Master Production Scheduler

Akkodis is seeking a Master Production Scheduler for a contract to hire job with a manufacturing client in Southington, CT. Qualified candidates will have end-to-end supply chain experience and production planning experience. The Master Scheduler will be responsible for daily validation of sales commitments which fall outside of system lead times. The Master Production Scheduler is continually maintaining a balance between customer requirements and our client’s ability to satisfy those requirements in a cost effective and profitable manner. The Master Production Scheduler is continually assisting the management team by providing short term and long-term options for increasing capacities and capabilities while maintaining profitability. The Master Production Scheduler is also responsible for prioritizing and expediting work orders as required and ensuring that adequate job status reporting can be obtained from system tools.

Rate Range: $35.00/hour to $40.00/hour; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

Master Production Scheduler job responsibilities include:

• Plans production schedules to ensure 100% on-time delivery of products to customers.
• Maintains ERP settings to ensure that the system accurately reflects the capabilities of the facility.
• Reviews and approves all sales commitments that fall outside of system derived availability tools.
• • Reviews sales order releases with respect to capacity planning and material requirements.
• Monitors the manufacturing schedule throughout each month, making changes as/when necessary (e.g. equipment failures, delayed arrival of resources, etc.).
• Monitors inventory levels and coordinates with purchasing, planning and cycle count teams when inventory accuracy or availability issues arise.
• Utilizes daily build schedules to meet monthly production and shipment goals.
• Interfaces with multiple departments on material status and production planning issues.

Desired Qualifications:

• Associates Degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, or Industrial Technology or similar is preferred.
• 5-8 years of work experience in a complex manufacturing environment.
• APICS CPIM certification preferred.
• Experience managing people in a manufacturing environment preferred.

If you are interested in this role, then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis, or any questions, feel free to contact me at StephanieLister@AkkodisGroup.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.

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· The California Fair Chance Act

· Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

· Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

· San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance