Manufacturing Master Scheduler

GE Vernova • Clearwater, FL

76d • Onsite

About The Position

The Master Scheduler plays a critical role in aligning production planning with customer demand, ensuring optimal service levels while supporting efficient material flow through the supply chain. Reporting to the Site Production Planning Leader, this role is responsible for scheduling customer orders in the manufacturing system and ensuring alignment with capacity, material availability, and overall business priorities by leading master production schedule (MPS) process. The Master Scheduler will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams—including Operations, Purchasing, Logistics, Sales —to improve system capabilities, reporting, and processes to support business growth and service objectives.

Requirements

• Ability to work 1st Shift (8am-4pm)
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college OR a High School diploma with at least 5 years of experience in manufacturing planning
• Minimum of 3 years working with an ERP system
• Legal authorization to work in the USA without sponsorship now or in the future

Nice To Haves

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
• Established project management skills.
• Self-directed with the ability to work independently in a matrix organization.
• Strong team integration skills with the ability to communicate at all layers of the Business.
• Strong computer skills including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, SAP
• Strong analytical skills, including trend analysis and the ability to use materials and scheduling data systems as required.
• Previous experience with production planning, scheduling, and MPS processes

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update the production schedule to support timely delivery of customer orders while helping balance inventory levels, capacity utilization, and material flow.
• Support the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process by preparing planning inputs, reviewing demand and supply changes, and helping identify medium- and long-term capacity or material risks.
• Monitor and adjust schedules in response to changes in demand, supply disruptions, or manufacturing constraints, escalating risks and helping minimize impact to customer service.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective action follow-up when the production plan is not achieved, helping identify recurring constraints and improvement opportunities.
• Support improvements to planning tools, ERP data accuracy, and reporting capabilities to meet evolving operational needs.
• Partner with Purchasing, Manufacturing, and Customer Service teams to communicate schedule updates, resolve planning issues, and mitigate risks to customer commitments.
• Serve as a key point of contact for sales order production status, supporting proactive communication on schedule risks, constraints, and recovery opportunities.
• Provide guidance to production planners on scheduling inputs, system updates, and micro-scheduling alignment as needed.
• Support Lean scheduling practices and inventory strategies that improve material flow, inventory turns, and shortage visibility.
• Maintain planning metrics, KPIs, and reporting tools to provide visibility into schedule adherence, service levels, and process performance.
• Participate in daily management with planners, weekly MPS reviews with production, and monthly S&OP reviews with stakeholders.
• Apply planning and scheduling best practices to support consistent execution and continuous improvement.
• Work within established policies and procedures, using sound judgment and critical thinking to meet expectations for quality, volume, and timeliness.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• Access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
• GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions
• Access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants
• Tuition assistance
• Adoption assistance
• Paid parental leave
• Disability benefits
• Life insurance
• 12 paid holidays
• Permissive time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level