Master Scheduler

Job Summary:

Scheduling and facilities planning for commercial projects. Coordinating with Program Managers and customers while monitoring the schedule throughout the project. Communicating and working with Department Managers, Engineers, Sales and Technicians to solve issues and making adjustments to the schedule as required. Maintaining Vlab accuracy to reflect real-time and projected testing to ensure project completion and report delivery as promised.

Job Responsibilities:

• Run reports in VLab daily to check for projects in "schedule" and "planning" in order to schedule projects that are ready and plan asset needs for upcoming projects
• Assign equipment and manpower to testing while accounting for equipment capabilities and employee training
• Adjust schedules in the event of equipment failure, customer delays, illness, etc.
• Ensure Changes of Scope are initiated when needed for additional testing
• Schedule coordination across departments for uninterrupted testing
• Communication of the program's progress between management, engineers, technicians and customers
• Review data for release to the writing team. Report tracking for on-time delivery. Report and procedure writing. Report and procedure reviews for consistency and clarity
• Kick off meetings and evaluation of testing requirements for a seamless program
• Manage promised delivery dates and communication with customer on needs and expectations

Job Requirements:

• Works on complex assignments requiring independent action and a high degree of initiative to resolve issues
• Manage multiple projects concurrently
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to read and understand quotes, SOWs and standards
• Knowledge of EMI, Environmental and Dynamics testing and practices is a plus
• Work schedule flexibility and frequent overtime
• Ability to arrange and rearrange schedules and personnel according to testing needs, job and asset assignment

Education and Experience:

• HS Diploma required; college degree preferred but not required
• 3+ years of experience in technical environment and scheduling
• Technical testing experience