Master Scheduler

Gorbel’s mission is simple: We improve people’s lives. 

That mission guides everything we do, from the products and service we provide to our outside customers to the work environment we foster for our employees. We are a manufacturer of material handling and fall protection products for the production and warehouse/distribution sectors. We’re on the cutting edge of manufacturing and distribution; a thriving, growing company that is constantly seeking out new ways to innovate and elevate our products and our processes – and we’re looking for people like you to join us in that mission. 

We’re currently hiring for open positions in the US and Canada. We operate in Canada as Engineered Lifting Systems and Equipment (ELS)/DBA Gorbel® Canada, and subsequent communication related to Canadian positions may show the ELS name. You may be contacted by phone by recruitment personnel based in either Canada or New York. 

Work Shift:

Job Description:

The Master Scheduler is accountable for reviewing materials by customer order and working cross functionally to provide validation of customer requested ship date and related activities.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Provide long range input to Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) activities and coordinate with cross functional departments to ensure material signals are in place and capacity is available to meet requirements.

· Work with operations to pro-actively control material usage, inventory accuracy, and ensure schedule conformance to align capacity with product mix demand.

· Develop production schedules for product assemblies, sub-assemblies, and associated accessories based on sales demand forecasts to deliver the correct configuration and quantity to support on-time customer delivery of product.

· In conjunction with key stakeholders, utilize existing and request new reports to prevent issues to mitigate future impacts

· Submit ERP modifications that improve scheduling parameters, work centers, and capacity models to ensure alignment of manufacturing processes and scheduling functions.

· Create attendee pre-work checklist, drive Late Order Notice (LON) meeting agenda, and maintain/populate LON spreadsheet

· Interact with Operations and Supply Chain to pro-actively understand impact of past-due purchase orders.

· Verify Non-Stock, Stock Material, and production capacity 5 days looking forward, including facilitating the introduction of new products and prototypes, by providing planning and scheduling support.

· Cross Functional Production Stand-Up Leadership including/not limited to allocating production volume/mix/capacity, resolving tactical issues, modifying production schedules to adjust to customer requirements, delivery schedules, parts availability and stakeholder engagement to ensure 100% customer on-time-delivery.

· Lead, develop, and/or implement best-in-class improvement processes and procedures utilizing kaizens and lean tools.

· Support/lead other projects and/or process improvement objectives.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

· 2 to 5 years of Supply Chain/Operations experience or equivalent

· Leadership and experience applying lean tools and principles to drive improvements

· Proficient in Microsoft Office Products (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.)

· Proficient with ERP systems

· Experience communicating with external suppliers

· Effective in both written and verbal communications

· Able to travel as needed (~5%)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

· APICS certification for CSCP

· APICS certification for CPIM

· ISM certification for CPSM

· Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

ADA Physical/Mental/Workplace Requirements

· Occasional lifting up to 25 lbs.

· Sitting, working at desk/personal computer for extended periods of time

· Primary work environment is professional corporate

Gorbel® is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, gender, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Gorbel® is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals so that an individual can perform their job related duties. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and require special assistance or an accommodation to apply due to a disability, please contact us at 585-924-6204.

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. At Gorbel, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

A reasonable estimate of the current range is: Min $60,936 - Max $91,404