Master Scheduler​/Production Planner – Machining

Mequon, WI | Department: Purchasing |

Reports to:

Supply Chain Manager

Hayes Performance Systems is a trusted leader in precision engineering and manufacturing, serving industries like powersports, cycling, agriculture, construction, and government. Since 1946, we’ve built high-performance braking and suspension systems known worldwide for their quality and reliability. In 2023, we expanded through the acquisition of ACI Industries, strengthening our capabilities in complex machining and precision assembly.

At Hayes, we don’t just make parts –
we make performance possible. We value teamwork, problem-solving, and continuous improvement, and we’re looking for people who want to grow with us.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Holiday Parties &
  Employee Events throughout the year
• A supportive, team-focused culture where your ideas are valued and your work makes an impact

We’re hiring a Master Scheduler / Production Planner – Machining Operations to manage the machining production schedule for both Hayes and ACI. In this role, you’ll coordinate demand, capacity, and material flow to ensure on-time delivery and efficient production. You’ll work closely with machining and assembly teams to align priorities, solve scheduling constraints, and keep operations running smoothly.

• Manage the master production schedule for machining operations, ensuring demand, capacity, and materials are balanced for on-time delivery.
• Plan, load, and sequence machining jobs in Syteline to meet internal and external customer requirements.
• Maintain accurate planning data in Syteline, including routings, lead times, and work center capacities.
• Partner with Value Stream Managers, Engineering, Supply Chain, Production Leads, Supervisors, and the Assembly Scheduler to resolve constraints and align production flow.
• Lead weekly scheduling and capacity review meetings, communicating priorities and addressing roadblocks.
• Analyze forecasts, production variances, and capacity bottlenecks; develop and recommend corrective actions.
• Drive improvements in scheduling accuracy, setup/changeover efficiency, and lead time performance.
• Maintain rolling 12-week capacity and demand models for leadership and operations visibility.
• Ensure ERP data accuracy for job routings, labor reporting, and material transactions.
• Prepare and publish KPI reports, including on-time delivery, schedule attainment, and capacity utilization.

• 5+ years of production planning or scheduling experience in machining, metal components, or job-shop manufacturing.
• Advanced ERP proficiency;
  Syteline (Infor Cloud Suite Industrial) strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of job scheduling, routings, capacity management, CNC machining processes, and MRP/APS functions.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to collaborate across departments and levels.
• Proven success working with production leads and supervisors to drive daily execution.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methods.
• Customer-focused mindset with an understanding of just-in-time delivery expectations.
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.
• Bonus: APICS CPIM/CSCP certification, Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain/Operations/Manufacturing, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt.

You’ll thrive here if you enjoy using data, solving production challenges, and helping a team deliver high-performance results.

Apply today and join a company where your work makes a lasting impact across industries.