Master Production Scheduler

Job Description

Great opportunity to join a well-respected, established, fast-growing, team-oriented, manufacturing company with five facilities in Melrose Park and Elk Grove Village.

The position of Master Production Scheduler will be responsible for capacity planning oversight and execution, and supervision of production coordinators in a vertically integrated, multi-site manufacturing environment. This role involves interaction with sales, production, purchasing and inventory teams to support company production needs in a fast-paced, time-critical environment.

• Proficient in ERP systems (Infor Visual or similar).
• Lead, manage and hold accountable production coordinators.
• Oversee multi-site capacity planning to support customer order fulfillment.
• Coordinate and communicate schedules, changes and delays to all affected stakeholders—engineering, customer service, sales, operations, purchasing.
• Identify bottlenecks to schedule attainment (materials/personnel/equipment) and communicate resolutions to appropriate team(s).
• Proactively engage in long-term capacity planning activities based on sales forecasts.
• Improve existing capacity planning tools.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Minimum associate’s degree required; 4‑year college degree preferred. 4+ years of planning/scheduling related experience and supervisory experience required. Experience with Microsoft Office and ERP systems required.

• Strong written and verbal skills.
• Strong attention to detail, strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Must be self‑motivated and team-oriented.
• Excellent interpersonal and coaching skills.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance and punctuality, Monday through Friday, 7:00 am – 3:30 pm with additional hours as necessary.
• Must have reliable transportation and be able to travel between DRC’s five local facilities occasionally.

We require that all employees have a completed background check and drug screen on file.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) and matching
• Company sponsored and voluntary supplemental life insurance
• Voluntary short‑term / long‑term disability options
• PTO, sick time and paid holidays
• Referral bonus program
• Professional development and continued education assistance

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Since 1970, DRC Heat Transfer has been dedicated to providing high‑quality, heavy‑duty cooling solutions, with excellent customer support and service. We focus on the customer, with standard and custom designs and provide complete turnkey solutions. DRC is experiencing rapid growth and we are expanding our team! Learn more about us at