Master Scheduler

Ag Growth•Marshall, IL

26d•Onsite

About The Position

The Master Scheduler develops, maintains, and drives execution of the production schedule to support customer delivery commitments. This hands-on manufacturing role works closely with plant leadership and production teams to balance customer demand, material availability, capacity, labor, equipment, and operational priorities. Regular presence on the production floor is expected to understand processes, workflow, constraints, and actual production performance, and to develop realistic schedules, identify risks, adjust priorities, and drive accountability to the production plan. The role monitors orders throughout production, communicates delivery risks, and coordinates with Operations, Supply Chain, Purchasing, Engineering, Quality, Sales, and other functions to support schedule execution and on-time delivery.

Requirements

Associate degree, bachelor’s degree, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Working knowledge of manufacturing processes, production flow, capacity planning, and material requirements.
Intermediate to advanced experience with ERP/MRP systems and common business software.
Ability to interpret production information, identify constraints, and translate requirements into an executable schedule.
Strong communication and coordination skills, with the ability to work effectively across functions and organizational levels.
Ability to establish priorities, follow through on commitments, and drive accountability in a changing production environment.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Customer-focused approach and understanding of the impact of production performance on delivery commitments.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a manufacturing environment.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt as business and production needs change.

Nice To Haves

Three or more years of production planning, scheduling, operations, or related manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and communicate production schedules based on customer requirements, material availability, capacity, and operational priorities.
Maintain regular presence on the production floor to understand manufacturing processes, validate schedule assumptions, monitor progress, and identify constraints affecting execution.
Work with Production Leadership and Team Leads to establish priorities, review schedule performance, and drive accountability to the production plan and customer commitments.
Monitor work in process and order status, identify risks or delays, and coordinate actions or schedule adjustments as needed.
Evaluate available labor, equipment, material, and demonstrated production capability when developing and adjusting schedules.
Coordinate with Purchasing and Supply Chain to identify material shortages or supply risks that may affect production and delivery.
Partner with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Sales, and other functions to resolve issues affecting production flow or customer commitments.
Maintain accurate job orders, scheduling information, and related ERP data needed to support production execution and inventory accuracy.
Monitor schedule adherence, past-due orders, and other relevant performance indicators, and communicate significant risks or changes to leadership.
Support continuous improvement of planning, scheduling, production flow, and delivery performance.