Master Scheduler

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Job Description

Local Title: Master Scheduler

Status: Exempt

UltiPro Title: Master Scheduler

Location: Mebane

Manager Title: Plant Supply Chain Manager

Grade: 10

Job Summary

The Master Scheduler is a key member of the Mebane team reporting to the Plant Supply Chain Manager. The Master Scheduler will be focused on supporting the Mebane manufacturing facility, ensuring optimized production planning, inventory management, and schedule adherence. In addition, the position will be responsible for coordinating and maximizing regional manufacturing capacity utilization, partnering with other Americas facilities to identify opportunities for capacity sharing, load balancing, inventory deployment, and production transfer activities to improve customer service, operational flexibility, and overall supply chain performance.

Job Responsibilities

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·   Build and maintain feasible manufacturing schedules using SAP

·Develop and publish weekly production plans for manufacturing lines

·Maintain 8–12-week planning horizons to support line plans and raw material requirements

·Optimize SAP planning and inventory parameters to drive best-in-class results

·Partner with Planners to structure production schedules for optimal customer service and availability

·Review new orders daily with Planners to confirm process orders and provide delivery dates to Customer Service

·Communicate delivery risks and delays to Customer Service and other plants

·Collaborate with Sales and Production to create and set up new production items in SAP

·Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including World Class Armacell Mindset (WAM)

·Report on production health and schedule adherence

·Monitor system alerts and resolve supply shortages or material blocks in SAP

·Audit planning parameters (lead times, safety stock, BOMs) for system accuracy

·Align daily shop floor needs with sales forecasts, procurement, and finance during S&OP meetings

Job Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering, Logistics, Accounting or related field or equivalent level of knowledge typically gained by 5+ years’ practical job experience in a similar role
• 5-8 years of production planning experience in a manufacturing environment required
• Ability to excel in a cross-cultural, global team environment
• Possesses professional written and verbal communication skills
• Possesses strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of SAP and Advise/Mesabi is preferred
• Ability to work independently and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
• Solid understanding of statistical process control and world class manufacturing techniques
• Knowledge of rubber processing: mixing, curing, extrusion, and foaming
• Proven experience in creating effective technical solutions
• Proven experience in project management and risk management

Job Competencies

Please select the appropriate level for each competency listed below, rating 1 through 10, with 1 being the lowest and 10 being the highest. Each competency does not need to be a 10 for role effectiveness.

1. Knowledge and Learning Ability – Possesses expertise in work with a level of expected learning and problem solving on the job.

9

2. Communication, Verbal Reasoning and Teamwork – Written and verbal skill through basis of reasoning and vocabulary. Supports and works well with others in department.

9

3. Numerical Ability and Reasoning – Numeric calculation based on knowledge, reasoning and problem solving.

8

4. Leadership, Assertiveness and Conflict Management – Drives processes, takes charge in role, quickly resolves situations and coaches others.

9

5. Independence, Decisiveness and Resilience – Self-directed, ability to make sound decisions under pressure and self-reliant.

9

Time Type:

Full time