Master Scheduler

Wildeck, Inc • Waukesha, WI

24d

About The Position

The Master Scheduler is responsible for developing, maintaining, and executing
the master production schedule for all product lines, ensuring customer demand
is met while optimizing inventory levels, capacity utilization, and
manufacturing efficiency. This role serves as the central coordination point
between sales, manufacturing, procurement, and logistics.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain/operations management or related field of study.
• Minimum 3 years experience in production planning or scheduling in a manufacturing ERP environment.
• Expert level proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, macros, complex formulas, data analysis and automation). Power BI and ERP (e.g., Epicor) experience a plus.
• Strong analytical skills, problem-solving, decision making, prioritization and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities with cross-functional teams.
• Physical Requirements include: Twisting, turning, grasping, reaching, kneeling, crawling, pulling, extended periods of standing, ability to lift 25 pounds. Constantly operates a computer and other office equipment (copier/printer). Specific vision abilities required include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Must be able to remain in a stationary position at least 50% of the time.

Nice To Haves

• Power BI and ERP (e.g., Epicor) experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production schedules based on forecasted demand, inventory levels, and workflow efficiency. Ensure that the production schedule capacity is fully utilized to meet customer requirements and business objectives.
• Create, update, and manage all production jobs and schedules within the ERP system, confirming accuracy in scheduling and tracking. Keep the ERP system clean from miscellaneous or erroneous jobs to improve inventory.
• Release, print, and distribute production jobs and drawings to supervisors and leads, providing necessary details for seamless execution. Issue scrap and rework jobs as needed.
• Work closely with manufacturing supervisors and leads to ensure smooth workflow and address scheduling changes.
• Adjust schedules based on demand fluctuations, equipment availability and staffing considerations.
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate material procurement with purchasing to prevent shortages or delays. Complete cycle counting as needed.
• Utilize advanced Excel functions, Epicor ERP and other production planning tools to prepare and enhance production reports and metrics and present findings to management for decision-making.

Benefits

• Along with competitive compensation we offer three different health plans, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, identity protection service, paid parental leave, employee assistance program, continuing education, generous paid-time-off and nine paid holidays.
• Retirement plans include the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and 401k.
• Contributions to the ESOP are made by the Company annually based on profitability.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees