Master Scheduler (CA)

JOB SUMMARY The Master Scheduler will take ownership of the development and maintenance of the Master Production Schedule to develop production plans that effectively manage "man, machine, material" and enable plant efficiency targets to be achieved in a plastic injection molding facility with a diverse customer portfolio. This position will be highly analytical and will work closely with both internal teams and with our customers, buyers and planners. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Scheduling • Work cross functionally (internally/externally) to prepare the MPS and drive alignment, delivery, and inventory results within the business unit. • Analyze supply and demand trends, evaluate factors and develop/implement methods to gain improved results. • Develop standard procedures for scheduling and related strategies and drive continuous improvement.• Use statistical analysis methods to develop production plans.• Compare forecasts to historical demand and deviations to develop improved forecast accuracy.• Develop and maintain product groupings and individual product forecasts/demand plans/production schedules.• Implement production and forecasting strategies to meet customer demand while carrying minimum effective inventories.• Report backlog status and align with MPS.• Proactively review material supply and demand to determine push/pull actions appropriate to support manufacturing.• Analyze, improve and control MRP settings to support an efficient flow of material in and out of the facility.• Schedule daily tool/die changes to align with Master Production Schedule and develop/broadcast daily production plans/priorities for teams across all shifts to meet customer demand.• Day-to-today creation/release work orders to the production group. Verify work order completions as they complete.• Other duties or tasks may be assigned as necessary to support company objectives.Order Management• Review and approve all incoming purchase orders within each products specified LT/MOQs• Host daily reviews with Customer Service, Production and Shipping to coordinate status of open orders to ship On Time in Full (OTIF), expediting and rescheduling orders as needed. • Integrate sales orders into the production schedule and coordinate availability of materials, supplies, and resources as needed to meet required dates.• Adjust and reflow orders as necessary to align with production outlook and to meet customer demand.Customer Service• Serve as a key contact to all our customers to provide timely, detailed, and professional updates to customer inquiries.• Proactively communicate with customers on order status. TEAM / INTERPERSONAL SKILLS / VALUES: ? Embraces and follows Medway Policies and Procedures and Work & Safety Rules? Creates an atmosphere of mutual respect and understanding.? Creates an energizing work environment that supports Medway's High-Performance Culture while ensuring an efficient and flexible organization.? Takes initiative to accomplish results, approved goals and/or expectations.? Serves as a role model for all Employees. ? Is a part of the Team and demonstrates enthusiasm and pride in Medway Plastics QUALIFICATIONS • Bachelor's degree in relevant field or a related field or 6 + years exp in supply chain planning, coordinating, and scheduling production operations.• APICS CPIM, CSCP certifications are a huge plus.• Strong knowledge of manufacturing, capacity management, distribution, and customer service are a MUST.• Strong knowledge of MRP/ERP systems. Experience with Epicor Mattec will allow you to jump right in.• Proficiency with MS Excel, strong statistical and spreadsheet analytical skills.• Strong written and oral communication skills.• Leadership experience is preferred.• Analytical thinking and the ability to pivot to be able to prioritize multiple deliverables that are ever changing.• Ability to map and determine process requirements and work to build standard processes.WORKING CONDIITONS • Regular exposure to dust, fumes, odors and warm working temperatures• Must be able to walk behind machines, i.e., in narrow places. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Manual dexterity • Ability to read written English.• Ability to express oneself verbally in English with clarity on a face-to-face basis.• Ability to hear in one or both ears so that verbal communication can be received, understood, and acted upon either face to face or over an overhead paging system.• Ability of olfactory nerves to distinguish between and among odors and scents as to origin and level of intensity, and to tolerate potentially obnoxious smells.• Ability to control and utilize fingers in a dexterous and coordinated manner for such activities as writing, typing, keyboarding, etc. • Ability to stretch body and extend arms to place or secure objects at a distance above, to the side of, or below the normal standing level.• Ability to exert a reasonable paced mobility from one point to another within a generally accepted time frame, and recognize the conditions of the environment as narrowness, clutter, slickness, etc.• Ability to move and control one's torso so items can be picked up from the floor or from a lower surface level.• Ability to flex legs at the knees and move the upper body forward and down.• Ability to flex legs at the knees to lower body position.• Ability to flex legs at the knee so that individual can lower the body coming to rest on one or both knees.• Ability to use body parts, usually arms and hands (occasionally shoulders and back) to elevate an object weighing more than 50 lbs. above its previous surface level.• Ability to ascend steps, ladders, and other vertical and semi-vertical surfaces to reach a higher level. SUPERVISORY RESPONSBILITIES This job has no supervisory responsibilities. DIRECT REPORTS None