Master Planner/Scheduler

JOB SUMMARY
The Master Planner/Scheduler creates, forecasts and manages the production schedules for the Manufacturing group. The Master Planner/Scheduler drives all planning activities to optimize workflow and production capacity throughout the shop to achieve on-time delivery to our customers.

LOCATION: Columbia, CT

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Create, forecast, implement, manage and monitor the production schedule to meet capacity and optimize efficiencies.
  • Collaborate with the production and procurement teams to ensure materials and resources are aligned with the production schedules.
  • Create and maintain department level dash boards.
  • Use Visual ERP system to track and improve On Time Starts.
  • Prepare and communicate monthly build plans.
  • Create and update customer reports/portals as required.
  • Ensure key metrics and objectives (cost and delivery) are being met and written plans are in place for improvements.
  • Use data to analyze and provide solutions to scheduling problems.
  • Maintain data integrity in Visual ERP system.
  • Collaborate with Operations and Engineering on scheduling issues.
  • Drive company initiatives within the Planning organization.
  • Ensure that all customer, company, and industry standards are adhered to.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The qualified candidate must demonstrate training ability and be able to support internal customer needs. They must be committed to quality, safety and communication and be a team player.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

  • Bachelor degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field. Experience considered in leu of a degree.
  • 3+ years of experience in production planning or scheduling. Experience in Aerospace manufacturing is strongly preferred.
  • Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and scheduling software, experience with Visual Manufacturing is highly desirable.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify and solve scheduling and production challenges.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with cross functional teams. Bilingual in Spanish or Polish highly desirable.
  • Ability to multitask, prioritize and make decisions in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • APICS, CPIM or CSCP certification is a plus.
  • Experience with Lean or Six Sigma methodologies.

Columbia Manufacturing is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

We are a drug-free workplace and all applicants will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen and may be subject to our random drug testing program depending on where they are assigned to work.

We offer our employees a comprehensive benefit package that includes, among other benefits, short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance. We also offer several options for medical insurance, dental insurance, and 401(k) plan with a Company match.