Master Scheduler
Hydrafab Northwest Inc.Position Summary This position is responsible for the creation, revision, monitoring and reporting out of the Company’s Master Production Schedule. This role requires continual collaboration with the Planning and Operations Departments to maintain efficiency and continuity of production planning and execution. Key or Essential Functions The essential functions of the position include but are not limited to the following: · Create, manage and revise the production schedule in the Company’s ERP system Jobboss. · Collaborate daily with the Planning and Production Teams to adjust to schedule variances to maintain optimal efficiency while meeting delivery schedule goals · Utilize the production schedule to track and manage daily production workload and provide feedback to management on production requirements, production capacity, schedule, and workforce size · Work with the Job Leads/Area Supervisors to plan, organize and direct the manufacturing operations · Assist in executing plans and processes which minimize manufacturing costs through effective utilization of manpower, equipment, facilities, materials, and capital · Assist with Job and material staging where needed · Coordinate with management and sales team to identify and resolve issues regarding budget and delivery · Monitor quality, service, and delivery issues, and coordinate corrective actions by updating/revising processes so that root-cause issues are identified and resolved · Stay informed of current projects, production workload, and production processes. Review operations and confer with technical or administrative staff to resolve production or processing problems · Work with accounting to create reports for operations and sales use to communicate capacity · Perform other duties as assigned Job Qualifications/Requirements Education/Experience: · 3 to 5 years in a manufacturing process scheduling role is highly desired · Strong skillset in ERP Systems such as JobBOSS Skills/Abilities: · Strong ERP experience with advanced planning and scheduling required · Working knowledge and understanding of cost and schedule project management systems · Must be proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc. · Strong analytical, verbal and written communication skills are essential · Proven experience with complex planning, forecasting and product lifecycle programs · Ability to develop long-term plans and programs and to evaluate work accomplishments · Willing to put in extra effort and hours as needed Physical Abilities: · Work is performed primarily in an office setting · Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to: § stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; § occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; § lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; § operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; § and utilize verbal and written communication to exchange information Mental & Other Skills/Abilities: · Adaptability ability to adapt to changes, delays or unexpected events in the work environment; ability to manage competing demands and prioritize tasks; ability to change approach or method to best fit the situation. · Dependability ability to follow instructions, both in written and verbal format; ability to respond to management direction; ability to establish priorities and complete tasks on time or notify the appropriate person with an alternate plan when necessary. · Interpersonal Skills: Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships and teamwork while effectively handling internal pressures. · Judgment: ability to make prudent and timely decisions; ability to exhibit sound and ac…