Master Scheduler 69440

Org Marketing Statement Join Parker's Filtration Group and be part of a global team driving innovative filtration solutions that protect people, equipment, and the environment across diverse industries. Experience a dynamic, collaborative culture where your ideas fuel progress and your work makes a meaningful impact on sustainability and technological excellence. Position Summary POSITION SUMMARY Responsible to develop, organize, and monitor the overall master schedule plan to support the division's sales and customer service objectives. Develops the master schedule, material requirements lists, and production plans for complex products and/or production processes where the manufacturing processes may be new and/or variable. Reviews overall engineering plans and product specifications to determine raw material requirements to support manufacturing schedules. Scope/ Supervision and Interaction ___ Has Direct Reports X Does Not Have Direct Reports* * Position may have direct reports, at the discretion of local management. Essential Functions ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 1. Determines production priorities. Reviews all customer expedite requests and proposed orders booked at less than lead-time to balance production capability and business plan objectives with customer needs. 2. Collaborates with supporting departments and senior management to resolve problems of unique and considerable scope and complexity that may adversely affect sales objectives. Evaluates, recommends, and implements changes to the planning process consistent with continuous improvement goals. 3. Acts as the primary customer contact for matters regarding production status, schedule changes, shipping information, and returned material. Controls and may adjust the master schedule in response to customer feedback/requirements and manufacturing capacity. 4. Publishes production plans/schedules by identifying products, equipment, sequence, completion dates, etc. Revises the master schedule as necessary when material shortages or capacity issues cannot be resolved to meet schedule. Reports significant deviations to contract administration and senior management. Recommends alternative plans to management when necessary to achieve divisional goals. 5. Monitors, tracks, and reports performance to master schedule using production logs and comparing progress to schedule. Resolves scheduling problems by collecting and analyzing information and recommending solutions. 6. Prepares complex reports by compiling and summarizing production requirements and performance to plan. Prepares backlog, forecast, business plan, and capacity data for Sales and Operations Planning/Production Planning Meetings (or similar meeting). Supports senior management in facilitating the meeting. 7. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing technical or trade publications, establishing networks, and/or participating in professional associations. 8. Complies with federal, state, and aerospace industry regulations; ensures adherence to requirements and advises management on needed actions. Complies with Government/Commercial Practices Manual (GPM/CPM) policies and procedures. 9. Applies and may lead continuous improvement initiatives to improve the efficiency of internal systems and processes within the division and/or with supplier and/or customer involvement. Recommends actions by analyzing and interpreting data and making comparative analyses. Analyzes and proposes changes in methods. 10. Acts as consultant to management on major matters. Establishes goals and objectives required to complete projects. Identifies mentoring needs. Trains and mentors less experienced employees. May provide leadership to others in department or to ad-h c teams. May serve as functional expert. Shares specialized knowledge with others. Represents company on specific projects. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. Work assignments may include cross-functional or project team responsibilities (e.g. continuous improvement). Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience Bachelors degree (BA) in Business Administration or an equivalent combination of education and experience which has provided both theoretical and practical knowledge in the field. Demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the job typically acquired through eight or more years of increasingly responsible related production planning experience. APICS certification preferred. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Advanced specialized knowledge of manufacturing resource planning principles, automated systems, industry practices, regulations, and policies. Ability to effectively assess, lead, and implement continuous improvement methods (e.g. pull systems, JIT). Thorough knowledge of manufacturing resource planning systems and interface operations; proficient in standard business application software. Ability to work on complex problems where in-depth analysis and evaluation of situations or data frequently require complicated negotiations. Ability to solve a wide range of unique problems of considerable scope and complexity that may require new approaches or significant modification of standard procedure. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex policies and recommend changes to procedures. Ability to respond to significant inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to communicate effectively and make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on complex topics to top management, customers, and/or boards of directors. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to effectively demonstrate team member competencies and participate in goal-setting, performance feedback, and self-development activities. TYPICAL MENTAL AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit. The employee frequently is required to use hands to operate a computer and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Also expected of the employee is regular attendance, the ability to work cooperatively and professionally with others and members of the public, and the ability to manage multiple tasks at once. (The essential functions have been provided as examples of types of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. The Company reserves the right to modify the work assignments and/or to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job. The physical and mental demands described above are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Equal Employment Opportunity Additional Comments: The essential functions have been provided as example of the type of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. The company reserves the right to modify the work assignments and/or to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions. The job description is not intended to be an inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position. Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed