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Master Scheduler

Job Description

Position Title: Master Scheduler

About Nortek Air Solutions

Our Company’s mission is Making the World Safer, Healthier and More Productive. We achieve our mission by living our core values of Safety, Integrity, Performance Driven Culture and Teamwork. We are a premier HVAC Company offering energy efficient and sustainable products and solutions that exceed customer expectations through employees commitment to quality, customer service and operational excellence.

Position Summary:

The Master Scheduler is a critical role responsible for developing, maintaining, and optimizing production schedules, labor plans, and supply chain logistics to ensure the timely delivery to meet Customer required ship dates. This position requires a strategic thinker with exceptional organizational skills, a deep understanding of manufacturing processes, and the ability to coordinate cross-functional teams to meet customer demands in a fast-paced environment.

Position Key Attributes:

  • Commitment to Safety: Demonstrates accountability for personal and team safety, supporting our core safety values.
  • Organizational Skills: Proficient in organizing, streamlining, and communicating to enhance meetings and event planning
  • Integrity and Respect: Works transparently, earning recognition for treating others with respect.
  • Accountability: Takes responsibility for creating and executing solutions that deliver desired results
  • Collaboration and Leadership: Exhibits collaborative spirit and leadership in a teamwork-focused environment
  • Legacy Building: Thrives in a “legacy now” culture, making the right choices for the company today to build a stronger organization, even when it’s difficult

Position Responsibilities:

Production Scheduling:

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive master production schedule for Nortek Air Solutions, aligning with customer orders, production capacity, and delivery timelines.

• Monitor and adjust schedules to accommodate changes in demand, equipment availability, or supply chain disruptions.

• Ensure schedules optimize resource utilization while meeting on-time delivery targets.

Labor Demand Planning:

• Forecast labor requirements based on production schedules, collaborating with HR and operations teams to ensure adequate staffing levels for manufacturing, assembly, and testing processes.

• Coordinate with department leads to allocate skilled labor (e.g., technicians, welders, assemblers) to meet production needs.

• Identify potential labor bottlenecks and propose solutions to maintain workflow efficiency.

Supply Chain Coordination:

• Collaborate with procurement and supply chain teams to ensure timely arrival of critical components.

• Track and manage inventory levels to prevent shortages or excess stock, optimizing working capital.

• Track and manage ECNs that drive material deviations for specific customers.

• Communicate with internal stakeholders to resolve delivery delays and ensure alignment with production schedules.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Work closely with engineering, sourcing, supply chain, manufacturing, and sales teams to align production schedules with product specifications, quality standards, and customer expectations.

• Leads and owns the NAS SIOP process and meetings

• Participate in production planning meetings to provide insights on capacity, lead times, and potential risks. Provide sales team with updated capacity plans and product lead times quarterly.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance scheduling processes and operational efficiency.

Data Analysis and Reporting:

• Utilize ERP/MRP systems to track production progress, material availability, and labor utilization.

• Generate reports on key performance indicators (KPIs) such as schedule adherence, on-time delivery, and inventory turnover.

• Analyze data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for process optimization.

Risk Management:

• Proactively identify and mitigate risks related to production delays, supply chain disruptions, or labor shortages.

• Develop contingency plans to ensure business continuity during unforeseen challenges.

Position Qualifications

Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or other related degree.
  • APICS CPIM (Certified in Production and Inventory Management) or CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional) certification is .

Experience:

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in production scheduling, master planning, or supply chain management, preferably in the manufacturing of HVAC, Cleanroom, or data center equipment.
  • Combination of education and work experience to the qualification standard will also be considered.
  • Proven track record of managing complex production schedules and coordinating labor and material requirements.

Skills and Competencies:

• Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems and advanced Microsoft Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUP). Knowledge of Syteline ERP system .

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach to decision-making.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and external suppliers.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.

• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies is a plus.

• Understanding of supply chain dynamics for critical components in the Cleanroom or HVAC industry.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

• Primarily office-based with regular visits to the manufacturing floor.

• Ability to work extended hours during peak production periods or to resolve urgent scheduling issues.

• Comfortable working in a dynamic environment with frequent interaction with production and warehouse teams.

Benefits:

  • Starting at 4 weeks of paid time off for vacation/sick
  • 11 paid holidays
  • Company provided health insurance, short term , and long-term
  • Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage options
  • 401-k match of 50% on your contribution up to 6%
  • Education Reimbursement of $5,250/year for qualifying programs and courses

Nortek Air Management and its divisions offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. To learn more about Nortek Air Solutions, please visit our company website at http://www.nortekair.com/.

Nortek Air Solutions and Nortek Global HVAC are equal opportunity employers and do not unlawfully discriminate against any applicant on the basis of , , , , , , or any other class protected by federal or state law