Master Scheduler - On Site in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin at GF Health Products Inc

The Master Scheduler owns the creation and execution of the Master Production Schedule (MPS) for medical equipment lines, including long-term care and homecare beds. This role ensures perfect alignment between global demand and shop floor execution while strict regulatory and quality compliance are maintained.

Key Responsibilities

• Schedule Management: Maintain the rolling Master Production Schedule (MPS).
• Capacity Planning: Balance customer demand with shop floor capacity, labor, and machine constraints.
• Inventory Control: Monitor raw material safety stock levels to minimize holding costs while avoiding production downtime.
• System Execution: Run MRP/ERP systems, analyze exception messages, and maintain accurate planning parameters.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Partner with procurement, sales, and production teams to resolve material shortages and track on-time delivery
• ECN: Implement Engineering Change Notices (ECN) regarding product line to include imputing part numbers into the ERP system and distribute the updated documentation to the floor.
• Regulatory Compliance: Document and execute all scheduling adjustments in strict accordance with ISO 13485 and FDA medical device standards.

Qualifications & Skills

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field (preferred).
• Experience: 3 to 5 years of production planning or manufacturing scheduling experience.
• Technical Skills: High proficiency with ERP/MRP software and advanced Microsoft Excel.
• Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with medical device manufacturing regulations preferred.
• Certifications: APICS certification is considered a strong asset.