
Scheduling and Planning Manager
Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc.
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Warrendale • Pennsylvania • United States
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About the role
- Master Scheduling Leadership: Develop and maintain the master production schedule for the Switchgear Division.
- Integrate inputs from Sales, Engineering, Purchasing, and Production to align with customer requirements and operational capabilities.
- Lead weekly production control meetings to review schedule performance and drive corrective actions.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with division leadership to assess capacity, labor, and material constraints.
- Adjust schedules to optimize throughput and resource utilization.
- Communicate proactively with stakeholders regarding material shortages, delivery delays, and engineering changes.
- Continuous Improvement: Analyze production trends and performance metrics to identify bottlenecks and improve forecast accuracy.
- Evaluate and enhance scheduling tools and processes, implementing best practices.
- Maintain accurate MRP parameters and ensure timely processing of new orders and customer change notices in Syteline ERP.
- Team Development: Manage and mentor scheduling staff according to company policies.
- Provide training, cross-training, and continuing education opportunities.
- Conduct performance reviews and contribute to salary and incentive decisions.
Requirements
- Education: Bachelors degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a technical field.
- Experience: 5+ years managing a team in a manufacturing environment.
- 5+ years handling Master Scheduling for Switchgear products or similar complex assemblies.
- Skills & Expertise: Advanced knowledge of ERP/MRP systems (Syteline experience preferred).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: 90% company-paid medical, dental, and vision plans.
- Retirement Plans: 401(k) with company match up to 4%.
- Generous Paid Time Off: Vacation accrual after 90 days + 12 paid holidays.
- Career Development: Training programs and educational assistance.
- Employee Perks: Profit sharing, 24/7 fitness center access, and wellness programs.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
master schedulingproduction schedulingscheduling toolsMRP parametersforecast accuracyanalytical skillsproblem-solving skills
Soft skills
leadershipcommunicationteam developmentcross-functional collaboration