Location: Ocala,FL, USA
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**SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITES** **:**
The Master Scheduler will be responsible for developing and maintaining the master schedule for production activities. This role ensures that all production processes are aligned with the company's goals and customer requirements. The role will also have managerial responsibility for planner/buyers within group. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a deep understanding of production planning and scheduling.
**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**
+ Develop and maintain the master production schedule to ensure timely delivery of products.
+ Coordinate with various departments (e.g. Sourcing, operations, customer service, sales) to gather necessary information for scheduling.
+ Identifying potential schedule disruptions and developing contingency plans to mitigate any adverse effects on production.
+ Monitoring production status and ensuring scheduling adherence, reporting discrepancies and variances to higher management.
+ Maintaining a comprehensive record of all scheduling activities, changes, and outcome assessments.
+ Conducting routine analysis on production output versus the master schedule to ensure targets are being met.
+ Ensure that all scheduling activities comply with company policies and industry regulations.
+ Communicate schedule changes and updates to relevant stakeholders.
+ Prepare reports on production performance and schedule adherence.
+ Identify and implement process improvements to enhance scheduling efficiency.
+ Collaborate with the supply chain team to ensure materials and resources are available for production.
+ Conduct regular meetings with production teams to review schedules and address any potential conflicts.
+ Develop contingency plans to mitigate risks associated with production delays or disruptions.
+ Track and report key performance indicators (KPIs) related to scheduling and production efficiency.
+ Assist in capacity planning to ensure the production facility can meet future demand.
+ Provide training and support to team members on scheduling processes and tools.
+ Maintain accurate records of production schedules, changes, and related documentation.
+ Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to streamline scheduling and production processes.
+ All other duties as assigned.
**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND REQUIRED ABILITIES**
+ Excellent S&O planning and time management skills.
+ Strong knowledge of production planning and scheduling principles.
+ Proficiency in scheduling software and tools (e.g., ERP systems).
+ Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
+ Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
+ Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
+ Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
**EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE**
+ Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
+ Proven experience as a Master Scheduler or in a similar role.
**PHYSICAL DEMANDS**
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
+ Ability to move within office and manufacturing complex, write by hand and keyboard, and perform general office functions.
+ Ability to communicate by speech and hearing via phone and in person.
+ Visual acuity needed for close detail work and computer use.
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
**WORK ENVIRONMENT**
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
+ General manufacturing, warehouse and office environment.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is occasionally loud.
Are you ready to join a different kind of company where our people, our culture, and our commitments are centered around providing trusted solutions that improve lives around the world?
**IDEX is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer.** IDEX gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other consideration or protected category made unlawful by federal, state or local laws (Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled).
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**Job Family:** Operations
**Business Unit:** Hale