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At our Lincoln, NE facility, we focus on high-volume production and new product introductions (NPI) where accurate production scheduling is critical to meet customer demand, optimize capacity, and support continuous improvement and digitalization efforts. This role translates demand into executable, capacity-balanced schedules, identifies gaps and risks, and drives mitigation actions with cross-functional teams (Production Planning, Supply Planning, Manufacturing, and Engineering).

Your Job The Master Scheduler owns the Master Production Schedule (MPS) for both mass-production and NPI products at the Lincoln facility. This role translates demand into executable, capacity-balanced schedules, identifies gaps and risks, and drives mitigation actions with cross-functional teams (Production Planning, Supply Planning, Manufacturing, and Engineering). The Master Scheduler ensures accuracy of capacity master data in SAP, supports digitalization initiatives, and continuously monitors KPIs to improve supply chain performance. Our Team Molex is a global leader in electronic, electrical and fiber optic connectivity systems, delivering innovative products to a wide range of industries. At our Lincoln, NE facility, we focus on high-volume production and new product introductions (NPI) where accurate production scheduling is critical to meet customer demand, optimize capacity, and support continuous improvement and digitalization efforts. What You Will Do <ul><li> Develop, maintain, and execute the Master Production Schedule (MPS) for mass-production and new product introduction (NPI) lines. </li><li> Prepare plant running hour projections by manufacturing process, work center hierarchy, and part number; maintain a rolling two-month running hours projection. </li><li> Coordinate with NSP/INP (supply/planning partners) to align monthly running hours with annual GSOP/S&OP run-hour assumptions. </li><li> Implement level-loading strategies in the MPS such as balancing seasonal production and machine capacity with NSP/INP and managing short-term constrained products and optimize capacity for short-term overloads. </li><li> Allocate resources and running hours for expedited customer orders and special NPI arrangements, collaborating with Production Planning to minimize disruption to the MPS. </li><li> Govern planning and capacity master data by performing regular reviews of SAP planning and capacity master data for accuracy and reliability as well as supporting digitalization initiatives by improving master data quality. </li><li> Identify and resolve discrepancies between MPS supply and SAP demand. </li><li> Measure and improve alignment between best capacity and the MPS plan. </li><li> Close gaps between MPS planned quantities and actual production output. </li><li> Align with internal and global allocation processes to ensure fair-share scheduling in the MPS. </li><li> Proactively adjust MPS in response to changing demand and optimize in-house make-part inventory quality while reducing Days on Hand. </li></ul> Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) <ul><li> Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or related field, or 10 years of equivalent experience. </li><li> 2 years of production scheduling, master scheduling, or production planning experience. </li><li> Hands-on experience with SAP (planning and capacity master data) and finite scheduling tools. </li><li> Strong Excel and Power BI skills with data analysis experience. </li><li> Demonstrated experience with capacity planning, run-hour forecasting, and machine-loading. </li><li> Experience with NPI planning and managing expedite/special production arrangements. </li><li> Excellent cross-functional collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills. </li></ul> What Will Put You Ahead (Preferred Qualifications) <ul><li> Experience with global supply/operations planning (S&OP/GSOP) processes. </li><li> Knowledge of allocation processes and working with global planning or network supply planning teams. </li><li> Familiarity with Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies. </li><li> Experience with Kinaxis RapidResponse system. </li></ul>This position does not qualify for VISA Sponsorship.At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.Hiring Philosophy All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here .Who We AreAt Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.Our Benefits Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter. Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results. Equal Opportunities Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here , aquí , or tu ).

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Master Production Scheduler (MPS)

Capacity Management

Continuous Improvement

Cross-Functional

Data Analysis

Data Quality

Diversity

Electricity

Entrepreneurship

Fiber Optics

Forecasting

Industrial Engineering

Lean Manufacturing

Manufacturing

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Mass Production

Master Production Schedule

Microsoft Excel

Operations Management

Operations Planning

Performance Management

Performance Metrics

Philosophy

Power BI

Problem Solving Skills

Product/Service Launch

Production Machining

Production Planning

Production Schedule

Production Volume

Quality Management

Resource Management

Risk Analysis

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Sales & Operations Process (S&OP)

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Job Summary: Plans and prepares manufacturing production schedules and departmental workflows to establish sequence and lead time of each production operation to meet shipping dates according to sales forecasts or customer orders | Expedites operations that delay schedules and alters schedules to meet unforeseen conditions; includes estimating | Analyzes plant capacity and production requisition data to determine manufacturing processes and required resources; prepares production reports Impact of the Role: General Profile. Company Overview: General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (OTS) is a global leader in the design, engineering and production of munitions, energetics, weapons, armaments, and missile subsystems around the world.

Company Overview:
General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (OTS) is a global leader in the design, engineering and production of munitions, energetics, weapons, armaments, and missile subsystems around the world. OTS empowers the U.S. military and its allies with an extensive range of overarching product segments applied across all levels of strategic and tactical operations, providing a cutting-edge advantage to our warfighters.

Our Ethos of Honesty, Trust, Transparency, and Alignment, are the guiding principles that form the foundation of everything we do. Integrity is paramount, innovation fuels our passion, customer satisfaction is at the core of our mission, and collaboration is key to our success - fostering a culture of teamwork and mutual respect among employees, partners, and stakeholders.

Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits that include career development and recognition programs.

If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!

Job Summary:
Plans and prepares manufacturing production schedules and departmental workflows to establish sequence and lead time of each production operation to meet shipping dates according to sales forecasts or customer orders | Expedites operations that delay schedules and alters schedules to meet unforeseen conditions; includes estimating | Analyzes plant capacity and production requisition data to determine manufacturing processes and required resources; prepares production reports

Impact of the Role:
<h3>General Profile</h3><ul><li>Requires conceptual knowledge of theories, practices, and procedures within a job discipline </li><li>Performs routine assignments using existing procedures </li><li>Receives instruction, guidance and direction from more senior level roles</li><li>Entry level to a professional career progression</li><li>Consistent exercise of discretion & judgment</li></ul>

Essential Functions:
<ul><li>Performs tasks and duties associated with product manufacture planning, including producing schedules, materials lists, and production plans.</li><li>Helps to analyze production specifications to determine manufacturing processes, tools, and personnel requirements. </li><li>Ensures material flow and production activity are aligned. </li><li>Prepares work orders. </li><li>Recommends schedule changes resulting from material or labor shortages, design changes, or backlogs when necessary.</li><li><ul><li>

Required Qualifications:
<ul><li>Required education and experience: Associate's Degree and 0-3 years' experience OR Equivalent Combination of Relevant Education &/or Experience</li><li>Critical professional related technical skills; computer skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)</li></ul>

Preferred Qualifications:
<ul><li>Preferred education and experience: Bachelor's Degree</li><li>Knowledge, skills & abilities: Analytical thinking skills. Planning skills. Oral and written communication skills. Leadership skills.</li></ul>

Physical Requirements:
<ul><li>Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time.</li><li>Must be able to lift up to 45 pounds.</li><li>Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.</li><li>Work may require employee to work inside and outside with exposure to changing climate and/or operate machinery.</li><li>This position is Safety-Sensitive.</li></ul>

Travel Requirements:
No or very little travel likely.

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