Master Production Scheduler

QUALITEL PROFILE:

Qualitel is a premier Electronics Manufacturing Service (EMS) provider, specializing in high-end, high-reliability product applications. The company emphasizes investing in both its workforce and cutting-edge technology to maintain its leadership in the EMS industry. Qualitel’s mission is to support its employees in achieving self-sufficiency, health, and security, fostering a balanced and thriving work environment.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Master Scheduler at Qualitel is a pivotal role responsible for planning and managing the factory’s production schedule to ensure the timely and efficient delivery of products to customers. This role ensures that production plans are aligned with customer demands, material availability, and operational capacity. The Master Scheduler collaborates with operations, supply chain, and program management teams to mitigate risks, optimize workflows, and achieve Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), such as On-Time Delivery (OTD) and inventory management.

This role also leads Lean and Kaizen efforts to drive continuous improvement across the factory and facilitates Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP) meetings to align long-term production strategies with business goals.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and maintain an accurate production schedule that aligns with customer demands and factory capacity.
• Coordinate with planners, operations, and supply chain teams to ensure that daily production schedules are met.
• Manage Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), focusing on Customer On-Time Delivery (OTD), inventory levels, and factory efficiency.
• Communicate capacity constraints and material availability to Program Managers to align work orders with operational capabilities.
• Support Lean and Kaizen initiatives to optimize material flow, factory layout, and production efficiency.
• Facilitate monthly Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP) meetings with cross-functional teams.
• Analyze and mitigate risks by managing external and internal factors affecting the master schedule.
• Lead process improvement initiatives for demand planning, inventory optimization, and scheduling accuracy.
• Oversee planners to ensure timely issuance and management of Work Orders (WOs) according to the master schedule.
• Provide clear communication of operational plans, capacity, and performance metrics to all relevant stakeholders.
• Build long-term production plans using data analytics to ensure material flow and production optimization.

KEY SUCCESS FACTORS:

• Customer On-Time Delivery (OTD): Achieving and maintaining high levels of OTD is critical for success in this role. Ensuring that production schedules meet customer delivery requirements is essential.
• Production Efficiency: Ability to streamline production processes and optimize factory workflows to ensure seamless operations and timely output.
• Inventory Management: Coordinate with Supply Chain to effectively monitor and plan of inventory to ensure material availability without overstocking, which can lead to inefficiencies.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Success in this role requires the ability to work closely and collaboratively with operations, supply chain, and program management teams to align schedules and resolve any bottlenecks.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Ability to use data analytics to develop long-term production plans and adjust schedules based on changing factors such as customer demand and material availability.
• Capacity Management: Balancing factory capacity with production demands to ensure efficient use of resources and timely delivery of orders.
• Lean Manufacturing Implementation: Proficiency in Lean principles and the ability to drive continuous improvement initiatives that reduce waste, optimize material flow, and enhance factory productivity.
• Problem Solving and Adaptability: Ability to swiftly address unforeseen challenges in scheduling, capacity, or materials, while maintaining production targets and efficiency.
• Communication and Leadership: Clear and consistent communication of production plans, capacity limitations, and metrics across departments, and leadership in driving team performance.

PRINCIPAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Operational Planning Expertise: Solid understanding of how production planning affects factory operations and supply chain dynamics.
• Manufacturing Knowledge: Familiarity with Push and Pull supply chain models, manufacturing principles, and their impact on scheduling and operations.
• Project Management Skills: Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining focus on deadlines and goals.
• Lean Methodologies: Experience implementing Lean principles to improve efficiency and eliminate waste in production processes.
• Customer Focus: Ensuring production schedules meet customer delivery expectations, contributing to high customer satisfaction.
• Process Improvement: A mindset for continuous improvement to identify and execute scheduling, inventory, and workflow enhancements.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from an accredited institution, with a minimum of five years of experience in a manufacturing or production scheduling role, ideally within an electronics manufacturing environment. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
• Technical Skills: Proficient in ERP systems (PO Placement, RFQ Processing, Workflow Management) and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project). Familiarity with manufacturing processes and supplier negotiation for schedule optimization.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to apply mathematical concepts, including probability, statistical analysis, and geometry, in practical scheduling scenarios.
• Language Skills: Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently and effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Physical Demands: Ability to occasionally lift or move up to 20 pounds and meet vision requirements (close and color vision). Reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities.

BENEFITS:

*Salary range:$90,000-$125,000 (DOE)

*Base pay offered may vary depending on various factors, including, but not limited to: job-related knowledge, skills, and experience

*Profit Sharing

*Bi-weekly Pay

*Compensation packages also include comprehensive benefits, 401K contribution and match, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Medical, Vision, Voluntary Dental, Paid Time Off, Vacation, Paid Holidays and more

*Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum