Job Title:  Master Scheduler

Job Summary:

The Master Scheduler will be responsible for daily validation of sales commitments which fall outside of system lead times. The Master Scheduler is continually maintaining a balance between customer requirements and our company’s ability to satisfy those requirements in a cost effective and profitable manner. This role role is continually assisting the management team by providing short term and long term options for increasing capacities and capabilities while maintaining profitability. Also responsible for prioritizing and expediting work orders as required and ensuring that adequate job status reporting can be obtained from system tools.

Key Responsibilities:
• Plans production schedules to ensure 100% on-time delivery of products to customers.
• Maintains ERP settings to ensure that the system accurately reflects the capabilities of the facility.
• Reviews and approves all sales commitments that fall outside of system derived availability tools.
• Reviews sales order releases with respect to capacity planning and material requirements.
• Monitors the manufacturing schedule throughout each month, making changes as needed (e.g. equipment failures, delayed arrival of resources, etc.).
• Monitors inventory levels and coordinates with purchasing, planning and cycle count teams when inventory accuracy or availability issues arise.
• Utilizes daily build schedules to meet monthly production and shipment goals.
• Interfaces with multiple departments on material status and production planning issues.

Minimum Qualifications:
• Associate’s Degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, or Industrial Technology or related field preferred
• A minimum of 5 years of Scheduling/Planning experience in a complex manufacturing environment

• Advanced knowledge of production control, planning, inventory control systems

• Proficient in MS Office Suite as well as MRP systems (Visual)
• Excellent communicator with proficient math skills and analytical aptitude
• Proven ability to multi-task and meet deadlines, even when working within matrix management structures

• APICS CPIM certification, preferred

Physical Requirements:

•Ability to work in a manufacturing setting, including exposure to noise and varying environmental conditions.

What’s in It for You:

• Competitive compensation, holiday pay, and paid time off
• Great benefits package that includes health, vision, and dental insurance
• 401(k), plus matching
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs), health savings account (HSA) with AMETEK contribution, life insurance, disability insurance, and family medical leave
• Employee referral program
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Employee assistance program
• Exciting, fast-paced environment where you could make a true impact
• Opportunities for career advancement within our business unit and across all other AMETEK business entities