Master Scheduler

Position Title: Master Scheduler

Department: Operations & Supply Chain

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Columbia, PA - Plant

Workplace Type: Onsite

ASC Engineered Solutions is looking for a Master Scheduler who is responsible for developing, maintaining, and optimizing the production schedule to ensure on-time delivery, efficient resource utilization, and alignment with customer demand. This role serves as the central link between sales, operations, supply chain, and production teams, balancing customer requirements with shop floor capacity in a fast‑paced machining/manufacturing environment.

• Production Scheduling
  • Develop, publish, and maintain the master production schedule to align demand, capacity, and materials availability.
  • Translate sales forecasts and customer orders into executable shop floor schedules.
  • Manage schedule adherence and proactively adjust for changes in demand, equipment downtime, or material constraints.
• Cross-Functional Coordination
  • Work closely with sales, supply chain, and operations to balance customer commitments with internal capabilities.
  • Collaborate with supervisors, planners, and purchasing to ensure timely availability of raw materials and tooling.
  • Communicate schedule priorities, changes, and risks to stakeholders.
• Capacity & Resource Planning
  • Analyze capacity constraints, machine loading, and workforce requirements.
  What You Will Bring
  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 5+ years of production planning or scheduling experience in a manufacturing environment (machine shop experience preferred).
  • Strong knowledge of MRP/ERP systems and production planning tools.
  • Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and organizational skills.
  • Effective communication skills to influence and align cross‑functional teams.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
  • Excellent skills and abilities to create and modify Excel files.
  • Familiarity with Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles.
  Job Benefits
  • Competitive salary and performance incentives
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Training and career development opportunities
  About ASC Engineered Solutions

  Following the 2019 merger of Anvil International and Smith‑Cooper International, the unified company relaunched in March 2021 as ASC Engineered Solutions. Under a single name and logo, ASC Engineered Solutions continues our focus on improving the customer experience every day and striving to deliver service excellence.

  The evolved ASC Engineered Solutions brand reinforces a focus on what matters most to customers: quality. As a solutions provider, this quality is reflected in our precision‑engineered products, support and knowledge. Our organization is a dependable strategic partner focused on its customers' success.