Master Scheduler

$80,000 - $100,000 At Outform Group, our guiding philosophy is Dare To Innovate.

Outform Group specializes in creating tangible consumer engagements that elevate, connect and humanize brand experiences. We unite leading experts in research, strategy, design, innovation and manufacturing, who work together to create unforgettable brand experiences.

Lean, interdisciplinary teams work in close collaboration with clients, helping them to solve their user’s biggest problems. Our user-centric, data-driven approach focuses on creating a seamless experience across different environments.

Job Summary
The Production Planner will perform scheduling functions to support customer orders requirements and execute site level builds goals, balancing production capacity. They will perform the task of liaison between, manufacturing, Purchasing, Project Management, Design and Sales teams to clearly communicate production status. Investigate root cause and develop/implement process improvements to ensure adherence to agreed production schedule.

Responsibilities

• Schedules production-based activity on current and forthcoming ERP system (Smart Sheets Microsoft Dynamics) while also using various shop floor systems. Schedules based on MRP orders, configured customer orders and/or Kanban requirements to satisfy the production plan and customer schedules
• Coordinates with factory supervision, highlight gaps in available manpower and identifies possible project conflicts that could impact delivery schedules
• Update schedules and manufacturing orders based on customer order changes. Changes include cancellation, expedite, changed specifications or changed dates
• Maintain manufacturing orders with correct dates and status, missed component issues including post deduct errors
• Monitor and release customer orders in scheduling software based on material availability communicated by purchasing team
• Communicate potential part shortages to purchasing and factory teams. Update on time information in designated reporting tool
• Maintain material movement request to support manufacturing orders including material requests, material moves, pick requests, etc
• Release components with local warehouses based on established guidelines. This includes approve requisitions from suppliers with blanket agreements or transfers from owner warehouses.
• Assist the Purchasing team in managing outside purchase orders on materials and insure timely delivery to meet production needs
• Assist inventory analyst and internal logistic functions to reconcile inventory discrepancies
• Participates in various lean activities including Kaizen Events and 5-S teams

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in supply chain, engineering, business administration or related field (Preferred)
• 2-5 years’ experience in a manufacturing planning/scheduling role required
• Must possess excellent computer skills in MRP/ERP and desktop applications which include Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• APICS Certification (Preferred)
• Six sigma Certification (Preferred)

Outform Group is an equal opportunity employer. Outform Group makes employment decisions and provides equal employment opportunity without regard to an applicant's or employee's race, sex, color, age, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, and local laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, please notify the Outform Group Human Resources department.