Job Title: Master Scheduler
Location: Chatsworth, CA
Job Type: Full-Time, Onsite
Salary Range: $90,000 - $110,000 (DOE)
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k with Company Match, PTO
Company Overview:
We are an engineered solutions provider specializing in high-reliability components and subassemblies for challenging applications. Our solutions serve industries such as Semiconductor Equipment Manufacturing, Medical and Life Science, Aerospace and Defense, Industrial, Electronics, and Energy. Established in 1967, we are headquartered in Valencia, CA, with manufacturing locations throughout Northern and Southern California.
Job Summary:
The Master Scheduler is responsible for developing, maintaining, and publishing the master production plan and daily schedules to achieve revenue and delivery objectives. This role ensures production plans align with resource capacity and company priorities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Identify the top 3-5 constrained work centers, providing an executable production schedule and managing detailed schedules.
- Work with Production leadership to address constrained work centers.
- Review and release job orders based on production readiness.
- Report on production control KPIs, such as job orders and on-time releases.
- Design, maintain, and analyze integrated master schedules for capacity utilization.
- Facilitate daily meetings with stakeholders to review schedule execution.
- Conduct Rough Cut Capacity Planning (RCCP) for constrained work centers.
- Set and maintain production parameters through analysis and collaboration with Engineering and Production.
- Resolve work order quantity variances and material remnants.
- Collaborate with Customer Service, Engineering, and Sales to support revenue objectives.
- Ensure adequate sprint capacity for rapid development, strategic expedites, and demand spikes.
- Lead continuous improvement efforts to streamline master scheduling processes.
- Determine safety stock levels and economical build quantities.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the Department Manager/Supervisor.
Required Skills:
- APICS CPIM certification (completed or in process).
- Proficiency in ERP software, MRP, Scheduling, and Planning systems.
- Competence in Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.
- Commitment to excellence, with strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
- Leadership, business acumen, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively with individuals at all organizational levels.
- Good judgment in decision-making and versatility in managing changing priorities.
Preferred Skills:
- APICS Certification.
- 5+ years’ experience with ERP system CRP & MRP.
- Lean manufacturing or Six Sigma training and experience.
- Experience leading Sales & Operations Planning (SOP) or SIOP.
Experience Requirements:
- 4+ years of master scheduling experience, or three years of master scheduling with an additional two years of related experience.
Education Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) in a related field or equivalent experience.
Additional Information:
- All employment offers are contingent upon passing a background check, which may include verification of Social Security, prior employment, criminal history, references, motor vehicle records, and credit history.
- Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities.
Equal Opportunity Employer: We prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.
This position requires access to information controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), the successful candidate must be a "U.S. person" as defined in the ITAR and EAR (which generally means (i) be a citizen or national of the United States; or (ii) be a lawful permanent resident of the United States; or (iii) have been admitted to the United States as a refugee, or have been granted asylum, as specified under applicable law.