Master Production Scheduler

AUTOKINITON is a Michigan-based family of automotive companies delivering operational excellence, high-quality execution, and customer service. We offer 100% vertical integration capabilities such as end-to-end engineering, manufacturing, and in-house logistics. We are proud of our Tier 1 supplier legacy for manufacturing propulsion-agnostic, structural automotive components, and assemblies around the global. Domestic Relocation Available. The Master Scheduler is accountable to develop and maintain production and material schedules supporting manufacturing operations to ensure on-time delivery to customers. Monitor progress against scheduled activities and identify performance variances to Materials Manager to facilitate focus on critical areas as well as developing and implementing work-around recovery plans.Proactively identify, escalate, and resolve manufacturing or Supply Chain issues that may impact customer expectations. Communicate all scheduling changes with Mtls Manager and other Plant Mgt Team. Analyze root causes of schedule disruptions and capacity issues. Collaborate with Plant Mgt Team in planning and controlling recovery plans in case of deviations. Reduce expedite frequency and reactive planning. Prepare performance data, reports and metrics as required by company and customers. This role is a member of 13+ Materials Team and reports to the Materials Manager. SUCCESS FACTORS: Bachelor’s Degree, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or related field. Experience as Master Scheduler or Production Planner considered in leu of degree. 5+yrs of Master Scheduler experience in automotive manufacturing environment. Demonstrate excellent problem-solving skills in complex and demanding situations that undergo continuous priority changes. Strong understanding of MRP concepts, BOMs, raw materials, and inventory management. Advanced proficiency with ERP systems (prefer QAD), MRP software, MS Excel, etc. Excellent verbal and written communication skills and abilities to collaborate with cross-functional teams. Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify and solve scheduling and production challenges in conjunction with Materials Manager and Plant Mgt Team. Capability to multitask, prioritize and make decisions in a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment.

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