Master Scheduler

Title: Master Scheduler      

Reports to: Materials Manager   
Pay range: $63,000-$83,000/year
Location: Onsite, Niagara Falls, NY

Imagine working at the forefront of innovation in fluid-flow technology, with over 1,400 colleagues across the globe, and contributing to a legacy of excellence that spans eight manufacturing facilities on four continents. Armstrong Fluid Technology is more than just a leader in our industry; we are a community of the brightest and most creative minds, driven by a shared mission to engineer the future and safeguard our planet.

As part of our team, you'll be immersed in an environment that fosters growth, creativity, and collaboration. Here, you'll have the opportunity to push boundaries, tackle exciting challenges, and develop cutting-edge solutions that promote energy efficiency and reduce environmental impact. Every day offers the chance to make a meaningful contribution to a more sustainable future, driving innovations that help lower global carbon footprints. Together, we’re creating a legacy that goes beyond business—one that’s changing the world for the better.

In this role, you will coordinate production resource planning and schedules so that all products manufactured at API are done safely and meet production demands, shipping schedules, and quality standards while managing material, labor, and overhead costs to ensure profitability.

Key Accountabilities

Production Planning & Coordination

• Work closely with the Production Supervisors to ensure production schedules are met.
• Schedule the workflow through the departments to maximize our workforce and enhance time delivery.
• Assist production supervisors in planning and scheduling programs to meet sales orders and required manpower and machine requirements.
• Ensures that deviations to the production schedule are investigated and acted upon.
• Constant shop floor review with the assembly supervisors to avoid possible bottlenecks.
• Coordinate closely with scheduler/planner to understand capacity and throughput to maintain constant production flow while meeting fulfillment deadlines.
• Ensure orders are completed as Workflows are designed.
• Verify customer requirements.

Materials & Inventory Management

• Works with Buyer/Planner to maintain optimum inventory levels, ensuring on-time shipments, while minimizing carrying costs and premium transportation charges.
• Assist and support the physical inventory.
• Effective communication on shipping delays by publishing daily reports to the scheduler and planner.

Safety & Compliance

• Participate in Daily Supervisor meetings with safety being 1st priority in accordance with Armstrong behaviors. Review Plan, actuals, and identify blockages (Safety, Quality, Resources, Equipment, Material, Information).
• Adhere to "Code of Business Conduct & Ethics".

General Responsibilities

• Performs additional tasks and responsibilities as needed to support team and business objectives.

What We’re Looking For

To thrive in this role, you should bring:

Education and Experience

• High school diploma required. College degree preferred, ideally with a major in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business Administration, or Industrial Engineering.
• 4+ years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Previous supervisory experience preferred.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States.
• This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Proficiency in using ERP software, InforLN preferred
• Ability to create and follow schedules.
• Organization skills and willingness to assume accountability for plant practices

Soft Skills

• Communication: Convey complex planning concepts across departments while actively listening to understand diverse stakeholder needs.
• Analytical Thinking: strong problem-solving capabilities to address supply chain disruptions and the ability to interpret data to transform numbers into actionable insights.
• Relationship Management: Collaborates across functions and skillfully negotiates to balance competing departmental priorities within the organization.
• Organization & Time Management: Managing multiple planning horizons simultaneously while maintaining meticulous attention to detail.
• Adaptability: Flexibility to respond to changing conditions and willingness to embrace new planning methodologies as business needs evolve.

Why Armstrong Fluid Technology?

By joining us, you’ll become part of a global community dedicated to pushing the boundaries of fluid-flow technology while upholding Armstrong's commitment to sustainability. You’ll have endless opportunities to learn, grow, and make a significant impact on the world. Together, we'll build tomorrow’s solutions today.