Job Type
Full-time
Description
Position Overview:
Are you a strategic planner who thrives on turning customer demand into operational execution?
We are seeking a Master Scheduler & Production Control Manager to lead and own the entire production planning and control process across our manufacturing operations. This position is responsible for translating customer demand into executable production plans, balancing capacity and inventory, driving schedule adherence, and ensuring on-time delivery performance.
This role serves as the central coordination point between Sales, Customer Service, Operations, Engineering, Purchasing, Inventory Control, Warehousing, and Logistics to ensure customer requirements are met while maximizing plant efficiency, inventory performance, and throughput.
The ideal candidate is an analytical leader with strong manufacturing planning experience who can drive both strategic planning and daily production execution.
Requirements
Essential Responsibilities:
Production Planning & Scheduling
• Own the Master Production Schedule (MPS) for all manufacturing operations.
• Develop, maintain, and execute short-, medium-, and long-range production plans.
• Convert customer demand, forecasts, and sales orders into detailed production schedules.
• Balance customer requirements with labor capacity, machine capacity, material availability, and operational constraints.
• Establish production priorities and sequencing strategies across all manufacturing work centers.
• Lead daily, weekly, and monthly production scheduling activities.
Production Control
• Own the end-to-end production control process from order release through shipment.
• Monitor production progress and coordinate schedules across all manufacturing departments.
• Manage schedule attainment and drive accountability for production execution.
• Analyze and resolve production bottlenecks, shortages, and capacity constraints.
• Coordinate recovery plans for late customer orders and production disruptions.
• Ensure effective communication of production priorities throughout the organization.
Demand Planning & SIOP
• Lead the Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP) process.
• Analyze customer forecasts, historical demand patterns, backlog, and market trends.
• Develop demand planning models and provide recommendations to leadership.
• Collaborate with Sales and Customer Service teams to align demand forecasts with operational capabilities.
• Support budgeting and strategic business planning activities through forecasting and analytics.
Capacity Planning
• Develop and maintain labor and machine capacity plans.
• Evaluate utilization, efficiency, staffing requirements, and throughput opportunities.
• Identify capacity constraints and develop mitigation plans.
• Partner with Operations leadership to optimize resource allocation and production flow.
• Recommend staffing, overtime, outsourcing, or capital investments to support business growth.
Inventory & Materials Management
• Ensure production schedules align with material availability.
• Partner with Purchasing and Supply Chain teams to mitigate material shortages.
• Monitor and optimize raw material, work-in-process, and finished goods inventory.
• Manage inventory planning parameters including safety stock levels, reorder points, and EOQ strategies.
• Drive inventory reduction initiatives while maintaining customer service levels.
ERP Systems & Data Analytics
• Serve as the functional owner of production planning and scheduling processes within the ERP system.
• Maintain planning-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 data analytics.
• Support ERP enhancements and system optimization projects.
Continuous Improvement
• Lead initiatives focused on improving planning accuracy, manufacturing flow, inventory performance, and operational efficiency.
• Implement Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement principles throughout the planning and scheduling process.
• Develop standard work and best practices for production planning and control.
• Utilize data-driven decision making to improve business performance.
Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 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.
Preferred:
• 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.
What We Offer:
• Comprehensive Health Benefits: Enjoy medical, dental, and vision coverage for positions of 30+ hours/week.
• Health Savings Account: Benefit from annual employer contributions to your HSA.
• Company-Provided Insurance: We offer life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment coverage, and short-term disability insurance.
• Voluntary Insurance Options: Choose additional coverage for yourself, your spouse, and your children, including critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, and long-term disability insurance.
• 401(k) Plan: Take advantage of our 401(k) with matching contributions, fully vested from day one.
• Educational Support: Access tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities to further your education.
• Lifestyle Reimbursement: Receive a $150 Amazon gift card upon completion of your annual physical.
• Wellness Program: Participate in health coaching, monthly webinars, quarterly challenges, and earn gift card incentives for participation and earning points.
• Safe Work Environment: Work in a clean and safe environment.
• Generous Paid Time Off: Enjoy 14 paid holidays, including a holiday shutdown between Christmas and New Year's, plus paid vacation available from day one.
• Paid Parental Leave: Take advantage of paid parental leave to support your family.
