Master Production Scheduler

Overview

The Master Production Scheduler will balance demand, capacity and supplies to ensure efficient and effective operation of the assigned department or facility. As a core participant of the monthly Sales, Inventory and Operations Planning (SIOP) process, the Scheduler works with the commercial team and demand planner to align the demand plan as a key input to the planning process. The Scheduler creates the rolling master schedule and works with the production planning team to align planners and schedule execution.

• Creation of weekly rolling master schedule and coordination of raw material, supplies, equipment, and staff availability to meet delivery dates.
• Execute rough cut capacity planning to analyze the demand plan and develop production schedules that match commercial requirements with plant capabilities while meeting overall business requirements.
• Review proposed schedule changes and recommend acceptance, rejection, or alternatives consistent with business requirements, plant capabilities, cost, staffing constraints.
• Review customer orders and ensure orders created in accordance with lead time and minimum lot size parameters.
• Attend customer meetings to support commercial/customer service teams providing delivery dates and capabilities.
• Develop and maintain tools to determine the impact of proposed schedule changes on plant load.
• Identify and report on gaps between established capacities, inventory, and demand.
• Monitor production attainment and review with plant management team.
• Identify opportunities for inventory days on hand reduction.
• Review potential raw material/component shortages with the buyer planning team and adjust master schedule accordingly.
• Participate in and support monthly SIOP process.
• Monitor MRP Exception Messages.
• Maintain PFEP for make items and finished goods.
• Reconcile inventory discrepancies with Inventory Analyst.
• Support plant safety rules and safety observation process.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Strong work ethic and continuous improvement mindset.
• Proven ability to work in a shop environment, implementing and executing projects and tasks.
• Good verbal and written communication skills; able to interact well at all levels.
• Experience with Sales, Inventory and Operations Planning process.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced team environment.
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems.
• Understanding of warehouse / shop floor transactions.
• Excellent communication skills; detail oriented team player.
• Ability to multi‑task and prioritize.
• Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.

• Bachelor’s Degree and/or 5+ years’ experience in Master Scheduling / Production Planning / Customer Service in a Manufacturing Environment.
• APICS CPIM certification or similar is preferred.

• Comprehensive Health Benefits (medical, dental, vision).
• Health Savings Account with employer contributions.
• Company‑Provided Insurance: life, accidental death, and short‑term disability.
• Optional additional coverage: critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, long‑term disability.
• 401(k) Plan with matching contributions (fully vested from day one).
• Tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities.
• Wellness Program: health coaching, webinars, quarterly challenges, gift card incentives.
• Safe Work Environment.
• Generous Paid Time Off: 14 paid holidays, vacation from day one.
• Paid Parental Leave.

Medina, OH