Master Production Scheduler - Waterloo, Canada - Idex Corporation

Idex Corporation

Verified Company

Waterloo, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Position Summary:

The Master Production Scheduler will have the primary responsibility for creating and maintaining the capacity plan and work cell schedules.

Reports To:
Production Planning Manager

Essential Functions:

Position requirements include, but are not limited to:

Develop capacity models and measure utilization by work cell and provide recommendations for best efficiency
Using Excel and our ERP System, schedule the manufacturing jobs and track their progress through internal and external work centers
Creating and maintaining detailed and balanced schedules for manufacturing, and inspection work centers
Continuously ensure all required master data is accurate
Drive and map process and work flow
Establish priority lists and resolve conflicts in priorities
Liaise regularly with manufacturing teams as a primary support
Monitoring key metrics to ensure manufacturing performance, and the timely closure of work orders
Prepare for, and participate in, daily production meetings
Resolving daily problems, through analysis and troubleshooting of issues associated with the key metrics
Define and followup action plans to improve leadtimes and bottlenecks
Participating and supporting continuous improvement activities and initiatives
Other duties, as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Organizational Relationships:

Will interact effectively and regularly with:
Hourly operations employees including Production Leaders
Inside Sales departments
Purchasing
Logistics & Shipping

Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

Related postsecondary diploma in Supply Chain management
5+ years of previous, related experience in a Production role
Previous experience in a manufacturing setting is preferred
Previous experience using an ERP/MRP systems
Subject matter expert in ERP scheduling software

Language Skills:

Strong written and verbal communications required. Ability to interact clearly and confidently with all levels in the organization.

Computer Skills:

Proficient in ERP systems (knowledge with Visual Manufacturing and/or JDE an asset)
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, Intermediate to Advanced excel skills required

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Supply Chain certification (CPIM) an asset

Other Qualifications:

Ability to analyze, interpret and evaluate information
Excellent time management skills, with the ability to multitask and prioritize
Strong attention to detail

Problem Solver

Demonstrated ability identifying problems, offering solutions and seeing corrective actions through to completion. Capable of working through adversity while always remaining positive and seeking "Win/Win" solutions. Sees problems as opportunities for improvement, not excuses for poor results. Does not point fingers.

Action Oriented

Enjoys working hard; is action oriented and full of energy for the things he/she sees as challenging; not fearful of acting with a minimum of planning; seizes more opportunities than others. Has strong sense of responsibility, execution minded and continuously adjusts with changing requirements.

Communication Skills

Communicates with transparency in a balanced, factbased approach. Capable of building and maintaining key relationships with team members and other internal stakeholders. This includes all levels of the organization. Capable of facilitating discussions cross functionally.

Technical Aptitude

Good working knowledge of planning BOM's and an understanding of material planning in this environment. Good working knowledge of material planning functions and systems.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

Stand, Walk and/or Sit 50% of the time
Use hands to handle, reach and feel : 90% of the time
Talk and hear 100% of the time

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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