Job Description

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Job Title:

Master Production Scheduler

Status:

FT

Reports in to:

Demand & Planning Manager

Functional Department

: Supply Chain Manager

Pay: $66,880 - $90,000

Expected hours:

40 per week

Schedule:

8-hour shift

Company Overview

Welcome to RIMOWA, the first German Maison of the Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy (LVMH) Group. We are a global lifestyle brand with a mission to create the essential tools for a lifetime of travel. For more than 120 years, we have dedicated ourselves to developing unique products where function coexists with luxury, heritage with innovation, and craftsmanship with design.


We seek to attract, recruit and develop the most talented individuals with all levels of experience. The diversity of our ecosystem offers each person unparalleled career opportunities and therefore holds a definite appeal for candidates. Thanks to our exemplary sourcing and recruitment approach, we are widely recognized as a preferred employer.


Our products are created with longevity in mind because the most meaningful journeys last more than a trip, they last a lifetime. Join us to discover your own.

Description

We are searching for an analytical and self-motivated Master Production Scheduler who works well in a collaborative, cross-functional environment. In this role, you will be responsible for assessing and providing instruction on production's needs through the interpretation of the demand plan coming from our Headquarters. Success in this position requires strong communication skills and the ability to present clear, data-driven recommendations to production leaders, global teams and other key stakeholders.

To be successful as a Master Production Scheduler, you must be able to proactively identify and prevent potential incidents by working closely with production leaders, materials management, logistics, engineering, and quality. An outstanding Master Production Scheduler can juggle multiple responsibilities at once and make informed decisions in fast-paced environments while ensuring alignment between scheduling, capacity, and shop floor execution.

Key Responsibilities and Accountability

Plan and control all scheduling activities supporting RIMOWA North America (RNA) Inc. production. Balance production with demand to support targets consistent with our customer service levels, inventory turn goals and capacity utilization. Develop, manage, and adjust detailed daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules for assembly, pre-assembly, pre-production, based on equipment, headcounts, and raw material availability. Create detailed production schedules for pre-assembly of component items, assembly of finished goods, and seasonal and prototype first-offs. Build business plan summaries for assigned product types and selected SKU's including demand and production data. Provide production schedules by SKU and by line; maintain and improve compliance metrics, reporting actual versus plan. Manage and update production schedules every day to ensure alignment with operational realities. Maintain and improve production compliance metrics to measure performance - report actual vs. plan. Use capacity planning tools to determine if production will be constrained in future periods, load level production plan, and identify potential corrective actions such as working overtime, adding equipment, or expediting Lead cross-functional alignment with procurement to optimize material readiness, mitigate supply risks, and support agile rescheduling based on shortages or changing priorities. Monitor and manage production capacity, including leading bi-weekly capacity reviews, long-term planning and updating PDP dashboards Organize daily meetings to present and discuss the production schedule Maintain detailed records and prepare and submit necessary reports (daily, weekly, and monthly reporting, including production cases, standard hours, daily targets, backlog reports, and updates to Finance.) Assign and reassign work orders, including creating, splitting, and adjusting orders. Develop and maintain strong professional relationships with key stakeholders across production, materials, logistics, finance, engineering, and leadership. Report and follow up on material shortages in collaboration with the materials team; oversee weekly carry-overs across all schedules. Conduct regular shop floor visits (e.g., twice weekly at 9 AM shop floor; daily with Supervisors) to validate schedule execution, gather feedback, and address operational issues. Support scheduling tool development in partnership with IT, as well as SAP Production Planning implementation, standard time updates, and efficiency improvement initiatives. These duties outlined reflect the job description as accurately as possible at this time. Duties are subject to change at the discretion of Management.

Competencies required for the role

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

Desirable

Formal Education:

Degree or diploma in business, logistics, accounting, supply chain management

X

Manufacturing Environment:

Five plus years' experience in planning or scheduling in a manufacturing environment; Demonstrated experience in developing, managing, and adjusting complex production schedules for various production stages and departments.

X

Certification:

APICS, CIPP or CPSM preferred

X

Analytical Thinking:

Ability to analyze complex data, identify trends, and make informed decisions to optimize production schedules and capacity utilization.



X

Problem-Solving:

Proactive in identifying potential constraints, material shortages, and operational issues, and developing effective corrective actions.

X

Planning and Organization:

Strong ability to plan, organize, and prioritize multiple tasks and schedules in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

X

Communication & Interpersonal Skills:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively collaborate with various departments, lead meetings, and present reports. Ability to build and maintain strong professional relationships.

X

Detail-Oriented:

Meticulous attention to detail in developing, managing, and adjusting schedules, maintaining records, and ensuring data accuracy.

X

Adaptability & Flexibility:

Ability to adapt to changing priorities, unexpected challenges (e.g., material shortages), and adjust schedules accordingly.

X

Proactiveness:

Takes initiative to identify and address potential issues before they impact production.

X

Process Improvement:

Involvement in efficiency improvement initiatives and supporting tool development.

X

Material Flow Management:

Experience in coordinating with procurement and materials teams to ensure material readiness and address shortages.

X

Skills

Essential

Desirable

Advanced Scheduling & Planning:

Proficiency in developing and managing detailed production schedules across multiple departments (assembly, pre-assembly, CNC, etc.).

X

Capacity Planning:

Expertise in using capacity planning tools, conduct capacity reviews, and load-level production plans.

X

Data Analysis & Reporting:

Strong ability to collect, analyze, and report on production metrics (e.g., compliance, actual vs. plan, backlog reports).

X

ERP/MRP Systems (SAP):

Hands-on experience with SAP Production Planning implementation and related functionalities.

X

Material Requirements Planning (MRP) & Inventory Management:

Understanding of how to optimize material readiness, mitigate supply risks, and manage inventory in relation to production schedules.

X

Cross-functional Collaboration:

Proven ability to work effectively with Procurement, Materials, Logistics, Finance, Engineering, and Leadership; strong negotiation and persuasion skills

X

Microsoft Office Suite:

Advanced Excel & Power BI for data analysis and reporting.

X

Meeting Facilitation:

Ability to organize and lead daily meetings to discuss schedules.

X

Work Order Management:

Experience in creating, splitting, and adjusting orders.

X

Time Management:

Efficiently manage daily production timings and ensure alignment with operational realities.

X

Working Conditions:

Work under pressure, attention to detail, fast pace, repetitive tasks, manual dexterity, hand-eye co-ordination, standing for extended periods, working with others, problem solving, decision making, critical thinking, significant use of memory, continuous learning.

We would like to speak to individuals who are aligned with our core values of having an entrepreneurial spirit and collaborating as a team with no room for ego. We operate as one crew and celebrate our differences as we strive to be agile and resilient.

RIMOWA North America Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions at RIMOWA are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, ancestry, national origin, ethnic origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, sexual orientation, record of offences, marital status, family status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial, or local law, regulation, or ordinance. We value an inclusive and diverse workforce and encourage applications from all qualified candidates. If you have accommodation needs throughout the selection process, please contact our HR department.

* RIMOWA leverages AI technology within its electronic screening processes.