Master Production Scheduler; MPS

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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.

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.

• Develop, maintain, and execute the Master Production Schedule (MPS) for mass‑production and new product introduction (NPI) lines.
• Prepare plant running hour projections by manufacturing process, work center hierarchy, and part number; maintain a rolling two‑month running hours projection.
• Coordinate with NSP/INP (supply/planning partners) to align monthly running hours with annual GSOP/SOP run‑hour assumptions.
• 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.
• Allocate resources and running hours for expedited customer orders and special NPI arrangements, collaborating with Production Planning to minimize disruption to the MPS.
• 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.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies between MPS supply and SAP demand.
• Measure and improve alignment between best capacity and the MPS plan.
• Close gaps between MPS planned quantities and actual production output.
• Align with internal and global allocation processes to ensure fair‑share scheduling in the MPS.
• Proactively adjust MPS in response to changing demand and optimize in‑house make‑part inventory quality while reducing Days on Hand.

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or related field, or 10 years of equivalent experience.
• 2 years of production scheduling, master scheduling, or production planning experience.
• Hands‑on experience with SAP (planning and capacity master data) and finite scheduling tools.
• Strong Excel and Power BI skills with data analysis experience.
• Demonstrated experience with capacity planning, run‑hour forecasting, and machine‑loading.
• Experience with NPI planning and managing expedite/special production arrangements.
• Excellent cross‑functional collaboration, communication, and problem‑solving skills.

• Experience with global supply/operations planning (SOP/GSOP) processes.
• Knowledge of allocation processes and working with global planning or network supply planning teams.
• Familiarity with Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience with Kinaxis Rapid Response system.

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.

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