The Plant Master Scheduler is accountable for translating the approved demand and supply plan into a feasible, executable, and optimized production schedule for the plant. The role ensures the right product is produced, at the right time, in the right quantity, while balancing customer service, inventory targets, capacity constraints, and cost.
This role is a key connector between SIOP plans and shop floor execution.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop, maintain, and publish the Master Production Schedule (MPS) based on the approved SIOP/IBP plan.
- Convert demand signals (customer orders, forecasts) into time phased production plans at SKU / family level.
- Ensure schedule feasibility considering capacity, material availability, labor, tooling, and constraints.
- Sequence production orders to optimize throughput, changeovers, and asset utilization.
- Validate available vs. required capacity (machines, labor, shifts).
- Identify bottlenecks and overloads and propose mitigation actions (re sequencing, overtime, subcontracting, inventory buffers).
- Ensure production plans are aligned with material availability (RM, WIP, critical components).
- Collaborate closely with plant planning, procurement, and warehouse teams to avoid shortages or excess.
- Drive adherence to inventory targets (FG, WIP) while protecting customer service.
- Support phase in / phase out execution and obsolescence risk mitigation
- Monitor and report schedule adherence, plan vs. actuals, and root causes of deviation
- Interface daily with Production & Manufacturing Engineering, Procurement / Material, Planning, Customer Service / Order Management, Quality & Logistics
- Act as the single point of coordination for plant level scheduling decisions
- Improve scheduling logic, parameters, and planning data quality (lead times, routings, yields).
- Drive reduction of expedites, firefighting, and short term rescheduling.
- Support implementation and optimization of planning tools (ERP/APS)
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:
- Schedule adherence
- STS / STR customer service level
- Inventory DOH
- Capacity utilization
- Expedite rate
EXPERIENCE/SKILLS:
- Bachelor´s deegre
- 7 years experience in large scale manufacturing/production required
- 3-5 years experience in manufacturing / Supply Chain with proven track record of success in external vendor management, SOP, continuous improvement, Supply Chain transformation, inventory management
- Strong analytic capability and hands-on experience in leading lean manufacturing initiatives will be preferred
- Excellent interpersonal and people management skills; the ability to hire, develop, support and motivate teams
- Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Office, SAP or other MRP system)
- Lean Manufacturing principles
- Fluent in English
- Open to travel
