Master Planner/Scheduler
On-siteArundel, Maine, United States
Job Summary
Develop and maintain the master production schedule for precision CNC machining operations, translating customer orders into optimized work orders within the ERP/MRP system. Monitor work-in-process and schedule adherence to resolve bottlenecks, while coordinating with procurement, engineering, and quality to align materials and inspections with production timelines. Analyze machine and labor capacity data to drive decisions on overtime, outside processing, and capital investment, ensuring compliance with defense industry standards like ITAR, DFARS, and AS9100. Track key metrics and develop reporting dashboards to support Sales & Operational Planning.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain, industrial engineering, operations management, business, or related field
- Minimum 5 years' production planning/scheduling experience in machining, manufacturing, aerospace, or defense environments
- Demonstrated experience with ERP/MRP systems
- Proven ability to optimize ERP scheduling data and workflows
- Strong understanding of CNC machining processes, capacity planning, routing, and manufacturing lead times
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and scheduling tools
- Familiarity with finite capacity planning
- Strong analytical and data interpretation skills
- Advanced Excel capabilities
- Experience using data analysis or visualization tools
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
- High attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to influence cross-functional teams
- Ability to clearly articulate complex scheduling and capacity concepts
- Ability to prioritize and manage competing demands in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Experience building or improving dashboards, reporting tools, or data models to support planning and scheduling
- U.S. Person status
Desired Qualifications
- JobBOSS experience
- Experience with Epicor, SAP, IQMS or similar ERP systems
- Job shop experience
- Familiarity with AS9100, ITAR, DFARS, and other defense industry quality/compliance requirements
- Ability to sit or stand for extended periods
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 lbs
- Supervisory experience overseeing planning/scheduling support staff
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