Master Scheduler, Production

Monogram Foods•Chandler, MN

6d•$64,500 - $71,000

About The Position

The Master Scheduler, Production owns the development, execution, and continuous improvement of the near-term finite production schedule, translating approved supply plans into executable manufacturing schedules. The role balances material availability, labor and equipment constraints, customer service requirements, and operational efficiency to support reliable execution. It serves as the primary coordination point between Supply Planning, Operations, and supporting functions, communicating production priorities, risks, and schedule changes across the organization. The position is based in Chandler, Minnesota, is full time, and is listed at an experienced level. The salary range is $64,500 to $71,000.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
4+ years of experience in production scheduling, manufacturing planning, or related roles within a manufacturing environment.
Demonstrated ability to manage short-term production schedules in a constrained, fast-paced environment.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and root-cause analysis skills.
Ability to influence cross-functional teams and communicate effectively with operations and leadership.
Advanced proficiency in Excel.
Experience with ERP/MRP systems.

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing experience in food or consumer packaged goods (CPG).
Experience with MS D365.
Experience with continuous improvement methodologies such as Six Sigma, Lean, or similar.

Responsibilities

Convert the approved supply plan into an executable finite production schedule that meets customer service, inventory, and cost objectives.
Maintain and execute the near-term production schedule, optimizing sequencing, run lengths, and changeovers to meet required ship dates.
Evaluate and balance labor, material, and equipment constraints to maximize manufacturing asset utilization.
Proactively identify schedule risks related to material shortages, labor constraints, equipment downtime, or engineering changes.
Revise production schedules as required and communicate impacts, priorities, and recovery plans to Operations, Supply Planning, and other stakeholders.
Partner with Operations, Procurement, Distribution, Quality, and Customer Service to resolve execution issues and prevent delays.
Monitor and drive performance against KPIs including schedule adherence, attainment, fill rate, service level, and inventory targets.
Track production output, material consumption, and quality data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
Use ERP/MRP systems and Excel-based tools to manage schedules, capacity assumptions, routings, and BOM accuracy.
Monitor and manage excess and obsolete WIP, raw material, and component inventories.
Contribute planning analysis to cross-functional projects and continuous improvement initiatives.