Master Scheduling Leader
| Company | GE Aerospace |
|---|---|
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in production scheduling, material planning, and/or material management
- This role requires use of technical data subject to U.S. Government contract restrictions and this posting is only for U.S. Citizens. GE will require proof of status prior to employment.
Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor, and develop the scheduling team.
- Foster a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
- Drive daily management, operating rhythms and problem solving to achieve KPIs and TTIs – and to support stakeholders in doing the same.
- Act as process owner for S&OP – lead Supply Review step and facilitate Reconciliation & Decision steps.
- Develop and maintain the master production schedule.
- Coordinate with production, procurement, and logistics teams to ensure materials and resources are available.
- Monitor and adjust schedules as needed to accommodate changes in demand, production delays, or other factors.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for scheduling-related inquiries.
- Communicate schedule changes and updates to relevant stakeholders.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve scheduling conflicts and optimize production flow.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices.
- Utilize lean manufacturing principles to enhance scheduling efficiency.
- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and drive initiatives to improve scheduling accuracy and reliability.
- Generate and analyze scheduling reports to track performance and identify trends.
- Provide regular updates to senior management on scheduling status and issues.
- Use data-driven insights to make informed scheduling decisions.
- Ensure all scheduling activities prioritize safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
- Implement and adhere to safety protocols and standards.
- Maintain high-quality standards in scheduling processes.
- Optimize delivery schedules to meet customer expectations.
- Manage costs effectively while maintaining schedule integrity.
Preferred Qualifications
- 8+ years of experience in production scheduling, material planning, and/or material management
- Active security clearance or the ability to obtain clearance
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in scheduling software and tools
- Knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles and practices
- Ability to analyze data and make strategic decisions
- Experience in high volume, low mix environments (i.e., 150 units/day output)
- Expertise with ERP systems, ideally Oracle
- Certification in production and inventory management (e.g., APICS CPIM)