Position Description Master Scheduler Company Overview: DESTACO, a Dover Company, is a global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance automation, workholding, and remote handling solutions. The company serves customers in variety of end-markets, including the automotive, life sciences, consumer goods, packaging, aerospace, and nuclear sectors. Built on a legacy of over 100 years, DESTACO offers a comprehensive portfolio of products to engineer precise movement, placement and control solutions that drive productivity and uptime for manufacturers around the world. The DESTACO family of products consists of industry-leading brands such as DESTACO Manual and Power Clamps, Camco and Ferguson Indexers, Robohand Grippers and CRL Manipulators and Transfer Ports. DESTACO is based in Auburn Hills, Michigan, and operates globally through 700 team members across 12 locations. Dover is a diversified global manufacturer with annual revenues of $7+ billion. The company delivers innovative equipment and components, specialty systems, and support services through four major operating segments: Energy, Engineered Systems, Fluids, and Refrigeration & Food Equipment. Headquartered in Downers Grove, Illinois, Dover trades on the New York Stock Exchange under "DOV." Central Research Laboratories (CRL), the Remote Handling business within DESTACO is a key P&L serving the Life Sciences (pharmaceutical, radio-pharmaceutical and bio-containment) and Nuclear market segments. Our products are recognized in the marketplace under the CRL brand. Position Summary: The Master Scheduler is responsible for facilitating the on-time scheduling of finished products to the customer to achieve plant goals related to safety, quality, productivity, cost and delivery in a low-volume, high mix plant. The Master Scheduler will coordinate scheduling to ensure efficient workflow from basic to complex production areas (process, part, product line, volume of schedule). S/he is responsible for managing scheduling to ensure on-time delivery with minimal expedition, monitoring and reporting on key metrics and leading continuous improvement efforts in the plant. The Master Scheduler reports to the Materials Manager and is located in Red Wing. This position requires some travel (up to 10%). The position requires the ability to work and to communicate globally and across regions with those in all levels of the organization and with customers and suppliers. Key Job Responsibilitiesincluded but not limited to: Fosters a culture of transparency, disciplined problem-solving, high-performance work teams, and continuous improvement. Strives to ensure the appropriate team, tools, and processes are in place to support these desired cultural traits Leads and promotes safety awareness with other key members of the team. Promotes accident prevention and employee involvement regarding a safe work environment. Ensures employees have an understanding of the safety expectations of the organization Leads and fosters the continuous improvement roadmap for the scheduling process. Leverages continuous improvement tools to drive continued operational improvements and ensures engagement of the entire team through strong communication and clear direction. Works closely with Distribution, Customer Service and Shipping to review customer orders to ensure material flow and production schedule meet on time delivery. Coordinates production schedule, plans and communicates with assigned manufacturing areas to ensure efficient workflow and on time delivery to customers while optimizing capacity. Assists with materials layout to ensure optimum efficiency for production. Monitors shortages, backlog, and inventory levels for assigned manufacturing areas to maximize on time delivery performance and minimize inventory investment. Reviews forecast, investigates, and makes appropriate inventory adjustments for unscheduled cycle counts, negative inventory report, and zero shippers. Makes recommenda ions on inventory levels as demands change and communicates lead times. Ensures that daily cycle counts are performed, investigated, and adjusted. Makes recommendations for line rates and overtime. Enters production and sub inventory transfer of material in a timely manner to ensure prompt shipment and availability of products. Works closely with operations team to define optimal material flow. Leads Plan for Every Part (PFEP) for the facility. Maintains and reports on key metrics, providing accurate and timely information for decision making to meet on time delivery, quality and other key plant metrics. Manages the scheduling process to achieve annual goals/objectives set at the individual and organizational level. Leadership Competencies aligned with Dover and executed in DESTACO with appropriate expectations for the job level: Attracts, Develops and Retains Talent - Creates a learning environment that recognizes and maximizes the potential of all employees. Develops high potential individuals for future strategic needs. Results Driven - Produces results that exceed Dover's strategic objectives via a combination of planning and implementation, while living the Dover Values. Customer Impact - Creates value for customers addressing known and unknown needs. Knows and understands all aspects of the global market, including: economics (regulatory issues, corporate compliance, etc.), products and services, channels, the customers and their end-markets. Job Requirements: Experience: 3-5+ years of supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment Working knowledge of continuous improvement (CI) practices, including Just-In-Time (JIT), Kanban, and other CI and lean practices required. Experience analyzing data and implementing plans to increase inventory turns Experience with ERP system required (Oracle preferred) Strong communication skills Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Analytical, ability to review and interpret data and make recommendations and decisions High attention to detail Excellent project management skills. Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines Self-directed and able to re-calibrate priorities as needed Ability to work collaboratively and maintain positive relationships especially with customers and suppliers Ability to problem solve and lead others in problem-solving activities High integrity and ethics, ensures confidentiality of all pricing strategies for the organization Excellent communicator both verbally and in writing Education and Certification Qualifications: Associate degree required, Bachelor's degree preferred Travel Requirements: Ability to travel up to 10% of the time. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.