Master Planner Section Manager

SkyWater is co-creating our employees’ careers the same way we co-create revolutionary computing technologies that enable developers to bring innovations to market.
In our Minnesota headquarters and Florida location, employees work together to activate our vision to improve the world by revolutionizing technology realization.
Joining our US investor-owned team means contributing to commercialization of some of the most exciting technologies the world has ever seen including superconducting, 3D integrated circuits or computer chips, carbon nanotubes, photonic logic devices, Micro Electro-Mechanical Systems and other emerging device topologies.
We manufacture products for aerospace and defense, medical, automotive, consumer and industrial markets, to name a few.
Our customers include emerging leaders who rely on our Trusted intellectual property security and quality manufacturing services.
SkyWater’s Values of Integrity, Excellence, Collaboration, Empowerment and Growth Mindset guide us to cultivate a learning environment and invest in developing the knowledge of highly skilled, dedicated employees.
We provide them with a dynamic workplace, open communication and an opportunity to grow within the company.
If you’re searching for a company where you can be a part of the next level of technology and truly make a difference, consider joining SkyWater today! Primary Objective: In a team based environment the Master Scheduler will provide a critical link and work closely with Engineering, Program Management, Purchasing and Manufacturing to adequately support all planning activities in a timely manner.
The Master Planner is responsible for steering all processes within the S&OP process, such as orchestrating Demand/Capacity/Consensus Review Meetings, building and deploying a performance management system, and successfully identify improvement potential.
The Master Planner will also supervise Planning Technicians who are responsible for approving run status change paperwork and other IE & planning related activities Will use various modeling techniques, data analytics tools, statistical methods, and planning concepts to ensure timely decision making, fab efficiency and customer satisfaction.
The Master Planner will lead capacity, demand, and strategical planning for the factory.
Major Areas of Accountability: 1.
Actively drive overall Demand Planning governance, ensuring consistency / best practice sharing across all market segments, and coordinating all the Demand Review Meetings, ensuring adherence to the schedule 2.
Design and enforce Demand Planning performance management process, tracking all relevant performance areas/KPIs (e.
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, forecast accuracy, trend anticipation, forecast bias, time to convergence, consensus) and ensuring metric and measurement consistency across all market segments (e.
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, prepare and initiate performance dialogues using KPI dashboards) 3.
Coordinates the efficient expediting of materials and work in process with purchasing, production and engineering.
Proactively identify areas of potential production concerns, keeping in mind capacity constraints, shortages and communicates analysis/recommendations to all parties impacted.
Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions related to material planning and production scheduling.
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Regularly follow up on continuous improvement activities owned by the various teams within the Demand Planning organization, streamlining efforts and ensuring diligent and rigorous execution 5.
Support customer commits and on time performance.
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Support Operations by setting factory metrics and prioritizing improvements across all shifts.
Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: Education: Bachelors’ degree in Engineering or Business Experience and Skills: • 6+ years experience as a Master Scheduler/Production planner, Industrial Engineering or equivalent.
• Ideal candidate must have strong analytical, verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with Capacity Modeling and functional area ownership to support OEE and Cycle Time improvements.
• Self-motivated and willing to go above and beyond to achieve customer success.
Technology/Equipment: • Experience with Microsoft Office • Experience with planning tools like MS Project • Knowledge of MRP system a plus U.
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Person Required: SkyWater Technology Foundry, Inc.
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Preferred Qualifications: Education: Bachelors’ degree in Engineering or Business and Masters’ degree in Engineering or MBA Experience and Skills: • 8+ years experience as a Master Scheduler/Production planner, Industrial Engineering or equivalent.
• Advanced planning systems knowledge is a plus.
• Ideal candidate must have strong analytical, verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with Capacity Modeling and functional area ownership to support OEE and Cycle Time improvements.
• Self-motivated and willing to go above and beyond to achieve customer success.
• Experience supervising a small team of direct reports.
Technology/Equipment: • Experience with Microsoft Office • Experience with planning tools like MS Project • Knowledge of MRP system a plus • Simulation Modeling of (Finance and Capacity) U.
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Person Required: SkyWater Technology Foundry, Inc.
subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).
All accepted applications must be U.
S.
Persons as defined by ITAR.
ITAR defines a U.
S.
Person as a U.
S.
citizen, U.
S.
Permanent Resident, Political Asylee, or Refugee.
SkyWater has an exciting environment where the brightest semiconductor minds come together to achieve exceptional results.
We offer competitive salary and financial benefits, such as, bonuses, life insurance, 401k match, and opportunities to buy SkyWater stock at a discounted rate.
We provide benefits that promote a healthy life, such as, comprehensive benefits package including benefit eligibility day one, paid time off, paid holidays, an on-site fitness facility, an on-site, self-serve market and so much more! SkyWater is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Applicants for all job openings are welcome and will be considered without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic characteristics, medical conditions, family care or medical leave status, military service or status as a Protected Veteran, marital status, familial status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, status with regard to public assistance, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local laws (“Protected Characteristics”).
SkyWater complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws concerning EEO/AA employment.
SkyWater complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.
If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at 952-851-5200 or Human_Resources@SkyWatertechnology.
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