Master Scheduler

Arthrex, Inc. is a global medical device company and a leader in new product development and medical education. Arthrex Manufacturing, Ave Maria, FL, is actively seeking a Master Scheduler to manage and maintain all phases of the Master Production Schedule; develop, recommend, review, implement, and maintain the tools and techniques necessary to analyze the impact of proposed schedule changes on plant and machine load. A High school diploma or equivalent required plus a minimum of 8 years’ experience, or a bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 4 years’ experience in Production Planning / Scheduling or related discipline is required.  Join our talented team at a global medical device company focused on Helping Surgeons Treat Their Patients Better™.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Knowledge of forecast demand, production costs, inventory costs, customer orders, inventory levels, lot size, production lead time, capacity, and historical run rates.
• Gather Data for production schedules for bottlenecks and equipment down situations, suggest changes for increased efficiency, work with cross functional teams to achieve an alternate plan of action in order to maximize customer fulfillment
• Integrate overall business plan with Operations and INC supply chain.
• Communicate and Improve product delivery commitments and accuracy to the customer base and internal stakeholders
• Responsible for the development, coordination, and implementation of the manufacturing plan which includes but not limited to the following
• Analyze & plan forecasted requirements for material in conjunction with the capacity planning team.
• Develop and communicate production and non-conformance priorities
• Master data and planning data maintenance
• Review and correct work orders with financial variances
• Effectivity management as it relates to engineering change orders
• Extensive knowledge of good inventory practices
• Conduct weekly operations & planning meeting
• Identify & resolve/communicate conflicts with respect to materials & capacity availability
• Act as an internal educator on Master scheduling methods and systems
• Work with cross-functional departments and with contract manufacturers
• Review and act upon action message reports from MRP system.
• Interact with customers to adjust and/or provide feedback on delivery date prior to orders going late.
• Release work orders at appropriate times
• Coordinate with shop floor leads daily on the status of work orders
• Major stakeholder in planning key performance indicators/metrics
• Ensure lot control accuracy
• Reschedule identical processes to eliminate duplicate setups. Say something about good scheduling practices
• May supervise Supply Chain employees

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required plus a minimum of 8 years’ experience in Production Planning / Scheduling or related discipline required OR a Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 4 years’ experience in Production Planning / Scheduling or related discipline required.
• CPIM /APICS certification a plus
• Advanced Excel skills Extensive knowledge of MRP systems
• Strong Manufacturing and Operations background with experience in SAP desired

Knowledge and Skill Requirements/Specialized Courses and/or Training:

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to manage multiple issues at one time.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal direct supervision
• Extensive knowledge of MRP/ERP systems required
• Strong MS Office skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Works well across all business functions and geographic areas
• Full working knowledge of master scheduling or scheduling experience.

Machine, Tools, and/or Equipment Skills:

Microsoft Office; SAP or experience with ERP systems required. Knowledge of material flow, recordkeeping, understanding of BOM’s/routers/prints, general manufacturing processes, shop floor scheduling, and capacity management required. Supervisory experience preferred.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to comprehend and apply mathematical principles to the degree required to perform the job based upon job requirements.

Language and Communication Skills:

Ability to comprehend and apply language skills to the degree required to perform the job based upon the job requirements listed above. Ability to verbally communicate ideas and issues effectively to other team members and management. Ability to write and record data and information as required by procedures.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required sit; use hands and fingers, to handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must be able to bend frequently and lift 50-70 lbs. on a regular basis.

Vision Requirements:

Visual acuity necessary to do the job safely and effectively.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The area that this job is performed in is a general office or open cubicle/workstation environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Arthrex Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Company-Provided Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Supplemental Insurance Plans (Accident, Cancer, Hospital, Critical Illness)
• Matching 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Annual Bonus
• Wellness Incentive Program
• Free Onsite Medical Clinics
• Free Onsite Lunch
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Trip of a Lifetime
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Time Off
• Volunteer PTO
• Employee Assistance Provider (EAP)

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.