Job Description

**Position Summary:

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Develops, maintains, and oversees the master schedule to optimize workflow, inventory levels, and capacity. Bridges the gap between sales forecasting and production, ensuring on-time delivery by coordinating materials, staffing, and equipment using our ERP system.

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**Core Responsibilities

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• Production Scheduling: Creates and maintains the master production schedule (MPS) to align with sales forecasts and customer orders.

• Capacity Planning: Evaluates manufacturing capacity (0-36 months) to determine material and resource requirements.

• Inventory Management: Monitors inventory levels (raw materials and finished goods) to ensure adequate supply while minimizing excess.

• Collaboration: Leads or participates in Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) meetings with sales, purchasing, and manufacturing teams. Responsible for overseeing the activities of the Expeditor.

• Continuous Improvement: Identifies and implements process improvements (e.g., Lean, Kaizen) to improve efficiency and on-time delivery (OTD).

• ERP/Systems Management: Maintains data integrity within ERP systems (JobBOSS, SAP, Epicore) for accurate planning.

**Key Qualifications

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• **Education:

  ** Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or relevant experience in the field.

• **Experience:

  ** Previous experience in manufacturing, production planning, or supply chain management. Sheet metal fabrication experience is a bonus.

• **Technical Skills:

  ** Proficiency in ERP systems (experience with JobBOSS is a bonus) and advanced Excel spreadsheet skills.

• **Certifications:

  ** APICS certification (CPIM or CSCP) is highly valued.

• **Soft Skills:

  ** Strong analytical abilities, problem-solving skills, and effective communication to

coordinate across departments.

**Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

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• On-time Delivery (Key contributor)

• Inventory Turnover / Target Levels

• Production Plan Accuracy

• Capacity Utilization

• Material Allocation

You should be proficient in:

• Leadership / People Management
• Lean Manufacturing Principles
• Scheduling Experience

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• ERP Software