Master Scheduler

Location: Salem, VA

Hire Type: Direct hire

Salary: $75k - $99k

Work Model: Onsite

No C2C or sponsorship offered

Position Overview:

Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for orchestrating seamless operations and ensuring timely project execution? Join our client’s dynamic team as a Master Scheduler, where you'll play a pivotal role in driving their success. At their innovative company, you'll have the opportunity to utilize your exceptional planning and coordination skills to optimize production schedules, enhance workflow efficiency, and contribute to their mission of delivering top-notch products and services. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are eager to make a significant impact, we invite you to apply and be part of their journey towards excellence.

Role & Responsibility:

• Adheres to Core Beliefs and all safety and quality requirements.
• Plans and directs preparation of master schedule of Kanbans to conform to delivery dates, manufacturing capacities, available manpower, etc.
• Monitors orders in process to keep informed of manufacturing status and, when needed, initiate the necessary steps to maintain conformity with schedules.
• Prepares summary reports of safety stock and delivery performance on a regular basis and communicate results to Materials Manager and Production Manager.
• Creates and maintains planning bills of material for all applicable products.
• Proactively leads change for improving efficiencies and effectiveness.
• Routinely interacts with IT on system and process improvements.
• Identified as operations Customer service liaison.
• Day-to-day interface with internal Customer Operations Group to ensure readiness and release of product.
• Coordinates the sales and operations planning effort within the facility.
• Performs other functions as required.

Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field.
• 3-5 years’ experience using MRP/ERP computer systems. 3 years scheduling/forecasting experience.
• Proven experience and understanding of Kanban Market Systems. Good computer skills.
• Strong Organizational skills. Strong written and communication skills.
• APICS certification preferred.