EControls is a global provider of innovative, state-of-the-art integrated controls solutions for internal combustion engines and electric drive systems in the off-highway, on-highway, and stationary equipment markets. EControls designs world-class, full-authority engine management systems for major OEMs around the world. Our global engine development labs and engineering staff offer full-range support, from design guidance for base engine conversion to hardware, software, and engine calibration to meet each application's specific requirements.
We are passionate about customer satisfaction and service. We fearlessly engage in any effort that will eliminate our customers’ risk and clear a path to their success. We immerse ourselves in our customers’ world, reveal unknowns and deliver integrated solutions.We have a global footprint ready to serve customers with high-level product support and deep application engineering. The company employs over 900 employees worldwide dedicated to serving our customers and markets on virtually every continent. We have locations in Texas, and Oklahoma, as well as multiple overseas operations in Europe, and Asia.We are looking for an experienced Manufacturing Production Master Scheduler to join our growing team.
Responsibilities
- Schedule Development: Develop and maintain production schedules based on customer orders, demand forecasts, capacity constraints, and inventory levels.
- Resource Allocation: Coordinate with production teams to allocate resources effectively, including manpower, equipment, and materials, to meet production targets.
- Capacity Planning: Assess production capacity and identify potential constraints or bottlenecks. Develop strategies to optimize capacity utilization and mitigate risks.
- Demand Forecasting: Analyze historical data, market trends, and customer forecasts to predict future demand accurately. Adjust production schedules accordingly to ensure timely delivery and minimize excess inventory.
- Inventory Management: Monitor inventory levels and work-in-progress to ensure adequate stock availability while minimizing carrying costs and obsolescence.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with various departments, including production, procurement, logistics, and sales, to align production schedules with overall business objectives and customer priorities.
- Performance Monitoring: Track key performance indicators (KPIs) such as on-time delivery, production efficiency, and schedule adherence. Identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions as needed.
- Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement initiatives to streamline processes, reduce waste, and enhance productivity throughout the production cycle.
- Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate records of production schedules, inventory levels, and performance metrics. Prepare regular reports and presentations for management review.
- Risk Management: Anticipate and proactively address potential risks to production schedules, such as supply chain disruptions, equipment breakdowns, or staffing shortage.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, operations management, industrial engineering, or a related field preferred or 8+ years of manufacturing planning experience.
Preferred Experience
- Proven experience in production planning, scheduling, or supply chain management, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make data-driven decisions.
- Proficiency in using scheduling software and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Project).
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and levels of the organization.
- Attention to detail and strong organizational skills to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies is desirable.
- Certification in production and inventory management (e.g., APICS CPIM) is a plus.
- Ability to effectively communicate with leadership, multiple departments.
- Strong work ethic and attention to detail.
- Ability to maintain quality and safety standards.
- Must have a basic understanding of manufacturing planning principles, theories, and concepts.
- Ability to understand accounting and manufacturing systems in a research or production environment and to learn and apply basic planning tools and techniques.
- Monitor, analyze and report performance to the production schedule using information derived from JDE MRP/MPS modules.
- Maintain all master planning data in JDE system pertaining to accurate MPS and MRP execution.
- Participate in the development and implementation of systems and processes to ensure optimal conversion of the MRP into detailed production plans.
- Provide status of work in progress, material availability, and potential production problems to ensure that personnel, equipment, materials, and services are provided as needed.
- Experience in long range and short-range planning.
- Must be able to work with little supervision.
