Master scheduler job description

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The AFS Master Scheduling Manager will lead a supply and production planning team consisting of 6 to 10 direct reports to maximize shop capacity for the AFS manufacturing center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The Master Scheduling Manager is responsible for slotting and tracking meters, pumps and compressors along with parts thru the supply chain and manufacturing process. In this role, you will also create and maintain a valid master schedule for material and capacity by effectively balancing supplyand demand for future orders and ensure master production schedules are executable and material resource planning profiles are aligned.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Lead and coordinate manufacturing and material plans to ensure achieving production targets and timely shipment to customers. Manage and create standard processes for work order release, purchase order release, and schedule attainment. Reviews the Master Production Schedule (MPS) relating to production items and evaluates the need for changes based on daily/weekly activity for a full production program Analyzes the demand and supply balance at the product family and master schedule levels, determining out-of-balance conditions, identifying alternatives and recommending action for approval Monitors the manufacturing performance against the MPS and the execution of the schedule to evaluate results and assisting in the development of future plans Reviews and resolves schedule problems, avoids potential problems resulting from schedule changes, determines the necessity for MPS changes taking appropriate action based on the impact on short- and long-range production/capacity, and recommends changes to the production schedule Reports and escalates out of tolerances of master production schedule and production strategy to internal senior leadership and customer audiences Challenges current manufacturing strategies for all products to be sure that the best manufacturing and most customer-oriented strategy is being used Develops a working knowledge of the company's products and processes to ensure optimal master schedule stability, order creation, rescheduling, and level loading Acts as internal educator and consultant on master scheduling issues, providing education and training throughout the company to improve company-wide understanding of MPS functions Conducts activities in a safe and healthy manner and works in accordance with established ES&H requirements to ensure the protection of associates, the public, and the environment Active participant in monthly SIOP reviews


Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering or Technical Discipline required 7+ years of work experience, to include a minimum of 3 years of technical, administrative, or supervisory experience in Production/Program Planning or Material Planning.


We Value:

Effective technical, analytical, communication and leadership skills Thorough knowledge of the of Materials Management/Supply Chain Planning concepts Experience with Materials Resource Planning (MRP) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software Microsoft Office Suite APICS certification PMP certification


Are you ready to join a different kind of company where our people, our culture, and our commitments are centered around providing trusted solutions that improve lives around the world?

IDEX is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer. IDEX gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other consideration or protected category made unlawful by federal, state or local laws (Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled).

This person is responsible for ensuring all resources are informed of customer demand events that may affect our delivery performance. This includes maintenance of the ERP system (Materials functions), demand variation communication, and premium freight events.

- Maintains ERP system for all Material functional areas such as Item Master, BOM, ship to locations, and inventory parameters.

- Creates daily production schedules and ensures production output is recorded and posted into the ERP system.
- Communicates No Surprise Forms to customers when demand variations occur.
- Communicates demand information plant-wide for volume awareness.
- Reconciles Customer inaccuracies.
- Tracks all inventory-related inaccuracies with Material Analysts for root cause identification.
- Responsible for ensuring the issue(s) are correct.
- The main point of contact for coordinating MRP daily runs and Supplier Schedule Output.
- Tracks and submits Premium Freight events caused by customers.
- Responsible for creating packages for recovery. Responsible for Customer Delivery Rating Performance
- Materials lead for performing BOM Teardowns. And recording information found.
- Responsible to communicate, tracking, and implementing engineering changes as proposed by program management. This person is the lead point of contact for the Materials Department
- Macro level support to all key performance measures of the materials department that include inventory valuation, inventory accuracy, premium freight, and production downtime
- Responsible for BOS compliance to MMSA procedures as established by SCM
- Initiates goals for the team to include Safety outcomes as determined by the plant leadership
Supports and enforces the Safety Plant RulesParticipates in the Joint Health, Safety, Ergonomic, Environmental, and Kaizen committees.Completes any audits as requested to support HSE along with participating in safety observation feedback events.Completes the SSS Training/Injury & Recordkeeping Training/Hazard Recognition training.Must be willing to report any unsafe conditions, unsafe acts, near misses, or injuries to HSE.Supports the plant JCMS objectives and processes while achieving and maintaining the Safe Workplace and Environmental and Sustainability objectives.Supports any Blue Sky projects the plant has agreed upon.

PRIMARY LOCATION

Bridgewater Interiors IV

BAE Systems is looking to hire a Principle/ Sr. Principle Scheduler to join our York, PA Master Planning and Scheduling team. The role will be responsible for the creation and implementation of schedules for production or manufacturing needs, to ensure efficient operations.

A minimum of six (6) years' experience with Manufacturing processes, preferably in high volume; currently possesses and/or maintains CPIM (Certified Production & Inventory Management) designation is an asset; demonstrated proficiency in production control systems; specifically SAP applications; an advanced level of knowledge of Oracle or equivalent integrated software system; planning experience in an multi-facility environment; must be proficient with MS Office; ability to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines; ability to multi-task; strong organization skills; good written and oral communication skills; strong inter-personal skills; good attention to detail given the company wide impact; ability to be proactive and incorporate efficiencies into daily tasks; creative individual with an expected ability to make recommendations for change and continuous improvement initiatives.

The individual in this role will be responsible for problem solving and provide expertise into the continuous improvement of planning and production processes and procedures. They will have the ability to quickly determine technical areas of concern and provide solutions. The Master Scheduler will set the order dates to level load (balance) the value stream demand to fulfill on-time delivery. The Master Scheduler will play a crucial role in deciding the overall production flow in the plant. Acting as the owner of the component plan the planner will have to decide what the best mix is to support the overall schedule, including factoring and scheduling in spares and short cycle requirements with little overall delivery impact as possible. The scheduler will also work with inter-functional teams to create and implement changes in process and systems related to planning and scheduling. The incumbent of this role will act as the key bridge between the Sales and Production Plans for their assigned area of responsibility. The Scheduler will provide technical information to support the on-time production and delivery of materials and production components in support of the Inventory and Serviceability goals of the business.

The incumbent of this role is responsible for prioritizing work, in conjunction with the operations manager and value stream planning managers, so as to best support the Manufacturing Plan.

The successful candidate for this role will have significant knowledge of Production Planning and Production Scheduling practices as well as strong Oracle and / or ASCP experience.
This role is a Hybrid role I York, PA.


Required Education, Experience, & Skills


Bachelors degree in a related field AND at least six years of related experience required. Extremely proficient with master planning systems, such as Oracle DTS. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Thorough understanding of the business and supply chain. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.


Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills


Bachelors degree in a related field AND at least eight years of related experience preferred. Professional certification by the American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS) preferred.


About BAE Systems Platforms & Services

BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and naval ship repair...just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.