Master Scheduler/Planner

PPC FLEX•Pewaukee, WI

About The Position

The Master Production Planner Scheduler is responsible for creating and managing both short- and long-term production schedules. This role involves adjusting schedules based on forecasts and production capacity to support Sales and Operations initiatives. Key responsibilities include coordinating production, monitoring inventory availability, and managing expedited orders to ensure accurate delivery dates and maximize efficiency. The Master Production Planner Scheduler is tasked with developing master specifications, general material specifications, production jobs, and work instructions, which communicate the details of a customer’s order in line with the item’s specifications. This position requires close collaboration with the Operations, Purchasing, Quality, and Shipping & Receiving teams to ensure everyone has a clear understanding of the requirements needed to meet production priorities. In the absence of the Master Production Planner Scheduler, the Director of Supply Chain will take over these responsibilities.

Requirements

3-5+ years of direct planning/master scheduling experience.
Knowledge of Production, Quality Control, and Supply Chain processes to facilitate effective strategies.
Ability to be flexible in adapting to changing requirements and prioritize multiple tasks proactively.
Strong organizational and analytical skills with keen attention to detail and situational awareness.
Dependable, ambitious, and energetic with a positive demeanor.
Forward thinker with a creative approach toward building solutions.
Detail orientation required for information systems’ inputs with a high degree of accuracy.
Experienced in the use of ERP systems.
Proficient in Microsoft Word and Windows Operating system
Advanced proficiency in Excel.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Radius Highly desirable.
Four-year degree in Business Management, Supply Chain, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and collaborate with Operations, Supply Chain, and the Customer Service Team to implement production plans while balancing capacity, material availability, workforce challenges, and manufacturing efficiencies.
Monitor schedule movement and manage expectations via clear, concise communication to support accurate promise dates.
Continuously gain knowledge and understanding critical to manufacturing and variables that affect productivity related to machine capabilities and changeovers.
Research discrepancies and issues to effectively solve these opportunities on time.
Facilitate open, positive communication and teamwork between departments to drive toward common goals.
Monitor and communicate KPI data and analysis needed to implement opportunities to improve lead times, on-time delivery, and schedule attainment.
Perform other duties which may be assigned as part of the essential functions of the position.
Production Job creation of all New, Repeat with change, Repeat, and Trial jobs.
Develop and maintain Master Estimates for all product types.
Generates improvement ideas and embraces improvement projects to better the business.
Perform post-production analysis and implement necessary changes to items or master specifications.