Master Scheduler

Company Overview

Con Forms is an energetic manufacturing company dedicated to delivering top-quality engineered products by excelling in execution, meticulous planning, continuous enhancements, and pragmatic problem-solving throughout their operations, supply chain, and production divisions.

Role Summary

This position requires a proactive leader responsible for the entire scheduling process, including master production scheduling, exception management in MRP/APS, ERP planning adherence, forecasting, capacity and material oversight, and quick data-informed decisions to meet customer demands efficiently. The candidate embraces rapid workflows and leverages AI to enhance productivity.

Key Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of the master production schedule, daily job release priorities, and planning executions.
• Handle MRP/APS exception management and resolve issues related to materials, capacity, scheduling, and data constraints.
• Balance priorities among customer demand, inventory goals, production capacity, and material availability.
• Maintain planning-related ERP master data, parameters, and assumptions.
• Create and utilize dashboards, reports, AI-driven tools, and automation to boost efficiency and responsiveness.
• Identify recurring planning issues and spearhead practical root cause solutions.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Purchasing, Manufacturing, Engineering, Sales, and Customer Service to synchronize priorities.
• Support SIOP inputs, provide forecast insights, manage lead-time projections, and set realistic delivery timelines.
• Drive improvements in planning accuracy, inventory management, schedule reliability, and on-time delivery.
• Facilitate monthly SIOP process and manage forecast assumptions and ERP forecasts aligned to business directives.
• Investigate and resolve planning exceptions using ERP, MRP, and APS tools based on impact and urgency.
• Release and manage manufacturing jobs to align with customer and production priorities, championing digital planning and scheduling process enhancement.
• Work with manufacturing to define capacities, maintain ERP capacity data, and proactively address capacity constraints.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of ERP planning data, investigate errors, and deploy corrective measures.
• Collaborate with engineering on change implementation to minimize scheduling disruptions, avoid shortages, and reduce excess or obsolete inventory.
• Manage inventory adjustments, root cause analysis, and corrective actions regarding inventory discrepancies.
• Communicate with Customer Service and Sales to provide lead-time guidance, schedule transparency, and delivery expectations.
• Oversee transfer order procedures between facilities per department policies.
• Support production in resolving issues related to shortages, scheduling, and ERP accuracy.
• Maintain and update Planning Department procedures ensuring ISO compliance.
• Undertake special projects and participate in cross-functional teams focused on safety, quality, delivery, inventory, productivity, and cost improvements through continuous improvement efforts.
• Adhere to safety and workplace regulations.
• Stay current on planning practices, ERP tools, supply chain innovations, automation, and AI technologies through ongoing education.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Industrial Engineering, Business, or similar field or commensurate experience.
• Minimum five years of experience in planning, scheduling, supply chain, or intense ERP-driven manufacturing environment.
• Strong command of forecasting, inventory management, capacity planning, and production scheduling methodologies.
• ERP system experience required; familiarity with Infor CSI/Syteline preferred.
• APICS/ASCM certification is desirable.
• Proficient in leveraging data analytics, automation, and AI tools to enhance operational performance.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, prioritization, and decision-making abilities within fast-paced settings.
• Effective communication and collaborative skills across functions.
• Must hold a valid driver's license.

Essential Competencies

• Expertise in planning and scheduling.
• Independent judgment and timely decision-making.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Critical thinking and leadership capabilities.
• Data-driven operational mindset with technology and automation proficiency.
• Sense of urgency and accountability.
• Team building, relationship development, continuous improvement, and negotiation skills.

Physical and Environmental Requirements

• Occasional ability to lift items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Willingness to participate in training or work beyond regular hours as needed.
• Exposure to manufacturing environment conditions including noise, sparks, smoke, fumes, and heat.
• Frequent computer use involving sitting, typing, and data entry using various software.

Employment Details

• Full-time, on-site position based in Port Washington, WI, operating five days per week.

Employee Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance options.
• HSA, FSA, and DCSA accounts.
• Company-sponsored life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• On-site care coach and Employee Assistance Program.
• Telehealth services including mental health and dermatology.
• Pet insurance and identity theft protection.
• Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA).
• 401(k) plan with a generous matching program.
• Safety shoes and prescription safety glasses provided.
• Discounts such as Costco membership.
• Employee apparel and various company events like summer picnics and appreciation luncheons.
• Paid time off including sick leave and eight paid holidays annually.
• Tuition reimbursement and youth/state apprentice programs to support career advancement.