About our Client: Our client is a specialized manufacturing organization with a global outreach looking to fill a newly created opportunity on their growing team!

About the Job: The Master Scheduler & Planner will oversee production planning, scheduling, and resource management within the manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in aligning customer demand, production capacity, and supply chain resources to ensure on-time delivery. This role requires strong analytical skills, industry knowledge, and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally in a dynamic environment.

·      Develop and maintain the Master Production Schedule (MPS) to align with customer demand, inventory targets, and manufacturing capacity.

·      Coordinate with engineering, procurement, and manufacturing teams to ensure timely availability of materials and components.

·      Analyze capacity constraints and recommend adjustments to optimize throughput and minimize bottlenecks.

·      Track and update schedules to reflect changes in customer orders, design modifications, or supply chain disruptions.

·      Evaluate and schedule engineering resources to meet production requirements.

·      Translate customer forecasts and orders into executable production plans.

·      Balance long-term strategic planning with short-term operational adjustments to meet delivery commitments.

·      Monitor demand variability and collaborate with sales and operations to manage risks and opportunities.

·      Work closely with the supply chain team to ensure that critical raw materials, components, and outsourced services are available on time.

·      Identify shortages or potential delays and develop contingency plans to mitigate risks.

·      Manage capacity planning for labor, equipment, and test facilities.

·      Track key performance indicators (KPIs) such as schedule adherence, lead time accuracy, and on-time delivery.

·      Assist in conducting root-cause analysis for missed schedules and implement corrective actions.

·      Drive continuous improvement initiatives in scheduling, planning processes, and ERP system utilization.

Qualifications:

·      3+ years in production planning, scheduling, or supply chain roles

·      Knowledge of production planning methodologies

·      Advanced Excel and data analysis capabilities

Salary range: $70K-$75k depending on experience

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