MASTER PRODUCTION SCHEDULER

Human Resources • Upper Sandusky, OH

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About The Position

The Master Scheduler is a critical role responsible for end-to-end production scheduling across complex glass manufacturing value streams. This individual will serve as the central link between sales demand, production execution, and on-time customer delivery. This role requires a highly analytical, decisive leader with proven experience scheduling complex, multi-process manufacturing environments, managing constraints, and driving operational discipline.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Master Scheduler or senior production planner in a complex manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated success scheduling multi-step value streams with competing constraints
• Experience overseeing or closely working with shipping/logistics operations
• Strong understanding of MRP/ERP systems and production planning methodologies
• High level of ownership, accountability, and independent decision-making ability
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence across functions

Nice To Haves

• Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement experience strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and continuously improve the production schedule across multiple value streams and locations
• Balance customer demand, capacity, labor, materials, and equipment constraints to optimize throughput and delivery performance
• Lead scheduling for complex, made-to-order manufacturing environments
• Partner closely with Operations, Sales, Engineering, and Supply Chain to align priorities and resolve conflicts
• Proactively identify risks to schedule adherence and drive corrective action
• Own schedule integrity, accuracy, and execution accountability
• Ensure on-time, accurate, and cost-effective shipment of finished goods
• Coordinate shipping schedules with production output and customer delivery requirements
• Drive continuous improvement in shipping processes, efficiency, and safety
• Drive data-based decision making using KPIs related to schedule adherence, OTIF, lead time, and throughput
• Improve planning systems, processes, and tools to support rapid growth
• Lead cross-functional problem solving in a fast-paced, high-expectation environment
• Support CGS’s entrepreneurial, accountability-driven culture

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees