Master Scheduler
About The Position
CentroMotion is seeking a Master Scheduler & Production Control Manager to lead and own the production planning and control process across its manufacturing operations. The role translates customer demand into executable production plans, balances capacity and inventory, drives schedule adherence, and supports on-time delivery while maximizing plant efficiency, inventory performance, and throughput. It is the central coordination point for Sales, Customer Service, Operations, Engineering, Purchasing, Inventory Control, Warehousing, and Logistics, and partners with leadership on business decisions and continuous improvement. The position owns the Master Production Schedule and production control from order release through shipment. It leads demand and capacity planning, SIOP, inventory and materials planning, ERP planning processes and data analytics, and continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate is an analytical leader with manufacturing planning experience who can combine strategic planning with daily production execution.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
- At least 5 years of experience in manufacturing planning, scheduling, production control, or supply chain management.
- Advanced knowledge of production planning, MRP, capacity planning, and inventory management.
- Strong ERP system experience.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Strong communication and cross-functional leadership skills.
Nice To Haves
- APICS/ASCM CPIM, CSCP, or related professional certification.
- Leadership experience within manufacturing or supply chain organizations.
- Experience in Lean Manufacturing environments.
- Experience with Power BI, SQL, or advanced analytics tools.
Responsibilities
- Own the Master Production Schedule for all manufacturing operations and develop, maintain, and execute short-, medium-, and long-range production plans.
- Translate customer demand, forecasts, and sales orders into production schedules, balancing requirements with labor and machine capacity, material availability, and operational constraints.
- Set production priorities and sequencing across manufacturing work centers, and lead daily, weekly, and monthly scheduling activities.
- Own production control from order release through shipment; monitor progress, coordinate schedules across departments, manage schedule attainment, and communicate production priorities.
- Analyze and resolve bottlenecks, shortages, and capacity constraints, and coordinate recovery plans for late orders and production disruptions.
- Lead the Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning process; analyze forecasts, demand patterns, backlog, and market trends; develop demand planning models and recommendations.
- Collaborate with Sales and Customer Service to align demand forecasts with operational capabilities, and support budgeting and strategic planning through forecasting and analytics.
- Develop and maintain labor and machine capacity plans; evaluate utilization, efficiency, staffing, and throughput; identify constraints and mitigation plans; and partner with Operations on resource allocation and production flow.
- Recommend staffing, overtime, outsourcing, or capital investments to support business growth.
- Align production schedules with material availability and partner with Purchasing and Supply Chain to mitigate shortages.
- Monitor and optimize raw material, work-in-process, and finished goods inventory; manage safety stock, reorder points, and EOQ strategies; and drive inventory reduction while maintaining customer service.
- Own production planning and scheduling processes within the ERP system and maintain related master data, including routings, BOMs, work centers, capacities, and lead times.
- Develop reporting tools, dashboards, and performance metrics; drive automation and process improvements through technology and analytics; and support ERP enhancements and optimization projects.
- Lead initiatives to improve planning accuracy, manufacturing flow, inventory performance, and operational efficiency; implement Lean principles; develop standard work and best practices; and use data-driven decision-making.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage for positions of 30 or more hours per week.
- Annual employer contributions to a Health Savings Account.
- Company-provided life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment coverage, and short-term disability insurance.
- Voluntary critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, and long-term disability insurance options.
- 401(k) plan with matching contributions, fully vested from day one.
- Tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities.
- A $150 Amazon gift card upon completion of an annual physical.
- Wellness program with health coaching, monthly webinars, quarterly challenges, and gift card incentives.
- Clean and safe work environment.
- 14 paid holidays, including a holiday shutdown between Christmas and New Year’s, plus paid vacation available from day one.
- Paid parental leave.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
