Master Production Scheduler
- Full-time
- Department: Manufacturing
Company Description
Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. is an industry-leading innovation company focused on creating smarter, safer and more beautiful homes and improving lives. Our driving purpose is that we elevate every life by transforming spaces into havens. We believe our work and our brands can have incredibly positive impacts for not just our business and shareholders, but for people and the planet, too. When you join Fortune Brands, you become part of a high-performing team who are empowered to think big, learn fast and make bold decisions. We support an inclusive and diverse culture where everyone is encouraged and empowered to be their authentic selves, and where our differences and unique perspectives are a key strength. Explore life at Fortune Brands here
Job Description
The Master Production Scheduler is responsible for developing the master production plan that satisfies customer demand while balancing internal manufacturing capacity. The qualified individual will be responsible for providing the plant with a weekly production plan while also managing long-term planning.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Creates a master production schedule that supports the organizations service and inventory targets while also partnering with the manufacturing site to create efficiencies
- Partners with the Plant Scheduling team to align supply and demand signals and create capacity and component supported schedules
- Identifies, resolves and finds root cause to planning issues by using appropriate problem-solving techniques for all areas of responsibility
- Provides detail level communication of supply issues and deviations from the master schedule while ensuring resolution is communicated to appropriate areas of the supply chain
- Participate in cross functional optimization sessions to drive efficiencies in the areas of plant productivity, inventory productivity, and capacity utilization
- Participates as a key team member in cross-functional supply chain projects that support the Fortune Brands Innovations Blueprint
- Manage inventory levels for SKU transitions, new products, and phase-outs to protect the customer and minimize excess inventory levels
- Execute inventory reduction techniques to lower finished goods inventory to support the organizations DSI targets
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management or a related field is required
- APICS certification is preferred
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in various functions of supply chain is required
- Experience in Master Scheduling, Production Planning, or Material Planning
- Knowledge and understanding of ERP systems and MRP - SAP Preferred
- Experience and knowledge of DDMRP is a plus
- Strong analytical aptitude and problem-solving skills are required
- Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate and establish relationships with all levels of the organization
- Ability to influence and drive solutions across supply chain
- Must be a team player with the ability to think conceptually, flexibly and a strong focus on execution.
Preferred
- DDMRP Experience
Additional Information
Fortune Brands believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is Hiring Pay Range: $65,000 - $98,000. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location. In addition to base salary, employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based sales incentive plan.
At Fortune Brands, we support the overall health and wellness of our associates by offering comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution, product discounts, flexible time off benefits (including half-day summer Fridays per policy), inclusive fertility / adoption benefits, and more. We offer numerous Employee Resource Groups to support inclusivity and our associates’ feeling of belonging at work.
Fortune Brands is a brand, innovation and channel leader focused on exciting, supercharged categories in the home products, security and commercial building markets. Our portfolio of brands includes Moen, House of Rohl, Aqualisa, SpringWell, Therma-Tru, Larson, Fiberon, Master Lock, SentrySafe and Yale residential.
Fortune Brands is headquartered in Deerfield, Illinois and trades on the NYSE as FBIN
Equal Employment Opportunity:
FBIN is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other legally protected characteristic.
We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. To support our efforts, we invite you to voluntarily share your gender, ethnicity, and veteran status. This information is confidential and helps us ensure an inclusive hiring process and improve our diversity initiatives.
Reasonable Accommodations:
FBIN is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please contact us at fbinleave.fbhs@fbin.com and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information. Resumes submitted to this email address will not be responded to.