Master Scheduler

Salary Range: 52 to 56 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-hour-wage)

What Will You Do?

• Develop, implement, and manage the Master Production Schedule (MPS) to support 3 Business Units and 2 manufacturing plants across Make-to-Stock (MTS) and Make-to-Order (MTO) manufacturing environments.
• Consolidate all sources of demand; develop manufacturing requirements schedules; perform resource requirement planning; assess feasibility and present alternatives for approval.
• Define and maintain planning tools such as planning bills, and product load profiles to ensure accurate modeling and scheduling.
• Enforce governance mechanisms, including planning horizons, time fences and change approval workflows.
• Develop models to project inventory levels, assess resources utilization, and optimize working capital requirements while meeting financial objectives.
• Lead supply validation tasks within the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) monthly cycle to ensure alignment with business goals and operational capabilities.
• Update and maintain the MPS in Microsoft Dynamics Finance and Operations to stabilize the MRP plan.
• Ensure that production schedules adhere to all quality, safety, and regulatory standards
• Collaborate with engineering, buyers, and schedulers to update and maintain calendars, resources, work centers, routes, product structures, lead times, safety stock levels and other planning parameters.
• Coordinate with inventory management to secure raw materials and components on time while minimizing excess inventory and stockouts.
• Analyze and validate schedule changes in collaboration with customer service, sales, product engineers, buyers, and schedulers, ensuring changes align with approved priorities and available capacity.
• Define, track, and report key performance metrics, including schedule adherence, resource utilization, inventory turnover, and on-time delivery rates.
• Drive continuous improvement by evaluating and enhancing planning systems, tools, and processes to improve efficiency and performance.
• Act as a change agent, leveraging functional expertise, problem-solving skills to support organizational goals and drive operational excellence.
• Lead and mentor a team of at least two Production Control Specialists/Schedulers, ensuring adherence to scheduling policies, procedures, and performance standards.
• All other duties as assigned.

What You Bring to the Table:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+years of experience in production scheduling within manufacturing OR 10+ years of progressive supply chain or operations experience with advanced scheduling expertise
• Advanced Excel skills for data analysis, reporting, and modeling, including:
•            - Proficiency with PivotTables, Power Query, Solver, and Data Analysis tools.
•            - Ability to create automated dashboards using VBA or Macros.
• APICS certifications (CPIM, CSCP) – Highly Preferred but Not Required.
• Functional knowledge of Demand Planning, S&OP, Master Production Scheduling, Material Requirements Planning, Production Activity Control.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g. Microsoft Dynamics, SAP, Oracle) for planning, scheduling and inventory management.
• Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, with a focus on meeting customer demand and optimizing production efficiency.
• Strong problem-solving and collaboration skills to work effectively across departments.
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to mentor teams and drive performance improvements.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities while maintaining attention to detail.

What's in It for Me?

• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with options for family coverage
• Retirement Plans: 401(k) plan with company matching to help you save for the future
• Paid Time Off: Generous vacation policy, paid sick leave, and paid holidays to ensure a healthy work-life balance
• Wellness Programs: Mental Wellness Support with therapy and coaching in addition to an employee assistance program
• Fitness Perks: Enjoy access to our on-site gym with an on-site trainer, yoga classes and gym reimbursement for remote employees
• Team Events: Regular team-building activities and social events to foster a positive work culture such as; ping-pong tournaments, gratitude lunches, and summer BBQs
• Referral Bonus: Earn up to $1,500 for referring friends
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Pre-tax savings for medical expenses, commuter, and dependent care, helping you manage out-of-pocket costs
• Tuition Reimbursement: Financial support for continuing education, including courses and degree programs to help you advance your career
• Paid Parental Leave: Generous paid leave for new parents to bond with their children and support family needs