plan presented in SIOP.
• Report in a timely manner problems that may prevent fulfillment of the plan, including material shortages, machine capacity constraints, and lack of labor hours.
• Expedite operations and materials affecting the production schedule and monthly shipping or sales plan.
• Supervise efficient control of work orders on the production floor.
• Support planners in resolving problems and report out-of-goal issues to the area manager.
• Plan, develop, and implement improvements to the production control system.
• Participate in inventory reduction plans and follow up on the NPI (MPS) file.
• Coordinate with different departments to improve departmental and production performance.
• Supervise area personnel, assign tasks to ensure continuous workflow, conduct performance evaluations, and recommend development plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level