Master Production Scheduler
About The Position
Under the direction of the Supply Chain Manager, the Master Production Scheduler develops, maintains, and communicates the master production schedule. The role is accountable for Manufacturing Production Control (MPC), aligning customer demand, material availability, inventory objectives, and manufacturing capacity. The position translates forecasts, customer orders, and business priorities into executable schedules; reviews ERP/MRP outputs and material availability; monitors schedule adherence and production risks; and coordinates schedule reviews across impacted teams. It also analyzes manufacturing and inventory performance, supports Lean and continuous improvement, and contributes to cost reductions and Supply Chain initiatives. The role maintains IATF16949-suitable records and performs other duties as required.
Requirements
- BS/BA degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business, or equivalent experience.
- Minimum of five years’ experience in manufacturing planning, production scheduling, materials planning, or a related supply chain environment.
- Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining master production schedules in a manufacturing environment.
- ERP/MRP experience required.
- Computer proficiency, including ERP/MRP systems, production scheduling tools, and data analysis.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and cross-functional facilitation skills.
Nice To Haves
- SAP experience.
- APICS CPIM or CSCP certification.
Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain, and communicate the master production schedule for assigned product families.
- Own Manufacturing Production Control (MPC) processes to support schedule execution, production priorities, and OTIF.
- Translate demand forecasts, customer orders, and business priorities into an executable production schedule.
- Review ERP/MRP outputs, planning parameters, and material availability to maintain accurate scheduling signals.
- Monitor schedule adherence and proactively address capacity constraints, material shortages, and production risks.
- Lead schedule review discussions with Production, Customer Service, Purchasing, Logistics, Warehouse, and other impacted teams.
- Analyze production performance, capacity utilization, inventory levels, and demand changes to recommend schedule improvements.
- Support Lean and continuous improvement activities related to scheduling, inventory, material flow, and production execution.
- Help drive cost reductions and Supply Chain initiatives through effective scheduling, resource planning, and communication.
- Maintain IATF16949-suitable records and perform other duties as required.
Benefits
- Health insurance, dental, and vision coverage (cost-share).
- HSA/FSA.
- Company-provided short-term and long-term disability.
- Company-provided basic life and AD&D insurance.
- Voluntary supplemental life insurance.
- Company-provided EAP.
- Voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity coverage.
- 401(k) plan with employer match.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Volunteer hours.
- Annual bonus based on company performance.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Safety shoe and safety glasses reimbursement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
