Master Scheduler

Description

Port Washington, WI
• 5 days/week in office

Con Forms is a fast‑paced manufacturing business focused on delivering high‑quality engineered products through strong execution, disciplined planning, continuous improvement, and practical problem solving across operations, supply chain, and production.

A player‑coach who owns the full scheduling function: master production scheduling, MRP/APS exception management, ERP planning discipline, forecast inputs, capacity and material visibility, and fast data‑driven decisions that keep customer demand moving.

You move fast, stay responsive, and use AI to work smarter across everything you do.

• Hands‑on leader - builds the strategy and executes it
• Scheduling expert, systems thinker, and practical problem‑solver who can turn imperfect data into timely decisions
• Fast‑moving, highly responsive; thrives in fast‑paced environments
• AI‑first operator who drives that mindset across the team

• Own the master production schedule, job release priorities, and daily planning execution
• Manage MRP/APS exceptions and resolve material, capacity, data, and scheduling constraints
• Balance customer demand, inventory objectives, production capacity, and material availability

• Maintain planning‑related ERP master data, parameters, and schedule assumptions
• Build and use dashboards, reports, AI tools, and automation to improve speed and productivity
• Identify recurring planning issues and drive practical root‑cause countermeasures

• Partner with Purchasing, Manufacturing, Engineering, Sales, and Customer Service to align priorities
• Support SIOP inputs, forecast assumptions, lead‑time guidance, and realistic delivery expectations
• Improve planning accuracy, inventory performance, schedule reliability, and on‑time delivery

• 5+ years scheduling experience
• Proven track record for improving planning processes, schedule performance, and timely data‑driven decision‑making
• Deep expertise in ERP‑based production planning, MRP/APS, capacity planning, inventory strategy, and manufacturing scheduling
• Hands‑on with ERP and AI‑powered tools
• PE‑backed or high‑growth company experience preferred
• APICS/ASCM certification preferred

• Health, Dental & Vision Options
• HSA, FSA & DCSA Options
• Company Paid Life Insurance, AD&D Insurance, Short‑Term & Long‑Term Disability Insurance
• In‑house Care Coach
• Employee Assistance Program
• Telehealth Program (Includes Mental Health & Dermatology)
• Pet Insurance
• Identity Theft Insurance
• Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA)
• 401K & Generous Company Match Program

• Safety Shoe & Prescription Safety Glasses
• Costco Membership Discount
• Employee Apparel
• Employee Events (“Hot Dog Days”, Summer Picnic, Appreciation Luncheons)

• Paid Time Off
• Expanded Personal/Sick Time
• 8 Paid Holidays

• Tuition Reimbursement
• Youth & State Apprentice Programs

Under the direction of Supply Chain Leadership, the Master Scheduler owns the planning and scheduling processes that balance customer demand, production capacity, material availability, inventory objectives, and business priorities.

This role serves as the organization's subject matter expert for production planning, forecasting, scheduling, ERP planning systems, and exception management. Success in this role requires the ability to independently identify priorities, make timely decisions from imperfect information, and leverage technology to maximize effectiveness in a lean, fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

• Own the master production schedule and planning process and serve as the subject matter expert for production planning, forecasting, scheduling, ERP planning systems and planning process improvement.
• Utilize AI, automation, reporting, and analytical tools to improve planning productivity, decision quality, and organizational effectiveness.
• Analyze and develop inventory and planning strategies for families of parts, including forecasting, safety stock, replenishment methods, and…