Master Scheduler

Donaldson Company•Anderson, IN

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Master Scheduler drives on-time delivery through effective master scheduling and production planning. The role connects Sales, Customer Service, Supply Chain, and Operations to meet customer commitments while optimizing manufacturing capacity, inventory investment, and operational performance. The position requires working on-site at Donaldson’s Anderson, Indiana facility.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
At least five years of Production Inventory Planning and Control experience in a manufacturing environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Five or more years of leadership experience.
APICS certification.
Experience implementing Lean Manufacturing concepts and continuous improvement initiatives.
Experience using Oracle ERP systems.
Strong understanding of manufacturing capacity planning, inventory management, and demand forecasting.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute master production schedules to support on-time delivery and efficient use of manufacturing resources.
Analyze customer backlog, production capacity, material availability, and inventory levels to create achievable production plans.
Adjust schedules for changes in demand, material shortages, equipment downtime, and other operational disruptions.
Communicate scheduling changes, production priorities, and delivery impacts to internal stakeholders.
Lead clear-to-build meetings to align departments and confirm production readiness.
Monitor customer backlog, lead time adherence, and past-due orders to support customer service objectives.
Partner with Shipping to ensure timely and accurate order fulfillment.
Monitor, analyze, and report scheduling and delivery performance metrics.
Generate reports on production plans, capacity utilization, inventory levels, and demand requirements.
Collaborate with Engineering and Operations to maintain accurate bills of material, routings, lead times, and planning parameters, while supporting lean and continuous improvement initiatives.