Master Scheduler

TS Conductor•Huntington Beach, CA

About The Position

The Planning & Scheduling Manager is a key operational leader responsible for developing and managing all capacity planning and fine-detail scheduling activities within manufacturing. This role ensures that customer demand is met on time, in full, while optimizing product flow and the utilization of plant resources — including labor, machinery, materials, and facilities. The Planning & Scheduling Manager works cross-functionally with production, procurement, engineering, quality, and sales to drive a reliable and efficient manufacturing schedule aligned with business objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, manufacturing, business administration or a related field (or equivalent experience).
Proven experience (3-5 years) as a Planner, Scheduler or similar role in a manufacturing environment. (Schedule Adherence).
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and inventory management.
Working knowledge of lean manufacturing tools and six sigma e.g. kanban, JIT, 5S, kaizen.
Previous demonstrable experience in dealing with customers and suppliers.
Good knowledge of ISO 9001 and total quality management concepts.
Proficiency in using scheduling software e.g. MRP/ERP systems, MS Excel.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
Project management experience with manufacturing engineering projects.
Experience working with cross-functional teams, managing budgets and resources, and ensuring projects are completed on time and within scope.
Flexibility to adapt to changing business needs and willingness to take on additional responsibilities.
Ability to maintain a professional, positive attitude.
Ability to successfully pass an e-Verify background check.

Nice To Haves

Certification in logistics or supply chain management e.g. APICS, CPIM, CIPS preferred (or studying towards qualification).

Responsibilities

Develop, publish, and maintain a master production schedule based on demand forecasts, customer orders, and available capacity
Translate sales and operations plans (SIOP) into actionable weekly and daily production schedules for all manufacturing work centers
Manage fine detail scheduling ensure effective product flow to balance machine and labor capacity against order priority and due dates
Identify, communicate, and resolve scheduling conflicts, bottlenecks, and constraints before they impact production output
Maintain schedule integrity and manage engineering change orders and product transitions with minimal disruption
Conduct capacity planning analyses (rough-cut and detailed) to identify current and future constraints across production lines
Coordinate with plant management to plan overtime, shift adjustments, temporary labor, and outsourcing (subcontracting) as needed
Manage work-in-progress (WIP) levels and production queue prioritization to maintain flow and minimize cycle time
Optimize equipment utilization and minimize changeover and setup time through intelligent scheduling sequences
Collaborate with procurement and materials management to ensure raw material and component availability aligns with the production schedule
Manage MRP (Material Requirements Planning) parameters including lead times, safety stock levels, and lot sizing rules within the ERP system
Monitor inventory levels for raw materials, WIP, and finished goods to avoid shortages and excess stock
Organize inventory counts and periodic cycle counts to ensure raw materials, WIP and finished goods levels are accurately maintained in ERP
Coordinate with warehouse and logistics teams to align inbound material receipts with production schedule requirements
Track and report key planning KPIs including schedule adherence, on-time delivery (OTD), plan attainment, and delivery performance to promise
Lead root cause analysis on schedule misses and implement corrective and preventive actions
Drive continuous improvement initiatives in planning processes using Lean, Six Sigma, or other methodologies
Evaluate and implement enhancements to scheduling tools, ERP modules, and advanced planning systems
Facilitate daily/weekly production meetings, SIOP forums, and scheduling reviews with operations, sales, and supply chain leadership
Act as the primary interface between sales/customer service and the plant floor for order status, expediting, and schedule change requests
Partner with engineering and quality teams to incorporate new product introductions (NPI), trials, and qualification builds into the schedule
Provide scheduling input to capital expenditure (CapEx) planning and capacity expansion projects
Lead, coach, and develop the Production Control & Inventory Specialist and any future members of the production planning and scheduling team
Set clear performance expectations, conduct regular reviews, and support career development for direct reports
Establish and enforce planning policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and work instructions
Carry out other duties/projects as required and/or assigned.