Epicor Kinetic Master Scheduler

Job Title

Epicor Kinetic Master Scheduler

FLSA Class

Exempt

Department

Manufacturing

Type

Full-time

Reports To

Manufacturing Director

EEO-1 Class

Professionals

***Salary is based on education, experience, and skill.

Summary/Objective

The Epicor Kinetic Master Scheduler owns how the plant plans and schedules production in Epicor Kinetic. Configures and runs finite and advanced scheduling, maintains the data behind the schedule, and turns the schedule into a tool the shop floor trusts. Serves as the link between planning, production, purchasing, and IT, and is the go-to resource for scheduling in Kinetic: how jobs are loaded, why a date moved, and what to change so the plan matches reality.

Essential Functions

• Configure and maintain the Epicor Kinetic scheduling engine, including resource groups, resources, calendars, shifts, capacity, and scheduling blocks.
• Set up and tune finite and infinite scheduling, forward and backward scheduling, and constraint rules to reflect real plant capacity.
• Implement, configure, and support Epicor Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) where licensed, including constraint materials and multi-resource scheduling.
• Own the Global Scheduling process: when it runs, what it touches, and how its results are reviewed.
• Run and analyze MRP, review suggestions, and convert planned jobs into firm jobs with the planning team.
• Use the Job Scheduling Board, Multi-Resource Scheduling Board, Resource Scheduling Board, and Capacity Loading views to balance load and resolve bottlenecks.
• Partner with Purchasing and Inventory so material availability is reflected in schedule dates.
• Support customer delivery commitments by providing realistic promise dates and what-if scenarios.
• Maintain accurate Bills of Operations (routings), production standards, setup and run times, queue and move times, and operation-to-resource mappings.
• Audit part, method, and resource data on a regular cycle and correct issues that distort the schedule.
• Ensure labor and production reporting (MES, time entry) feeds back into the schedule accurately.
• Build and maintain BAQs, dashboards, and reports for load vs. capacity, schedule adherence, late jobs, and WIP.
• Present schedule status and capacity risks in daily or weekly production meetings.
• Train planners, supervisors, and Floor Leads on scheduling workflows and Kinetic screens.
• Write and maintain SOPs and work instructions for scheduling processes.
• Act as the subject matter expert for scheduling-related tickets, upgrades, and testing of new Kinetic releases.
• Communicate with appropriate persons immediately upon discovery of potential problems and work to solve problems promptly and logically.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts to cut lead times, reduce expediting, and raise on-time delivery.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills and Competencies

• Deep working knowledge of Kinetic scheduling: Global Scheduling, finite vs. infinite loading, resource groups, calendars, and the scheduling boards.
• Solid understanding of the Kinetic Production Management, Job Management, MRP, Inventory, and Purchase Management modules and how they connect.
• Proven ability to build and maintain routings, methods of manufacture, and production standards.
• Experience writing BAQs and building dashboards or reports (SSRS or Kinetic reporting).
• Strong grasp of manufacturing concepts: capacity planning, constraints, lead time, WIP, and make-to-order vs. make-to-stock.
• Advanced Excel skills for data analysis and mass data review; proficient in Microsoft Office Applications.
• Able to read, write, and have a working knowledge of English.
• Analytical problem solving: traces a late job or unexpected schedule result back to its root cause in the data or settings.
• Excellent communication skills, written and orally; explains capacity limits and schedule trade-offs clearly to operators, managers, and customers.
• Cross-functional collaboration with Production, Engineering, Purchasing, Sales, and IT.
• Attention to detail: keeps master data clean because the schedule is only as good as its inputs.
• Composure under pressure and high sense of urgency: reprioritizes quickly when machines go down, rush orders arrive, or material is late.
• Teaching mindset: builds others' confidence in the system instead of becoming a single point of failure.

Work Environment

Work is generally performed in an office environment with controlled heating and air, with standard office equipment available. 

The performance of this position may regularly require exposure to the manufacturing areas, which may require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses with side shields and hearing protection.

Occasional evening or weekend support may be required during system go-lives, upgrades, or month-end. Occasional travel to other sites may be required.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Refer to detailed Physical Requirements document. 

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has supervisory responsibilities.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, age, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, national origin, disability (including pregnancy), veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

Qualifications

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Educations and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5 years minimum hands-on experience with Epicor Kinetic or Epicor ERP 10, including at least 3 years focused on production scheduling or planning.
• Knowledge of general manufacturing, welding, finishing and assembly processes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience implementing or supporting Epicor Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) or Epicor Advanced MES.
• Experience with a Kinetic implementation, upgrade (e.g., from Epicor 10 to Kinetic), or cloud migration.
• Familiarity with Epicor Functions, BPMs, Application Studio, or Epicor Data Discovery (EDD).
• Working SQL knowledge for data validation and troubleshooting.
• APICS / ASCM certification (CPIM or CSCP), or Lean / Six Sigma training.
• Background in discrete, job-shop, or mixed-mode manufacturing.