Senior Manager, Master Scheduler

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The Master Scheduler is responsible for developing and managing detailed production schedules, in coordination with Manufacturing Operations to ensure budgeted, accurate and timely delivery while optimizing resources, minimizing downtime, and incorporating material waste and scrap management into the scheduling process. The role will ensure in-process material availability, balance production requirements, and drive efficient resource utilization across production lines.

Additionally, the Master Scheduler will lead the Site Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process and drive budget alignment between the site and the broader network, ensuring production schedules align with financial and operational goals. Provide material oversight of the Process Order review governance to assure Bills of Material properly reflect actuals usage (including waste) and identify major material manufacturing variances

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., APICS, Six Sigma) are a plus.

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in production planning, scheduling, or supply chain management.
• Experience with SAP is highly preferred.

Familiarity with waste management processes and scrap factor integration is a plus.

Production Planning & Scheduling:

• Develop and manage detailed production schedules to ensure on-time delivery while optimizing resource utilization and minimizing downtime.
• Incorporate real-time material usage data, including waste and scrap, into production schedules.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Operations and Tech Transfer teams to adjust production requirements, Timing Offsets, Operations and Phasing to ensure correct and sufficient material availability for production runs.

Material Waste & Scrap Management:

• Integrate waste and scrap factors into production plans and SAP MRP settings to optimize production and minimize material overuse.
• Monitor real-time material consumption, adjusting forecasts and orders to reflect actual production needs.
• Ensure accurate tracking and reporting of waste data to support process improvements and optimize resource usage.

Batch Size Adjustments & Optimization:

• Adjust batch sizes based on production needs and expected material losses to ensure material availability without overproduction.
• Collaborate with production teams to analyze historical data and refine batch size strategies to reduce scrap and minimize excess material.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Serve as the primary point of contact between long-range planning, network supply planning, site material planning, production planning, and inventory teams to ensure material availability and accurate production scheduling.
• Facilitate communication between departments to align production timelines, material usage, and waste management objectives.

Production Data Analysis & Reporting:

• Analyze production data to identify trends in material waste, scrap rates, and production efficiency.
• Generate and distribute reports for senior management on production efficiency, material waste, and areas for improvement.
• Provide actionable insights to support decision-making in resource allocation, process improvements, and capacity planning.
• Track production progress continuously, ensuring actual material usage is logged accurately and adjustments are made as needed.

Overproduction and Expiry Management:

• Collaborate with Finite Scheduling to manage overproduction scenarios, minimizing excess material and appropriately capturing waste.
• Partner with the Material Planning team to oversee materials nearing expiry, reallocating remaining material to other process orders or managing waste reporting when reallocation isn't feasible.

Process Improvement & Continuous Monitoring:

• Lead initiatives to optimize production scheduling, material planning, and waste management processes.
• Regularly assess and refine processes for improved accuracy, efficiency, and waste reduction.

Site Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) Process Leadership:

• Lead the Site S&OP process, ensuring alignment of production schedules with demand forecasts, capacity planning, and business objectives.
• Use simulation tools to monitor and adjust production forecasts in real-time, ensuring alignment with actual material consumption.
• Adjust production plans based on above-site forecasts and collaborate with other teams to address challenges from schedule changes.

Budget Alignment & Financial Coordination:

• Align the site’s production schedules with broader network financial goals and budget targets.
• Collaborate with finance, supply chain, network supply planning, and operations teams to ensure production plans align with budget objectives.
• Monitor material usage and waste to prevent cost overruns, adjusting as necessary to meet budgetary requirements.

Skills & Abilities:

• Strong understanding of production scheduling and material management processes.
• Ability to manage and interpret production data and waste metrics for decision-making.
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally and manage communication between production, planning, and inventory teams.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to effectively present to senior-level management and stakeholders.

Key Competencies:

• Attention to Detail: Ability to meticulously track material consumption, waste, and scrap across multiple production lines.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to proactively address issues related to material shortages, overproduction, and waste.
• Collaboration: Ability to foster effective teamwork across different departments to achieve production and material planning goals.
• Adaptability: Ability to quickly adjust plans based on real-time data and changing production requirements.
• Continuous Improvement Mindset: Focus on optimizing production processes, reducing waste, and driving ongoing efficiency gains.

This role interacts regularly with cross-functional teams, including Production, Material Planning, Finite Scheduling, Network Supply Planning, Inventory Management, Quality, Operations, and Procurement to ensure alignment of production schedules with material availability and operational priorities.

Collaboration with Finance and Site Leadership is required to drive budget alignment and support strategic decision-making. Engagement with Enterprise and Network Planning teams ensures coordination of supply chain activities, resource optimization, and risk mitigation. Effective communication with senior management is essential for presenting recommendations, resolving scheduling conflicts, and addressing critical business impacts.

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