Master Scheduler

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Identifies common raw material and component requirements for production from engineering and production specifications. Ensures accurate item master schedules and bill of materials.
• Advises management of the status of work in progress, material availability, and potential production problems to ensure that personnel, equipment, materials, and services are provided as needed.
• Confirms materials supply is available to meet demand. Prepares work orders or purchase requests for the production or purchase of components or parts to support master production schedule, shop load, and inventory requirements. Coordinates material movements between internal work and storage areas and/or outside processing or suppliers to ensure materials are available when needed.
• Schedules and expedites the movement of parts by means of move orders and/or stock transfers to meet customer shipping dates. Projects hardware availability for assembly build schedule update and development of monthly sales plan objectives.
• Analyzes inventory usage, scrap, and waste, and identifies and quantifies potential problems and causes that would impact the ability to achieve inventory level objectives.
• Advises and assists management in resolving problems concerning over shipments, shortages, engineering changes, and cancellation of orders. Monitors component shortage status. May prepare detailed layouts of component shortage requirements on assigned programs over three-month horizon.
• Maintains configuration control on all open orders and appropriate data files as required by division policies and procedures.
• Coordinates cross-functional activities with Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Engineering, Inventory Control, Shipping/Receiving, and Contract Administration to ensure a smooth flow of materials through the production process and consistent information regarding status and priorities.
• Recommends changes to improve product or process efficiency and/or reduce cost using continuous improvement principles.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing technical and/or trade publications, establishing networks, and/or participating in professional associations.
• Complies with federal, state, and aerospace industry regulations; ensures adherence to requirements and advises management on needed actions. 
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. Work assignments may include cross-functional or project team responsibilities (e.g., continuous improvement).
• Other production-related duties as assigned by Manager

ROLE REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the job typically acquired through 3 or more years of related experience. In addition, has completed a Bachelor degree in Business Administration or a related field. Preferably passed the CPIM national certification basics exam; OR has passed at least 1 exam of the CPIM national certification exams.
• Proficient in standard business application software, manufacturing resource planning systems, and interface operations. Strong Excel and data analysis skills and preference for Power BI experience and capabilities.
• Knowledge of general manufacturing and business operations and key manufacturing resources planning theories and principles including continuous improvement methods (e.g., pull systems, process mapping, JIT).
• General knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements related to production control. General knowledge of manufacturing resource planning systems and standard business application software.
• Ability to research and analyze data and develop recommendations or resolve problems by drawing on internal information and referring to prior decisions.
• Ability to work with only general work direction and instructions regarding the scope of assignments and determine priority and order of assignments.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial reports and policies.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to effectively demonstrate team member competencies and participate in goal setting, performance feedback, and self-development activities.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• 75% office environment. 
• 25% manufacturing environment. 

HEALTH & SAFETY:

• Demonstrates a positive attitude towards safety and models safety for other employees at all times.
• Understand that it is mandatory to use and/or wear all personal protective equipment provided by the Company. 
• Reports all accidents, incidents and near misses and supports in determining corrective actions to eliminate workplace hazards. 
• Practices safe work habits as detailed in Samuels/ATC's safety policies, procedures, C.S.A and the Occupational Health & Safety Act of Ontario. 

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