Master Planner Scheduler
Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.
About the role
Teledyne Micropac is looking for a Master Planner Scheduler who will be responsible for creating and maintaining the master production schedule (MPS). The MPS will indicate when each assembly and subassembly will be produced and how many units of each. The Master Scheduler uses input from sales and operations planning to create the MPS, managing customer demand, production capacity (internal and external), and lead time. Provides alerts on revenue risk, manages manufacturing dates and past due dates, and works with the production planner to provide Clear to Build for new demand and shortage alerts.
Responsibilities
- Provide Manufacturing Orders priority to production.
- Create MPS based on demand and resources available (assemblies & subassemblies), while monitoring production compliance.
- Provide weekly production outputs (based on MPS, Planned vs Actuals), support tracking progress against the production schedule, and adjust as needed to ensure deadlines are met.
- Work with Materials Manager and Production Planners to provide Clear to Build for new and existing customer orders.
- Maintain a rolling master schedule aligned with capacity, stockroom inventory, purchasing lead times, and financial targets. Provide proper stopper alerts (shortages, quality, capacity, etc.).
- In conjunction with the Materials Manager, manage and adjust Manufacturing Dates.
- Prioritize order sequencing based on revenue impact, key customer commitments, and business strategy; provide analysis and support planning.
- Work closely with production managers, engineers, and other staff to develop production plans that balance company needs with workforce capabilities.
- Proactively pull data, investigate bottlenecks, troubleshoot MRP and ERP logic issues, and establish operational clarity across departments.
- Implement pragmatic planning logic, capacity models, and inventory buffers to optimize material flow and input/output control.
- Manage excess and obsolete inventory.
- Follow WIP from beginning to end, follow KIT release schedule.
- Ensure special runs are completed on time.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or Business Administration from an accredited business school. Required
- 3-7 years of progressive experience in production planning, master scheduling, or materials planning in a mid-sized, regulated manufacturing environment (e.g., aerospace, defense, electronics, medical, etc.). Required
- Strong commercial awareness with a track record of understanding the financial and revenue impacts of scheduling decisions. Required
- Practical experience using ERP/MRP logic and systems (e.g., Epicor, SAP, Oracle, Dynamics, Infor, etc.) with the proven ability to maintain accurate schedules without relying on robust, fully implemented system automation. Required
- Advanced Microsoft Excel (PivotTables, PowerPivot, XLOOKUP, Forecasting & Data models). Required
- High initiative, self-directed problem-solving skills, and the ability to conduct independent data analysis to resolve operational bottlenecks. Required
- APICS/ASCM CPIM (Certified in Planning and Inventory Management). Advantage
- Direct hands-on experience with Epicor ERP. Advantage
- Lean Manufacturing Certification or Six Sigma Green Belt. Advantage
Benefits
- Competitive pay and comprehensive health benefits
- 401(k) with company match and retirement plans
- Paid time off and flexible work arrangements
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Employee wellness programs and assistance resources
- A collaborative environment working on mission-critical technology