Comfort Systems USA

Master Scheduler

Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 3 years in planning, scheduling, or production control.
  • Bachelor's degree in Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, or equivalent preferred.
  • Strong grasp of trade-based manufacturing workflows.
  • Advanced Excel skills for modeling and analysis.
  • Excellent communication and coordination abilities.

Responsibilities

  • Own and maintain the Manufacturing Production Scheduling System (MPSS) for active work orders.
  • Translate customer demand into a strategic production schedule.
  • Prioritize and sequence fabrication work based on various constraints.
  • Continuously adjust schedules in response to changing project needs.
  • Develop capacity models to identify bottlenecks and mitigate risks.
  • Act as the main source of truth for manufacturing commitments and visibility.
  • Coordinate with multiple teams to align production with project requirements.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive training and development programs.
  • Strong emphasis on workplace safety and integrity.
  • Collaborative team environment across various disciplines.
Full Job Description
Title: Master Scheduler/Capacity Planner

Reports to:

Department: Manufacturing

Classification: Non-Exempt

Compensation: $85,000/yr.

Date Updated: July 2026

Summary:

The Master Scheduler is responsible for developing, maintaining, and executing the Manufacturing Production Scheduling System (MPSS) that aligns customer demand with labor capacity and manufacturing constraints in a trade-driven manufacturing environment. This role serves as the central planning authority across shop, field, project, and supply chain functions, ensuring fabrication work is sequenced, resourced, and released in alignment with project milestones and field installation requirements. Operating without formal planning software, the role relies on structured Excel-based tools, disciplined planning processes, and close coordination with Shop Operations, Field Teams, Inventory Planners, Fabrication Planners, Virtual Construction (VDC), and Project Management.

Core Values:

This position will be expected to operate in line with ColonialWebb's workplace values, which are:

Safety: Makes the prevention of injuries and vehicle incidents his/her number one priority Integrity: Is truthful and honest in words and actions Empathy: Understands and appreciates his/her customers' or teammates' positions Urgency: Gives immediate attention to important tasks without compromising safety

Essential Functions:

Own and maintain the Manufacturing Production Scheduling System (MPSS) for all active work orders, fabrication packages, and projects. Translate backlog and incoming demand into a time-phased, trade-based production and release schedule. Sequence and prioritize fabrication work based on customer commitments, project milestones, field installation requirements, trade availability, workflow constraints, and material readiness. Continuously adjust schedules to reflect priority changes, engineering and VDC revisions, material shortages, and labor disruptions. Develop and maintain capacity models by trade and identify bottlenecks, overloads, and schedule risk. Recommend mitigation actions including resequencing work, overtime, subcontracting support, or schedule realignment. Act as the single source of truth for manufacturing schedule commitments and capacity visibility. Coordinate closely with team leads, skilled trades, Inventory Planners, Fabrication Planners, Field Teams, VDC, Project Management, Procurement, and Engineering. Participate in production scheduling, project coordination, and field look-ahead meetings. Align fabrication sequencing with model completeness, inventory readiness, fabrication plans, and field installation order.

Additional Responsibilities:

Build and maintain Excel-based planning and capacity modeling tools. Establish and sustain planning cadences aligned with manufacturing execution and field look-ahead cycles. Define and refine planning assumptions using actual production performance. Support continuous improvement related to planning accuracy and schedule stability. Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Experience: Minimum of 3 years of planning, scheduling, or production control experience.

Education: Bachelor's degree in Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, or equivalent experience preferred.

Skills 1. Strong understanding of trade-based manufacturing and fabrication workflows.

2. Advanced Excel skills including labor modeling, scenario analysis, and dashboards.

3. Ability to plan effectively without automated scheduling software.

4. Strong communication and cross-functional coordination skills.

5. Ability to balance competing priorities and make decisions with incomplete data.

Miscellaneous:

Work location: ColonialWebb Manufacturing Shop Schedule: Full-time, Monday through Friday. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as duties demand. Unscheduled overtime may be required, as necessary

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

See well (either naturally or with correction). Ability to wear personal protection equipment such as hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, fall protection, safety shoes, high visibility vest, and others as required. All employees are expected to use good judgment while performing physical job requirements and aware of their own personal physical limitations. Heavy lifting above 80 lbs. requires pre-planning and the use of material lifting equipment or personnel assistance.

About Comfort Systems USA

Comfort Systems USA is a leading provider of commercial, industrial, and institutional heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) services. The company's services include design, installation, maintenance, and repair of HVAC systems, as well as energy management and building automation services. Comfort Systems USA has a national presence, with over 120 locations across the United States, and a workforce of over 12,000 employees. The company is committed to sustainability and has implemented a number of initiatives to reduce its environmental impact, including reducing waste and energy consumption. Comfort Systems USA is also committed to safety and has implemented a number of programs to promote a safe and healthy workplace.
Learn more about Comfort Systems USA
Size
13,200 employees
Market Cap
$4.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
$150.1 million
Founded
1997
5 Year Trend
+13.5%
Revenue
$2.8 billion
NASDAQ

Similar Jobs

More Jobs at Comfort Systems USA

  • Comfort Systems USA
    Strategic Account Manager
    $90K — $100K *
    Glen Burnie, MD 21061 (Anne Arundel County)
    Business Services
    In-Person
  • Comfort Systems USA
    Strategic Account Manager
    $90K — $100K *
    Gaithersburg, MD 20878 (Montgomery County)
    Technical Services
    In-Person
  • Comfort Systems USA
    HVAC Foreman
    $62K — $99K *
    Newport News, VA 23608 (Newport News City County)
    Real Estate & Construction
    In-Person
  • Comfort Systems USA
    Ammonia Refrigeration Technician
    $83K — $122K *
    Golden, CO 80401 (Jefferson County)
    Energy & Utilities
    In-Person
  • Comfort Systems USA
    Plumbing Service Specialist
    $75K — $115K *
    Richmond, VA 23223 (Richmond City County)
    Technical Services
    In-Person

More Manufacturing & Automotive Jobs

Find similar Master Scheduler jobs: