Master Scheduler

Position Summary

The Master Scheduler will lead the transformation of our production planning environment from reactive, spreadsheet-based scheduling to a fully integrated Master Production Schedule (MPS) and a mature Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process.

Key Responsibilities

• Master Production Schedule (MPS) Development
• Develop, own, and maintain the company’s Master Production Schedule.
• Build time-phased schedules integrating demand, engineering release dates, material readiness, and production capacity.
• Maintain rolling 8–13 week production schedules for all fabrication, weld, assembly, mechanical, piping, electrical, and testing operations.
• Identify schedule conflicts and proactively resolve capacity or material constraints.
• Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP)
• Lead the creation and execution of the monthly S&OP process, reporting under the Materials Manager.
• Align sales forecasts, engineering release plans, procurement status, and bay/crane capacity.
• Prepare S&OP dashboards, KPIs, and risk summaries for leadership review.
• Cross-Functional Coordination
• Act as the scheduling liaison between Engineering, Supply Chain, Materials Handling, Production, and Project Management.
• Facilitate weekly cross-functional planning reviews to align priorities and risks.
• Ensure all teams operate from the current version of the schedule.
• Material Readiness
• Establish Material Readiness Gates to ensure jobs do not start without critical path components staged.
• Partner with Purchasing, Receiving, and Material Handling to confirm availability and staging of long-lead items.
• Communicate shortages and material risks to the Materials Manager and operations leadership.
• Capacity Planning & Resource Modeling
• Analyze capacity by work center, bay, crane, and labor skillset.
• Develop forward-looking labor and machine loading plans.
• Recommend overtime, shift adjustments, or outsourcing when needed.
• Production Monitoring & Reporting
• Track and report schedule adherence and production progress weekly.
• Provide actionable insights to the Materials Manager and Production leadership.
• Highlight bottlenecks, constraints, delays, and engineering release impacts.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Business, or related field preferred. APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM or CSCP) strongly preferred.
• Experience: 7–10+ years of experience in Master Scheduling or Production Planning. Experience in engineered-to-order (ETO), modular construction, custom HVAC, large mechanical equipment, or industrial fabrication required. Prior experience implementing or improving an MPS and/or S&OP process preferred.
• Technical Skills: Strong knowledge of MRP-II, capacity planning, and scheduling logic. Proficiency with ERP systems (GSS experience a plus). Advanced Excel skills and experience with scheduling software. Ability to interpret engineering drawings, BOMs, routings, and project plans.