Master Scheduler

Central Power Systems & Services•Tracy, MO

12d•$100,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

Central Power Systems & Services is seeking an experienced, highly organized Master Scheduler to lead production scheduling and planning in its Generator Manufacturing Division in Platte City, Missouri. The role ensures production schedules align with customer demand, material availability, manufacturing capacity, and operational priorities. The Master Scheduler develops, maintains, and continuously improves the master production schedule, coordinating with Production, Engineering, Procurement, Inventory Control, Logistics, Sales, and Operations leadership so generators and related components are manufactured efficiently and delivered on time. The position oversees master production scheduling, production planning and capacity management, material planning and inventory coordination, cross-functional communication, ERP-based scheduling, reporting, and continuous improvement. It uses Epicor ERP and other planning tools to maintain accurate scheduling information and track key performance indicators. The role supports Lean Manufacturing and helps improve scheduling accuracy, manufacturing efficiency, production flow, and delivery performance. The position is based in a combined office and active manufacturing environment. It involves regular movement through manufacturing facilities and exposure to common industrial conditions. Central Power Systems & Services describes itself as a privately held, growing company founded in 1954, focused on designing, manufacturing, and supporting power generation equipment.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in production scheduling, master scheduling, manufacturing planning, or supply chain operations.
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, production workflows, and capacity planning.
Experience in a complex manufacturing environment with multiple production departments and competing priorities.
Working knowledge of Material Requirements Planning (MRP), Master Production Scheduling (MPS), and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.
Experience analyzing production schedules, material availability, inventory requirements, and manufacturing lead times.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with production planning software.
Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across multiple departments.
Ability to prioritize competing demands and make sound decisions in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Strong attention to detail and ability to anticipate operational challenges while maintaining a broader perspective.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States; employment eligibility will be verified at hire.
Offers of employment are contingent upon applicable pre-employment background checks and drug screening, including THC, in accordance with applicable laws and company policies.
Must follow company safety policies and wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in designated manufacturing areas.
A bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or a related field is preferred; equivalent manufacturing experience will be considered.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Epicor ERP or a comparable manufacturing ERP system.
Experience scheduling production in heavy equipment, industrial manufacturing, power generation, or custom-engineered equipment environments.
Experience with high-mix, low-volume or engineer-to-order manufacturing operations.
APICS/ASCM certification, such as CPIM or CSCP.
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
Experience with capacity planning, production forecasting, and inventory optimization.
Familiarity with fabrication, welding, machining, electrical assembly, and mechanical assembly operations.
Experience supporting manufacturing growth, facility expansion, or increased production capacity.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and maintain a master production schedule aligned with customer orders, production capacity, and business objectives.
Establish production priorities and coordinate manufacturing schedules to meet customer delivery commitments.
Monitor production progress and adjust schedules to account for changing demand, material availability, equipment capacity, and operational constraints.
Coordinate schedules across Fabrication, Welding, Paint, Electrical Assembly, Mechanical Assembly, and Final Production.
Evaluate workloads and available capacity to identify bottlenecks and recommend adjustments.
Maintain accurate production schedules and communicate schedule changes to appropriate departments.
Balance production efficiency, inventory levels, labor availability, and customer delivery requirements.
Analyze production capacity, labor resources, equipment availability, and manufacturing lead times to develop realistic schedules.
Work with Operations leadership to identify capacity constraints and develop solutions that maximize production output.
Anticipate scheduling conflicts, delays, and resource shortages before they affect customer commitments.
Support long-term production planning and capacity expansion initiatives.
Evaluate production trends and recommend improvements to scheduling processes and manufacturing workflows.
Assist leadership in determining staffing, equipment, and resource needs based on forecasted demand.
Coordinate with Procurement, Parts, and Inventory Control to ensure materials and components are available for production.
Monitor material shortages, supplier delays, and inventory constraints that could affect production.
Work with purchasing personnel to prioritize critical materials and expedite orders when necessary.
Ensure schedules reflect material availability and expected delivery dates; identify opportunities to improve material flow, reduce excess inventory, and minimize disruptions.
Serve as a central communication point among Production, Engineering, Procurement, Logistics, Sales, and Operations leadership regarding schedules.
Facilitate production scheduling meetings to review priorities, identify challenges, and communicate schedule changes.
Coordinate with Engineering on design changes, product modifications, and new product introductions.
Collaborate with Logistics to align production completion dates with shipping and customer delivery requirements.
Communicate scheduling risks, delays, and recommended solutions to management, and build effective working relationships across departments.
Use Epicor ERP and other planning tools to develop, maintain, and monitor production schedules.
Maintain accurate scheduling data, production orders, lead times, and manufacturing information in the ERP system.
Analyze production data and develop and maintain scheduling reports and KPIs, including on-time production completion, schedule adherence, capacity utilization, lead times, material shortages and delays, WIP levels, and on-time customer delivery.
Identify opportunities to improve scheduling accuracy, reduce manufacturing downtime, and increase production efficiency; support Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
Recommend improvements to scheduling processes, ERP utilization, and cross-functional coordination.
Maintain an accurate, realistic, and achievable master production schedule; improve production flow and reduce scheduling conflicts.
Identify shortages and capacity constraints before they disrupt manufacturing, improve interdepartmental coordination, and increase schedule adherence and on-time delivery.
Support production growth through effective planning and resource utilization, taking ownership of the scheduling process and continuously seeking efficiency improvements.