Master Scheduler

DOVER PRECISION COMPONENTS:


Dover Precision Components 'DPC' ('the Company') is part of Dover Corporation's ('the Parent Company') Pumps and Process solutions segment. DPC holds market leading positions globally and delivers performance-critical solutions across the oil & gas, power generation, marine, industrial, chemical and general processing markets. We design and manufacture mission-critical equipment components to deliver more affordable, cleaner energy solutions and enable manufacturers to operate more efficiently.

WE DELIVER CUSTOMER SUCCESS


Dover Precision Components delivers products and services that enhance performance, improve safety, reduce carbon emissions, and accelerate clean energy adoption, through collaborative customer relationships, expert engineering, and an innovative culture. Our strong Company portfolio is comprised of long products and services offered under Cook Compression, Cook Mechanical Field Services, Waukesha Bearings, Waukesha Magnetic Bearings, Inpro/Seal, Bearings Plus, and FW Murphy Production Controls. Our global footprint reaches more than twelve locations in the Americas and more than six locations in Europe and China.

BUILDING POTENTIAL. SUSTAINING PERFORMANCE. BOOSTING FUTURES.


We are diligent in recognizing our employees' needs and providing an enriching experience through professional developmental opportunities. Our authentic, collaborative company culture, combined with a competitive suite of health and welfare offerings, emulates who we are. We are Dover Precision Components, #LifeAtDPC

Summary:


The Master Scheduler/ Production Planer oversees the continuity of prepared production schedules to ensure work flow of orders are scheduled properly and flowing through the work processes smoothly to meet customer demands. As the work flow controller of our shop floor, your mission is to turn our order backlog into a smooth, high-velocity workflow. You'll spend your days balancing machine capacity with customer deadlines, ensuring every work center knows exactly what to run next to keep us on track.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure resources are available and scheduled effectively to meet 100% on time delivery metric.
• Work with Engineering and Maintenance to coordinate alternative scheduling plans in support of PM scheduling, equipment repair and R&D requests to align schedules with business goals.
• Oversee the sequencing of jobs, processes and assignments to individual work centers while providing interface, in partnership with shop floor leadership, between shop floor and leadership.
• Develop and Maintain the Master Production Schedule.
• Lead a weekly Production Meeting by value stream.
• Implement capacity planning by value stream, identify bottlenecks and schedule around planned downtime.
• Develop contingency plans to minimize production plan impacts.
• Review forecast to ensure production plan aligns with forecast expectations.
• Interact with production and supply chain personnel to update and advise of progress and new developments.
• Track jobs through the production process to ensure completion daily
• Act as the bridge between Sales (demand), Purchasing (supply), Planners (Schedule), and Production(execution).

Continuous Improvement Responsibilities:

• Analyze scheduling systems, refine processes and implement solutions to increase efficiency and productivity.
• Deliver and foster continuous improvement in all areas of responsibility.
• Collaborate with the Global Operational Excellence team in the development and implementation of global initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes, implement cost-effective initiatives, and develop best practices for planning, scheduling, and material control.
• Establish, update and implement policies, procedures and related work instructions.

Minimum required qualifications:


To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.


The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.


Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 3+ years' manufacturing environment supply chain experience to include production planning and execution.
• Metric driven with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with ISO 9000 requirements.
• Strong MS Excel abilities. Strong ERP and technology skills overall.
• Strong problem solving, leadership, and communication skills.

The ideal candidate possesses the following experience, skills, and abilities:

• The "Puzzle Solver" mindset: You enjoy the challenge of moving pieces around to find the most efficient path forward.
• Tech savvy: Strong experience with ERP/MRP systems and Excel is a must.
• Sharp communication: You can deliver updates clearly to both shop floor operators and upper management.
• Detail obsessed: You notice when an inventory count is off or a due date is unrealistic before it becomes a crisis.
• Experience: 3+ years in manufacturing scheduling or production planning.

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This position is eligible to earn an annual performance bonus.

We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position's responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, a candidate's education/training, the position's location, and the key skills needed for the position. Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.

Benefits for this position include: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; medical, dental and vision insurance; wellness programs; health savings account, health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts; company paid short-term disability and long-term disability; company paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance; supplemental employee and dependent life insurance; optional accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance; adoption, surrogacy, and fertility benefits and assistance; parental, military, jury duty, and bereavement leaves of absence; paid time off, including holidays, paid vacation days paid time off , tuition assistance; business travel services; employee discounts; and an employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services. Eligibility for benefits begin on date of hire.


All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.

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This position is located in Jeffersonville, Indiana

Nearest Major Market: Louisville
Job Segment: Supply Chain, Machinist, ERP, Outside Sales, Scheduler, Operations, Manufacturing, Technology, Sales, Administrative