Job Title: Master SchedulerJob Description This individual will be responsible for planning, organizing, and maintaining the Master Production Schedule (MPS). The MPS is a planned production engineering, manufacturing, and shipment schedule, in weekly capacity-constrained sections, that is derived from outputs of the Initial Project Planning Meetings (IPM’s) and consistent discussions and coordination with Technical Project Managers (TPM) and Production Project Managers (PPM). The goals of the MPS are production efficiency, velocity, and on-time shipment performance to Original Customer Promise (OCP). The Master Scheduler works together with the Production Planners to ensure plant loading from the MPS neither under (passing up capacity) or overloads available capacity (causing late deliveries to OCP). Hard Skills + Master Scheduling experience in manufacturing or engineering environment + ERP system advanced knowledge + Manufacturing/Engineering Planning, or Project Management Experience + Ability to report findings and KPI’s to Director of Manufacturing Soft Skills + A hands-on approach to monitoring production processes versus the MPS + Frequent interactions with Engineering Management, Manufacturing Management, Purchasing Management, Quality Management, and Executive Management + Proactive problem-solving methodology Job Type This is a contract position with a duration of 12 Month(s). Work Site This is a fully on-site position in Durham, North Carolina. Work Environment Onsite 5 days/week. Occasional WFH will be approved depending on the workload. This is a heavy collaborative effort that requires communication and interface with all departments up to the C-Suite so onsite is required as a result. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through: + Hiring diverse talent + Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection + Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes + Ensuring growth opportunities for our people The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.