Rockwell Automation

Master Production Scheduler

Rockwell Automation$75K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Relevant Field
  • 5+ years of related experience preferred
  • Experience in manufacturing scheduling and data analysis
  • Strong teamwork skills with cross-functional collaboration
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and SAP
  • APICS – CPIM certification advantageous
  • Global business understanding

Responsibilities

  • Manage Stock Transport Orders to align weekly output with S&OP plans
  • Partner with Demand Managers on product mix and planning
  • Interact with Production Control Managers to mitigate capacity constraints
  • Collaborate with analysts to balance manufacturing orders
  • Manage global safety stock and finished goods inventory
  • Develop an 18-month Supply Plan with Demand Planners
  • Coordinate with logistics and OEM planners for project support
  • Analyze KPIs to recommend plant-specific improvements

Benefits

  • Health Insurance including Medical, Dental and Vision
  • 401k
  • Paid Time off
  • Parental and Caregiver Leave
  • Flexible Work Schedule
Full Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Join our team as a Master Production Scheduler, where you'll help shape how products move from plan to production across a global supply chain. You'll lead the development of a capacity‑aligned master schedule, partnering with Demand Managers, Production Control, and Supply Chain teams to balance resources, meet customer needs, and optimize inventory. If you excel in a collaborative, data‑driven environment and enjoy solving complex planning challenges that directly improve customer service and operational performance, this is a great opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

You'll work a hybrid schedule at our facility in Milwaukee, WI and report to the Global Supply Planning Manager, Americas.

Your Responsibilities:
  • Manage Stock Transport Orders to ensure weekly output aligns with S&OP plans.
  • Partner with Demand Managers on product mix, NPI material planning, regional market insights, and product phase‑out plans.
  • Work with Production & Inventory Control Managers to understand capacity constraints and reduce past‑due orders or overtime.
  • Collaborate with Production Control Analysts to balance manufacturing orders based on material and capacity availability.
  • Manage global safety stock and finished goods inventory using defined planning strategies.
  • Develop a monthly 18‑month Supply Plan with Demand Planners for assigned product families.
  • Coordinate with global DMI, regional logistics, and OEM planners to address market limitations and support important projects.
  • Partner with Finance to understand the financial impacts of master scheduling decisions.
  • Monitor and improve master schedule accuracy and effectiveness through ongoing analysis and adjustments.
  • Analyze KPIs; recommend and support plant‑specific improvement projects.
  • Collaborate with Supply Chain partners to improve, enhance customer loyalty, reduce inventory entitlement, and increase productivity.

The Essentials - You Will Have:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Relevant Field.
  • Legal authorization to work in the U.S. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

The Preferred - You Might Also Have:
  • Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience.
  • Three years of experience in manufacturing scheduling, analyzing data relating to product forecasting, master scheduling, asset management, or shipment forecasting.
  • Experience collaborating across cross‑functional teams and external partners to support planning or scheduling outcomes.
  • Proficiency analyzing data using basic statistical methods to interpret forecasts and identify trends.
  • Organize work, in a fast‑paced planning or production‑support environment.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Visio.
  • Global business proficiency and understanding.
  • APICS – CPIM certification.
  • SAP experience.

What We Offer:
  • Health Insurance including Medical, Dental and Vision
  • 401k
  • Paid Time off
  • Parental and Caregiver Leave
  • Flexible Work Schedule where you will work with your manager to enjoy a work schedule that can be flexible with your personal life.
  • To learn more about our benefits package, please visit at .

This position is part of a job family. Experience will be the determining factor for position level and compensation.

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About Rockwell Automation

Rockwell Automation works with investments in industrial automation and aids other businesses with automation technology strategy.

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Size
24,500 employees
Market Cap
$29.4 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1.3 billion
Founded
1903
5 Year Trend
+4.2%
Revenue
$6.2 billion
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