Powell's Northlake, Ill., location is currently seeking a Master Scheduler to join their team! The Master Scheduler will provide schedules for the facility which supports customer demand while ensuring that the facility is able to meet the schedules within their capacity constraints.

Essential Responsibilities

• Thorough knowledge of scheduling to master schedule product through the facility
• Thorough knowledge of planned revenue calculations based on sales forecast (expected bookings), existing master schedule and Percentage Of Completion (POC) schedules
• Create, manage and communicate monthly, quarterly and yearly production plans including revenue projections
• Manage and adjust master schedule to meet Company objectives of revenue for monthly, quarterly and yearly projections
• Attend in house and outside training sessions
• Attend local professional associations
• Learn policies and procedures, work instruction, ISO policies, Safety Rules and Regulations, and vendor products
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED. BBA or BS degree preferred
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing / assembly environment
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in a material ordering, supplier relations, and schedule management
• Must have P6/Primavera scheduling software experience

Skills, Abilities, and other requirements

• Possess a thorough knowledge of master scheduling of a finished product with multiple levels of process required to reach the finished stage
• Ability to identify areas of opportunity and areas of concern regarding production plan versus planned capacity
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Strong analytical skills
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Good organization skills
• Must be responsible and dependable
• Must have demonstrated excellent leadership skills

Working Environment

The employee typically performs duties in both a manufacturing shop and in a normal office environment. There will be exposure to the elements of our shop. Additionally, there may be some work performed in the field with exposure to construction sites or active customer facilities.

It is the policy of Powell Industries to promote safe working conditions for ALL employees, to make available where necessary special equipment to protect employees against specific hazards, to reduce accidents through prevention programs and to establish rules that are designed for the safety of all. It is the responsibility of each employee to adhere to this policy, as well as to observe all safety practices and exercise every precaution for the safety of accidents.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel, carry or operate objects, tools or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand; talk or hear; walk; sit. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

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