Granite State Manufacturing
Manufacturing
MasterScheduler&DigitalPlanningManager
“Master Scheduler & Digital Planning Manager at Granite State Manufacturing. Skills: Master Production Schedule, Operational Analytics, Digital Manufacturing. Lead production planning. Lead master scheduling”
What You'll Achieve.
Improved schedule adherence; Improved throughput; Improved on-time delivery; Improved planning accuracy; Improved labor utilization; Improved schedule stability; Improved manufacturing effectiveness
Industry & Context.
Systems thinking; Problem-solving; Data-driven decision-making; Root cause analysis
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Data Science, or related field, 7+ years of experience in production planning/scheduling in a manufacturing environment, 3+ years leading planning or scheduling teams, Analytical skills with experience using data and modeling to drive decisions, Knowledge of lean manufacturing, capacity planning, and constraint-based scheduling, Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing setting with high variability and evolving priorities, Experience with AI tools or platforms applied to supply chain or manufacturing optimization, Familiarity with Python, SQL, or data visualization tools, Advanced Microsoft Excel and business intelligence skills, Experience with Foundry platforms and digital manufacturing ecosystems, Experience implementing AI, machine learning, predictive analytics, or advanced planning systems, Experience with ERP systems such as M1, SAP, Oracle, Epicor, or similar platforms, Experience with MES integration and Industry 4.0 technologies
Nice to Have
High-mix manufacturing experience preferred, APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM, CSCP) or equivalent, Experience within defense, aerospace, naval, or highly regulated manufacturing environments
What You'll Do.
Lead production planning
Lead master scheduling
Lead Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP)
Lead operational analytics
Lead digital manufacturing initiatives
Own the enterprise Master Production Schedule (MPS)
Facilitate the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process
Provide leadership for Production Planning
Provide leadership for Production Control activities
Align customer demand
Align manufacturing capacity
Align material availability
Align labor resources
Align business priorities
Provide executive leadership with visibility into operational performance
Serve as business owner for operational planning systems
Serve as business owner for performance reporting
Serve as business owner for capacity modeling
Serve as business owner for schedule adherence methodology
Serve as business owner for operational analytics
Develop and maintain the master production schedule (MPS)
Optimize production by balancing demand
Ensure alignment between customer demand
manufacturing capacity
Monitor schedule adherence
Proactively adjust schedule
Develop recovery plans to address constraints
Leverage AI/ML-based planning and scheduling tools
Deploy predictive analytics for demand variability
Deploy predictive analytics for bottleneck detection
Deploy predictive analytics for throughput optimization
Continuously evaluate and enhance algorithm performance and applicability
Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for
Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for
Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for
Ensure data integrity for key planning inputs
Develop dashboards and reporting tools
Provide real-time visibility into schedule performance
Provide real-time visibility into KPIs
Provide real-time visibility into risks
Lead system enhancements tied to production planning
Lead integrations tied to production planning
Lead digital transformation initiatives tied to production planning
Drive Schedule adherence
Drive capacity utilization
Communicate schedule changes to stakeholders
Communicate risks to stakeholders
Communicate recovery plans to stakeholders
Manage scheduling complexity associated with frequent changeovers
Manage scheduling complexity associated with diverse product configurations
Manage scheduling complexity associated with variable processing times
Optimize sequencing to minimize setup time
Maintain customer delivery commitments
Implement strategies for flexible manufacturing
Implement strategies for rapid response to changing customer
Develop short-range production plans
Develop medium-range production plans
Develop long-range production plans
Establish and maintain finite-capacity planning methodologies
Lead weekly planning reviews
Lead monthly planning reviews
Evaluate the operational impact of changing customer priorities
Evaluate the operational impact of engineering changes
Evaluate the operational impact of new business opportunities
Ensure planning processes support operational execution
Ensure planning processes support strategic business objectives
Own and facilitate the monthly Sales & Operations
Develop demand planning scenarios
Develop capacity planning scenarios
Develop supply planning scenarios
Identify future constraints
Identify future risks
Identify future resource requirements
Present operational forecasts to executive leadership
Present recommendations to executive leadership
Drive organizational alignment regarding production priorities
Drive organizational alignment regarding resource allocation
Monitor S&OP plan attainment
Report S&OP plan attainment
Own the development of operational performance metrics
Own the governance of operational performance metrics
Own the reporting of operational performance metrics
Establish standard KPI definitions
Establish standard KPI calculations
Establish standard reporting methodologies
Establish accountability structures
Lead operational performance reviews with leadership teams
Analyze trends based on operational data
Provide recommendations based on operational data
Ensure performance reporting drives action
Ensure performance reporting drives continuous improvement
Serve as the business owner for Foundry-related operational
Serve as the business owner for Foundry-related operational
Develop operational dashboards
Develop executive dashboards
Develop visual management systems
Develop decision-support tools
Integrate ERP data into a unified operational environment
Integrate labor data into a unified operational environment
Integrate quality data into a unified operational environment
Integrate engineering data into a unified operational environment
Integrate manufacturing data into a unified operational environment
Develop automated reporting systems
Develop exception-management systems
Develop predictive analytics related to capacity utilization
Develop predictive analytics related to delivery risk
Develop predictive analytics related to schedule adherence
Develop predictive analytics related to labor demand
Develop predictive analytics related to throughput performance
Evaluate emerging technologies that improve operational effectiveness
Recommend emerging technologies that improve operational effectiveness
Lead the Planning team
Coach the Planning team
Develop the Planning team
Establish organizational goals for the Planning team
Establish priorities for the Planning team
Establish performance expectations for the Planning team
Develop team competencies in planning
Develop team competencies in scheduling
Develop team competencies in analytics
Develop team competencies in Foundry utilization
Develop team competencies in AI-enabled decision support
Drive cross-functional alignment between Operations
Drive cross-functional alignment between Engineering
Drive cross-functional alignment between Quality
Drive cross-functional alignment between Supply Chain
Drive cross-functional alignment between Program Management
Support succession planning initiatives
Support talent development initiatives
Foster a culture of accountability
Foster a culture of continuous improvement
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional alignment; Stakeholder management; Executive leadership communication
Communication Scope
Stakeholder management; Executive presentations
Process & Methodology
System enhancements, Integrations, Digital transformation initiatives
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