Job Posting: Master Scheduler/ Operations Support Supervisor at Kentucky Trailer

[Harris, Ranida Boonthanom]

Job Title:      Master Scheduler/ Operations Support Supervisor

 

Division:       Kentucky Trailer Manufacturing  

 

Location:      Louisville, Kentucky           

 

Reports to:  Director of Operations

The Master Scheduler is responsible for developing the master production plan to satisfy customer demand while carrying minimum effective inventory. The qualified individual will be responsible for providing operations with a synchronized production plan consistent with the plant capacity and sales forecast. The Master Scheduler is responsible for collaborating with sales and purchasing performing regular analysis of forecasts, new business opportunities, customer expectations, and internal supply constraints that are required to be used to develop production plans, by month, for a rolling three month period. Strong collaboration with the Business Managers, Operations, Sales, Customer Service and Management will be critical to meeting business goals.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

 

·         Minimum of (5) year’s in a “Manufacturing” Environment

·         Bachelor’s or Associates degree Preferred

·         High level of proficiency working with MRP/ERP and MS Office systems.

·         Experienced scheduling multiple operations

·         Minimum of (3) years’ experience of providing first line supervision.  

·         Proficient in MS Office (Excel/Access)

·         APICS (or other Materials Management/Production Planning) certification preferred

·         Sound knowledge of supply chain processes and procedures including manufacturing planning, demand, and replenishment processes.

·         Strong negotiation skills with the ability to reason and influence at all levels.

·         Strong communication and presentation skills.

·         Strong problem solving and analysis skills.

·         Ability to manage complexity and resolve conflicts that arise from balancing multiple priorities.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.    In collaboration with the Director of Operations, establish performance targets for production and delivery indicators.

2.    Maintain the Production Planning & Scheduling systems to insure data integrity.

3.    Develop, maintain and publish the monthly and weekly production plan to assure sufficient resources and capacity are available to meet customer service objectives while realizing operational efficiency.

4.    Lead routine (daily, weekly, monthly) planning & scheduling meetings to define priorities and adherence to plan.

5.    Collaborate with purchasing monitoring inventory to maintain sufficient levels to support production and customer service, while minimizing inventory costs.

6.    Monitor and track the plant performance cycle times, as necessary, to ensure the plant processes are in control and capable to support our customer commitments to include shop orders, non-production hours and wasted time.

7.    Define, monitor and revise as necessary capacity and shipping plans that meet required delivery dates to internal and external customers.

8.    Monitor plant performance to schedule and forecast to actual and report to management team for continuous improvement opportunities.

9.    Liaison and communication internally and externally with Purchasing, Sales and Engineering to support customer requirements while at the same time operating within business guidelines, processes, procedures and costs.

10.  Maintain systems and databases in an accurate and timely manner as well track activities and generate metrics to manage the process and analyze data.

11.  Schedule and manage product delivery for Fleet build, and factory direct delivery term orders.

12.  Provide direct supervision to operations support team (Greif Team, Chassis Coordinator, and Driver)

13.  Other administrative or office related duties as assigned.

 

Fundamental Irreplaceable Behavior Values:

 

Interpersonal Skills: Easy to get along with; Treats all people with dignity and respect ; displays kindness; shows interest in others; gives others appreciation and encouragement; common courtesy;  Always approachable; never rude; Aware of and sensitive to what other people are feeling;  Is at ease with people at all levels;  Does not belittle the opinions or work of other people, regardless of their status or position;  Deals effectively with a diverse workforce; Demonstrates a high degree of “emotional intelligence”; Truly values and genuinely likes people; Treats others with respect and as important person;  Is unselfish and meets the legitimate needs of others; Serves others.

 

Ethics and Integrity: Admits mistakes in spite of the potential for negative consequences; Presents unpleasant or disagreeable facts in an appropriate manner; Keeps promises; meets goals and deadlines; Avoids situations and associations that could be considered inappropriate;  Honest in all dealings; Upholds and models organization’s values;  Does what you say you will do; Is forgiving when wronged.

 

Business Demeanor / Temperament: Displays a positive attitude and optimism about the work to be done, the people he or she works with, customers, management, and company policies; Has a constructive sense of humor; Maintains a calm temperament and pleasant demeanor; Shows self-control; Doesn’t spread gossip or rumors; Acts as a positive influence on others; Is courteous, patient, cooperative, and helpful; Is humble, never boastful or arrogant.

 

Accountability: Accepts personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of his/her work; Acknowledges and corrects mistakes; Doesn’t make excuses or blame others for errors or problems; Carries his/her fair share of the workload; Does what he/she commits to doing.

Interested candidates please email resume to Michael Spencer, Director of Operations​, mspe...@kytrailer.com