Master Production Scheduler

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Job Function:

Supply Chain Planning

Job Sub Function:

Production Planning & Scheduling

Job Category:

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

Warsaw, Indiana, United States of America

Job Description:

Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopedics business to establish a standalone orthopedics company, operating as DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months, subject to legal requirements, including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as may be required, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals.

Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of DePuy Synthes and your employment would be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by DePuy Synthes at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes.

DePuy Synthes, currently part of the Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices Companies, provides one of the most comprehensive orthopedics portfolios in the world.

DePuy Synthes solutions, in specialties including joint reconstruction, trauma, craniomaxillofacial, spinal surgery and sports medicine, are designed to advance patient care while delivering clinical and economic value to health care systems worldwide. For more information, visit www.depuysynthes.com.

We’re seeking a Master Production Scheduler in Warsaw, IN. 

Role Summary

The Master Scheduler is responsible for developing and maintaining a constrained Master Production Schedule (cMPS) that aligns site capacity with network requirements while driving global optimization and digital transformation initiatives. This role ensures optimal resource utilization at the site level, supports network-wide capacity planning, and mitigates constraints through advanced analytics and scenario planning. The position is critical for balancing demand and supply, enabling timely delivery of products across the global network, and supporting strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

Site & Network Capacity Planning

• Develop and maintain a monthly constrained Master Production Schedule (MPS) based on net requirements.

• Perform site capacity planning for resources, shifts, equipment, and planned shutdowns.

• Lead site Rough-Cut Capacity Planning (RCCP) reviews and identify improvement opportunities.

• Chair and own the Site Latest Estimate (LE) process, ensuring alignment with Net Requirements Plan (NRP).

• Collaborate with global teams to identify and mitigate capacity constraints across the network.

Advanced Planning & Digital Transformation

• Utilize advanced planning systems (SAP/APO) for scenario modelling and predictive analytics.

• Partner with data analytics teams to develop KPI dashboards and leverage AI/ML-based forecasting.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and digital transformation projects within planning processes.

Risk Management & Governance

• Develop risk mitigation strategies for supply disruptions and capacity constraints.

• Ensure compliance with global regulatory standards (Quality, EHS, Financial) and trade compliance requirements.

• Communicate business-related issues or opportunities to management promptly.

Inventory & Scheduling

• Coordinate frozen period horizons for production requirements, including scheduling, rescheduling, rework, and outsourced work-in-process inventory.

• Manage finished goods pull-forward processes and projections post-LE.

• Participate in lead-time reduction initiatives and global optimization projects.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Support