Master Production Scheduler (Plymouth, MN, US, 55447) bei WAGNER Group for industry, craftsmen & do-it-yourselfers

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Thank you for your interest in Wagner. We always have our eyes open for talented people who want to learn, grow and expand their capabilities with Wagner. From start to finish, you'll enjoy a fun and colorful career at Wagner. Wagner is small enough that you matter and large enough for you to make a difference. Wagner believes that people represent a company's most important asset. At Wagner, we strive to create an organization where everyone participates and efforts are focused toward continuous improvement. These improvements are driven by dedication, teamwork, and the innovation of the Wagner family.  

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YOUR BENEFITS
Our benefit package includes:

• Starting at 4 weeks PTO per year
• 401(k) and a company match
• Medical + Company HSA contribution
• Wellness Program
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Disability
• 6 Weeks Parental Leave
• Long Term Care Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Resource Groups

Your Pay: $85-112k + profit sharing

Position Objective: 

Working from current demand, forecasts, history & manufacturing capacity data to establish production schedules and labor requirements. Collaborates with Purchasing, Sales, Operation, Customer Service, and Engineering to develop and maintain a master build plan schedule taking into account design changes, labor and material shortages, demand changes, backlogs and other schedule interruptions. Facilitates the divisional SIOP process and meetings. For the SIOP process, creates rough cut capacity plan and reconciles supply and demand. Acts as group lead for planning functions addressing day to day issues and driving process improvements.

Responsibilities:

• Facilitate and lead the divisional SIOP process and meetings to align supply and demand inputs.  Create rough cut capacity plan and reconcile supply and demand.
• Lead and support organizational change initiatives by developing and executing management strategies that ensure a smooth transition, minimize resistance and maximize employee adoption of new processes, technologies or structures.
• Develop and deliver succinct, relevant and timely reporting to support the SIOP process
• Develop and manage the performance of the end to end SIOP process by tracking and reporting on KPI’s for planning and inventory management
• Drive improvements in demand and inventory planning forecast accuracy by addressing sources of variation and develop feedback loops to drive continuous improvement
• Assess adoption of workflow management tools, automation, and AI intelligence to reduce SIOP process related man hours
• Review the sales forecast, current customer orders, intercompany demand, historical data and desired inventory levels to create a Master Production Schedule.  Communicate any changes to schedule and assess trade-offs with various partners.
• Develop and maintain metrics to show adherence to master production schedule.
• Collaborate with management, customer service, sales, production, and engineering regarding reschedules, design changes, labor & material issues, capacity, backlog ETA’s, & other issues impacting the master production schedule. Lead difficult conversations with these teams to align priorities and ensure transparency.
• Maintain valid SAP planning settings including implementing actions required by ECN’s, DMR’s and ADR’s.  Analyze planning data to ensure appropriate planning strategy for product lines and demand patterns.
• Act as group lead for planning functions addressing day to day issues and driving process improvements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Relationship To Others:

Dimensions of Position:

Qualifications:

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Master Production Scheduler in a large MRP driven, manufacturing environment.
• Must have recent experience with SAP
• Experience leading and facilitating SIOP process
• Previous experience utilizing planning/forecast software is a plus.
• Knowledge of Bills of Material, ECOs, production control, capacity planning, and inventory management

Preferred Qualifications:

• Lean manufacturing experience

 Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Live our Values of: Open, Cooperative, Accountable, Progressive, and Customer Centric.
• Strong collaboration and relationship building skills
• Strong facilitation and presentation skills
• Excellent analytical skills with an aptitude for numbers
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Ability to challenge other departments to lead to a unified decision
• Change management through coaching and leading
• Strong organizational skills

• Facilitates and drives continuous improvement
• Positive attitude and willingness to do what is needed
• Growth oriented
• Ability to determine important/critical issues and act on them (sense of urgency)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint and advanced in Excel)

Working Condition

Work is performed in a standard or home office environment which requires occasionally lifting articles such as file boxes or heavier materials with help from others and/or lifting and carrying light objects frequently. A job in this category may require walking or standing to a significant degree or may involve sitting most of the time with long periods of computer work and phone usage. This position is hybrid, averaging 3 days per week in the office.

Wagner is dedicated to the ongoing journey of equity, diversity and inclusion. We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and committed to building a workplace where everyone feels welcome, valued, and empowered to be themselves. We don’t discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage you to be your authentic self and share your unique perspectives. If you require any accommodation throughout the hiring process, please let us know how we can assist you.