Sr Manager Master Scheduler
On-siteAiken, South Carolina, United States or Evans, Georgia, United States
Job Summary
Translate the approved SIOP plan into an executable enterprise-wide supply plan, balancing customer demand, manufacturing capacity, inventory investment, and operational constraints. Lead the rollout of the Master Production Scheduling process and governance across all manufacturing operations while managing a team of production schedulers. Partner with Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Procurement, Customer Service, and Finance leadership to develop integrated production strategies. Pull customer orders into the scheduling system, monitor adherence, and adjust schedules to optimize flow and on-time delivery. Develop rough-cut capacity planning models, lead scenario analysis for forecast changes and supply disruptions, and establish KPI governance to improve performance. Drive cross-functional resolution of supply chain risks and lead ERP planning enhancements. Present executive-level reporting on production performance and capacity requirements. Mentor the scheduling team and champion continuous improvement using Lean, Six Sigma, and APICS methodologies.
Required Qualifications
- BS/BA degree in business or engineering discipline
- Minimum of 7+ years of relevant experience in program planning or scheduling management
- Demonstrated experience leading SIOP, demand/supply balancing, capacity planning, and inventory optimization processes
- Demonstrated proficiency in schedule analysis, forecasting, and shipment forecasting
- Experience with rate-based or flow line (non-MRP) and job shop manufacturing environments
- Experience in operations, inventory management, MRP and lean manufacturing processes
- Demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders and drive decisions in a complex matrixed organization
- Strong business acumen with the ability to connect operational decisions to financial outcomes
- Advanced knowledge of SIOP, capacity planning, inventory optimization, and supply chain analytics
- Proven leadership experience managing cross-functional initiatives and driving organizational change
- Advanced ERP/MRP systems expertise (SAP, Oracle, Infor, JD Edwards, etc.)
- Ability to effectively make complex decisions with limited time and information and can determine decision making criteria based on priorities
- Ability to collaborate effectively across multiple disciplines with internal and external resources
- Strong analytical capabilities, with a basic understanding of statistical analysis techniques
- Strong interpersonal skills, independent problem resolution, proven leadership ability, and the ability to manage the requirements of others
- Comfortable leading discussion and debate both within peer group and with matrix business partners, operational partners and leaders
- Data access/retrieval skills with extensive experience in data analysis, data manipulation using MS Excel and/or other tools as provided
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Work requires periodic stooping/bending and frequent walking/standing throughout the day
- Requires occasional lifting of objects less than 25 pounds as well as occasional lifting of objects 25 to 50 pounds
- Work involves activities that require special safety precautions, e.g., working around moving parts, machines, or vehicles
- Requires use of personal protective equipment
Desired Qualifications
- APICS Certification preferred
- APICS CPIM or CSCP certification strongly preferred
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