Materion
MasterPlanner/Scheduler
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“Master Planner/Scheduler at Materion. Skills: process management, cross-functional coordination, vendor/stakeholder management, operational metrics, resource planning, continuous improvement. Own and manage the production backlog, continuously prioritizing work across multiple processing areas and buildings to meet or exceed on-time delivery targets (90% or higher). Schedule and prioritize materials and operations to enable timely completion of production jobs, balancing capacity and demand”
What You'll Achieve.
Meet or exceed on-time delivery targets (90% or higher); Improve lead time accuracy; Improve operational efficiency; Enhance efficiency; Reduce waste; Improve product quality; Meet on-time delivery metrics; Enable prototype projects to complete in a timely fashion per development timelines; Drive on time delivery for repeat orders at 90% or higher
Industry & Context.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations with limited standardization; Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
The eligibility to obtain a security clearance, Non-US citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance, Must be able to manage multiple projects and material flow for 3-6 major processing areas and between 1-3 buildings, export compliance eligibility for access to U. S. controlled technology
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
prior experience coordinating and leading production within MRP/ERP systems as well as offline tracking tools in a manufacturing environment, Minimum of 10 years of related experience in production planning and scheduling within a manufacturing environment, Proven ability to manage complex backlogs and prioritize production schedules to meet on-time delivery metrics, Experience with ERP/MRP systems and offline tracking proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, operational focus with demonstrated ability to make real-time decisions impacting production flow and customer commitments, Experience reviewing and approving quotes and order acknowledgments based on floor demand and capacity, Ability to read, analyze, and interpret manufacturing processes, interpersonal, leadership, problem-solving, and analytical skills, Ability to navigate Microsoft Office tools efficiently and communicate status and issues effectively within team and to management
Nice to Have
Green Belt certification
What You'll Do.
Own and manage the production backlog
continuously prioritizing work across multiple processing areas and buildings to meet or exceed on-time delivery targets (90% or higher)
Schedule and prioritize materials and operations to enable timely completion of production jobs
balancing capacity and demand
Support the Inquiry-to-Order (ITO) function by reviewing and approving quotes and order acknowledgments based on real-time production floor status and material availability
Develop and implement new planning methodologies and tools to improve lead time accuracy and operational efficiency
Maintain lot traceability and accuracy within ERP systems on work orders and inventory review shipping documentation and verify test results in collaboration with engineering
Coordinate and resolve logistics and scheduling issues between buildings
providing communication and collaboration to solve complex problems
Utilize business forecasts and transparent data to synchronize customer requirements with material demand and work order execution
Monitor and report on product line capacity
and key performance indicators related to backlog status
and delivery performance
Conduct thorough analyses of manufacturing processes to identify performance metrics
and areas for improvement
Develop and implement strategies to enhance efficiency
and improve product quality using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles
Lead continuous improvement activities focused on planning and scheduling processes
Contribute to and lead plant-wide initiatives as requested
influencing decision-making within product line and project teams
Provide leadership and guidance to production planners and schedulers
ensuring consistent application of best practices and process controls
Drive ERP utilization across the plant
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborates cross-functionally to synchronize customer requirements with production capabilities; Coordinate and resolve logistics and scheduling issues between buildings, operations, and departments, providing communication and collaboration to solve complex problems; Communicate status and issues effectively within team and to management; Influencing decision-making within product line and project teams
Communication Scope
Excellent written and verbal communication able to clearly communicate status and issues within teams and to the leadership
Process & Methodology
Lead product line planning and supply chain execution, Manage multiple projects and material flow for 3-6 major processing areas and between 1-3 buildings
Full Job Description
### **At Materion, everyone is included, respected and offered opportunity to grow._Join us!_** The **Master Planner/Scheduler** demonstrates strong operational leadership in managing and prioritizing the production backlog and schedules for the assigned product line. The incumbent is responsible for driving improvements in planning processes, ensuring accurate lead times, and enabling on-time delivery by effectively managing material and operational transaction flow and execution. This role has the authority to review and approve quotes and acknowledge orders based on current floor demand and capacity. The Master Planner collaborates cross-functionally to synchronize customer requirements with production capabilities and leads initiatives to optimize scheduling and resource utilization. **Essential Duties and Responsibilities** Own and manage the production backlog, continuously prioritizing work across multiple processing areas and buildings to meet or exceed on-time delivery targets (90% or higher) through these actions: * Schedule and prioritize materials and operations to enable timely completion of production jobs, balancing capacity and demand. * Support the Inquiry-to-Order (ITO) function by reviewing and approving quotes and order acknowledgments based on real-time production floor status and material availability. * Develop and implement new planning methodologies and tools to improve lead time accuracy and operational efficiency. * Maintain lot traceability and accuracy within ERP systems on work orders and inventory transactions; review shipping documentation and verify test results in collaboration with engineering. * Coordinate and resolve logistics and scheduling issues between buildings, operations, and departments, providing strong communication and collaboration to solve complex problems. * Utilize business forecasts and transparent data to synchronize customer requirements with material demand and work order execution. * Monitor and report on prod
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