Master Scheduler

PAC Worldwide • Bethlehem, PA

6d

About The Position

Turn customer demand into an executable production plan. In high‑speed manufacturing, a great production schedule is more than a spreadsheet — it’s the link between what we promise customers and what our operations teams can realistically deliver. ProAmpac is seeking an experienced Master Scheduler who understands the pace, complexity, and competing priorities of a manufacturing environment. You will build and manage production plans that balance customer requirements, plant capacity, material availability, inventory targets, manufacturing lead times, and operational efficiency. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving the daily puzzle of manufacturing. You know that the best schedule considers more than demand — it accounts for equipment capacity, changeovers, materials, inventory, lead times, and customer commitments, while giving Operations a plan they can execute.

Requirements

• 2–5 years of experience in master scheduling, production planning, inventory control, or a closely related manufacturing planning role.
• Experience supporting a high‑speed or complex manufacturing environment where production priorities, capacity, customer demand, and material constraints must be balanced daily.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing planning, demand planning, replenishment, inventory management, and production‑capacity concepts.
• Experience measuring manufacturing productivity, efficiency, schedule attainment, or similar operational performance metrics.
• Experience working with MRP/ERP platforms such as Microsoft Dynamics 365, SAP, Oracle, or similar systems.
• Strong Excel and analytical skills with the ability to turn data into practical production decisions.
• The ability to identify problems quickly, evaluate tradeoffs, and develop solutions when priorities compete.
• Strong communication skills and confidence working across Operations, Sales, Customer Service, Supply Chain, and leadership.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with advanced planning or scheduling tools such as Preactor, Kinaxis, or similar technology (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Develop master production schedules based on customer demand, sales forecasts, historical trends, new business, inventory requirements, and available capacity.
• Translate customer requirements into realistic, executable production plans for a fast‑paced manufacturing operation.
• Analyze capacity, manufacturing lead times, material availability, and operational constraints to identify risks before they affect customer delivery.
• Provide monthly production schedules and adjust priorities as demand and operating conditions change.
• Make delivery commitments for make‑to‑order products based on available materials and production capacity.
• Establish and manage finished‑goods inventory and safety‑stock targets by product and pack size.
• Balance service levels with inventory investment while supporting corporate inventory‑turn goals.
• Monitor actual production performance against the master schedule, identify gaps, and partner with Operations to improve schedule attainment.
• Work closely with plant buyers to understand raw‑material availability, supplier lead times, and purchase‑order priorities.
• Support Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) discussions with clear visibility into demand, capacity, inventory, service levels, and resource requirements.
• Maintain accurate planning parameters within MRP/ERP systems, including lead times, lot sizes, and item‑master data.
• Track and communicate key scheduling, inventory, and production‑performance metrics.
• Lead continuous‑improvement opportunities that strengthen schedule attainment, reduce unnecessary changeovers, improve inventory accuracy, and support manufacturing efficiency.

Benefits

• The packaging that we manufacture reaches virtually all corners of the earth.
• Innovation and invention are as important as ever to our growth moving forward.
• As we think of our humble beginnings, we are proud of what we have accomplished and excited for what the future holds!
• At PAC we CARE, CONNECT and CREATE!
• Join our team !

What This Job Offers

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