Master Scheduler

Job Type Full-time Description

American Equipment Holdings , is one of the leading overhead crane solutions providers in the United States. Over the years, our ability to grow and set ourselves apart from the competition is the result of a tried and true philosophy take care of our customers and take care of our people.

We also believe that our people matter, which is why we are committed to providing our team members with competitive wages, attractive benefit offerings, and abundant training offerings.

As one of the fastest growing companies in our industry, new opportunities are regularly available that enable our team members to develop, grow, and pursue their career passions.

We are searching for a Master Scheduler for our Salt Lake City location. This role will report directly to the Procurement Director and is responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive production schedules for multiple sites, ensuring that manufacturing processes are aligned with company objectives and customer demands.

Utilize best practice with capacity utilization. Work closely with various departments, including procurement, operations, and sales, to forecast demand, optimize inventory levels, and manage resources efficiently.

Responsibilities :

• Master Production Scheduling- Develop and maintain a master production schedule that balances customer requirements with manufacturing capacity and inventory objectives across multiple plants.
• Cross-Departmental Collaboration- Collaborate with sales, procurement, and production teams to translate orders into workable production plans.
• Capacity Planning- Conduct capacity planning and provide detailed production forecasts to support strategic decision-making.
• Schedule Monitoring and Adjustment- Monitor and adjust schedules as needed based on changes in demand, production progress, and supply chain disruptions.
• Advanced Planning Systems- Implement and utilize advanced planning and scheduling (APS) systems to enhance scheduling efficiency and accuracy.
• Material Availability- Work closely with procurement to ensure timely availability of materials, considering lead times and supply chain risks.
• Process and Capacity Analysis- Analyze production specifications and plant capacity data to determine manufacturing processes, tools, and human resource requirements.
• Continuous Improvement- Lead continuous improvement initiatives in scheduling and production planning processes, employing lean manufacturing principles.
• Reporting- Prepare and present reports on production progress, inventory levels, and potential production problems to senior management.
• Required Skills / Abilities- Action oriented, time management, Customer focus, Integrity & trust, Setting priorities, problem solving, verbal and written communication skills, critical thinking skills.

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree (B.S.) or equivalent in Purchasing, Engineering, or Business related field; or five to ten years’ related experience and / or training;

or equivalent combination of education and experience.2-years’ experience with ERP or MRP environment.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in production planning and scheduling in a manufacturing environment, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, lean manufacturing principles, and Six Sigma methodology.
• Proficiency in APS systems and MS Office, especially Excel. Experience with ERP systems is a must.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) by APICS is highly desirable.
• Proficient with MS 365 software, Teams, SharePoint.
• Knowledge of overhead cranes, preferred.
• Excellent observational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and communicate effectively at all levels of the organization.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Qualifications

Language Skills- Can read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals;

write routine reports and correspondence; speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Mathematical Skills- Can add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals;

compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

• Computer Skills- To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Office software (especially Excel) and have the ability to quickly acclimate to common ERP system basic functions.
• Other Skills and Abilities- Understanding of 3D model and 2D CAD prints. Strong negotiation and analytical skills. Is able to handle multiple assignments at once and communicate effectively within all levels of the organization.
• Work Environment- Must be able to sit at a desk or stand for prolonged periods of time, in office and production area, must be able to traverse the production facility, must be able to lift 50 lbs.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a permanent, full-time position. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit / stand and talk or hear, use hands to finger, grasp, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls.

The employee is occasionally required to balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach with hands and arms, walk; lift push or pull objects up to 40 pounds.

Hand-eye coordination necessary to operate computers and various pieces of office equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

What we offer :

We offer competitive compensation and benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

• Health Insurance
• FSA & HSA options for healthcare
• Critical Illness, Accidental, and Hospital Indemnity Plans
• Dental
• Vision
• STD & LTD
• Basic & Voluntary Life AD&D
• 4% Matching 401K
• Company provided PPE
• Employee Referral Bonus : $2000

American Equipment Holdings is an organization of leading overhead crane and hoist, industrial weighing, and below-the-hook service providers in the United States.

Together, our companies provide comprehensive solutions for everything related to customers’ overhead crane and hoist, rigging, and weighing and measurement needs, including OSHA mandated inspections, preventative maintenance and repair field services, parts, engineering, ISO certified fabrication, new and replacement equipment, automated systems, system modernizations and training.

American Equipment Holdings is one the largest and fastest growing companies in our space with more than 800 dedicated team members that serve thousands of customers throughout the United States.

Proof of right to lawfully work in the United States required.