Master Production 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

WHAT YOU’LL DO

In this role, you will provide results-driven leadership in planning responsibilities with a focus on best practices, quality, and continuous improvement. Key responsibilities include:

• Analyze demand and capacity across regular operations and new product development to deliver feasible finite-capacity schedules.
• Coordinate with procurement, operations, sales, and manufacturing engineering to ensure smooth operations.
• Ensure efficient resource allocation, inventory control, and capacity management to meet organizational goals.
• Monitor production attainment and identifying constraints, and managing contingency plans, as required.
• Conduct scenario planning to anticipate demand fluctuations or material shortages.
• Monitor inventory levels and work with material planners to optimize stock.
• Participate in Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) meetings to provide insights into capacity, production, and inventory. Be the channel of communication to the planning team.
• Ensure compliance with Operational Excellence requirements and proper documentation in the quality management system (QMS). Create plans to progress and sustain standards.
• Ensure schedules are provided promptly and any schedule disruptions or discrepancies are resolved.
• Maintain different reporting systems, scorecards and dashboards, as applicable, to make sure that all forms of documentation are accurate and timely.
• Analyze plant capacity data, and perform calculations to determine manufacturing processes, tools, and human resource requirements as basics for finite capacity planning.
• Identify and implement process improvements to improve scheduling efficiency.
• Communicate with management and stakeholders about the status of production schedules.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to maintain accurate inputs in the ERP system to support a reliable infinite capacity planning within APS (time fences, cycle times, routings, work center capacities, supplier lead times, EOQ/MOQs, etc.).

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business, engineering, or a related field preferred. In lieu of a degree, 5+ years’ experience in production planning considered.
• 5+ years’ master scheduling, production planning, or supply chain planning experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Metric driven with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 requirements.
• Strong MS Excel abilities. Strong ERP and technology skills overall.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

ALSO GREAT IF YOU BRING/ PREFERENCES

• APICS certifications such as CPIM or CSCP.
• Syteline ERP experience for production planning, inventory management, and scheduling.
• Advanced understanding of APS, MRP, finite capacity planning, demand forecasting, inventory control, and production scheduling.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and reporting tools.
• Very strong communication skills - Ability to interface with employees, sales, supervisor, and peers.
• Ability to balance customer demand with manufacturing capacity.
• Data-driven decision-making and inventory management capabilities.
• Proven ability to improve schedule adherence and on-time delivery performance.
• Lean Manufacturing knowledge/experience.

This position is eligible to earn a discretionary bonus based on performance metrics and other criteria outlined in our applicable bonus plan. 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.

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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