Job Description

Company Description

WireCo® is the strength behind the world’s evolution, through deep legacy and forward thinking, we create premium ropes that inspire innovation without limits. Our global footprint includes manufacturing plants, distribution facilities, and research and development centers around the world.

WireCo® offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including wages plus bonus program, paid time off, paid holidays, medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match, 100% company-paid life insurance, and 100% company-paid disability insurance.

For more information, check out our website at www.wireco.com and the following videos:

• https://www.youtube.com/watch-v=6CJwd_yXZA

Job Description

The Master Production Scheduler 1 (MPS 1) role is responsible for working with a cross functional team including Commercial, Planning, Procurement, Production and Fulfillment teams in order to execute a master production plan that satisfies customer demand for their assigned end-market, region or site.

This role will be responsible for determining optimal finished goods stocking levels as well as the required raw material and work in process levels that support the finished goods plan that allows WireCo to effectively service its valued Customers. Collaboration with related Production Scheduling and Value Stream Managers will be critical for success in this role.

The Master Production Scheduler 1 must exhibit and proactively motivate others in the behaviors of the WireCo Business System (WBS):

• Teamwork - welcomes an environment of inclusiveness and healthy debate that reflects our team’s strength
• Accountable – celebrates our successes, learn from failures, avoid excuses, and own the outcomes of our efforts
• Self-Aware – demonstrates an understanding of our strengths and needs, considering how our actions impact others
• Noble Intent – acts in the interests of others, approaching our work with integrity to ensure the best outcome
• Determined – takes initiative, share ideas and find solutions to win and achieve our goals
• Transparent – promotes open and honest communication and constructive feedback for clarity and truth
• Curious – seeks knowledge and outside input to test our way of thinking, challenging the status quo

Duties & Responsibilities

• Work with related end-market, region or site commercial team members to review and update revenue forecast by engaging to suggest modifications which are driven by Data as the Source of Truth.
• Monitor and review actual plant output versus the established Master Plan to identify gaps, avoid excessive inventory build and ensure continued business alignment.
• Coordinate with Plant Schedulers on a weekly basis to ensure execution of the established plan.
• Develop and maintain rough cut capacity planning tools based upon respective end-market, region or site.
• Monitor and maintain finished goods inventory levels based upon established targets to ensure high service levels (low stockouts).
• Develop and maintain raw material and work in process inventory super markets based upon established targets that help drive a high level of On Time Production.
• Lead and develop Fulfillment team assigned to respective MPS role based upon business segment in order to ensure service level and OTD goals are met which in turn results in a high level of End Customer satisfaction.
• Drive and improve daily, weekly and monthly standard work for the respective business segment planning and fulfillment functions.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• 3-5 years of experience in manufacturing scheduling, planning, or managing manufacturing processes
• Demonstrable problem-solving capability, quantitative and analytical skills
• Self-starter with a strong desire to learn, ability to multi-task, and focus on details
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills at all levels of the organization
• Ability to manage complex large data sets to interpret operating results for reporting to management
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment with a drive to deliver outstanding results with a positive attitude towards work and challenges
• Candidate must be comfortable with MS Excel (i.e., VLOOKUP, INDEX MATCH, SUMIF, Pivot Tables) & PowerPoint

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (preferred in Supply Chain, Mathematics, Business Management, or Finance)
• Experience using and developing AI tools for materials planning and maintaining schedules
• Heavy Industrial Manufacturing background
• Experience in using APS (Advance Planning & Scheduling) tools
• APICS certification for CPIM and/or CSCP

Additional Information

Tools, Systems, and Equipment

• Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams, Zoom, and related collaboration applications.
• Standard office equipment, including computer, mouse, keyboard, telephone, and multifunction copier.

Additional Information

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.
• Employment is contingent upon successfully completing a post-offer background check. A criminal conviction will not be an automatic bar to employment.
• Must be willing and able to pass a post-offer drug screen and physical (if required)
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability