Master Project Scheduler
About The Position
Dogwood Industries is seeking an experienced Master Scheduler to develop, maintain, and manage integrated project and production schedules supporting customer projects and manufacturing operations. The position coordinates across Project Management, Engineering, Procurement, Production, Manufacturing Operations, and Supply Chain to create realistic schedules, identify conflicts and risks, monitor performance, and align project and production activities with company objectives. The role also supports long-range production planning, SIOP, lean manufacturing initiatives, and the accuracy and integrity of production documentation and ERP processes. This is an onsite position at Dogwood’s Everett office, with travel to the Sedro-Woolley and Bothell offices as needed. The role is primarily office-based and may include visits to manufacturing facilities or job sites. The work environment may include factory noise, dust, fumes, odors, and handling or inspecting materials. Compensation is $91,500 to $130,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain Management, Construction Management, Manufacturing, or a related field, or 3+ years of related industry experience in manufacturing, construction, engineering, operations, project coordination, or as a Project Engineer.
- Strong analytical skills and exceptional organizational abilities.
- Ability to influence cross-functional teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in manufacturing, modular construction, structural steel, industrial fabrication, or engineered products industries.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, Smartsheet, or similar scheduling software.
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems.
- APICS/ASCM certification.
- Lean Manufacturing experience.
- Advanced Excel and reporting skills.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain integrated master schedules across multiple projects and manufacturing activities, coordinating procurement to align customer demand, material availability, and delivery commitments.
- Build detailed schedules identifying critical paths, dependencies, milestones, and schedule requirements.
- Coordinate schedule development and alignment with Project Managers, Project Engineers, Procurement, Manufacturing, and Operations teams.
- Monitor schedule performance and ensure accurate pull schedules are maintained.
- Identify schedule risks and develop mitigation strategies.
- Support long-range production planning, scheduling standards, methodologies, standard work, and best practices.
- Balance competing priorities across multiple projects and customer programs.
- Balance customer demand with on-hand material availability, planned supplier deliveries, and expedites to support master production schedules.
- Evaluate schedule impacts from engineering changes, procurement delays, production constraints, and customer-driven changes.
- Lead the SIOP (Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning) process.
- Support lean manufacturing initiatives to improve schedule adherence and throughput.
- Support the creation, release, and accuracy of work orders, routings, bills of materials, drawings, specifications, and other production-related documentation while ensuring ERP system integrity and adherence to established processes.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision health benefits.
- Company-paid and supplemental life insurance.
- Short-term disability.
- Long-term disability.
- Additional voluntary benefits.
- Paid vacation.
- Paid sick leave.
- Paid holidays.
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
- Employee Referral Bonus Program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
