Here at HR Soul, our solutions amplify the performance of people and the soul of company culture. From strategic planning with CEO’s, partnering with HR leaders on key projects, building high performing teams, to coaching and recruiting the future of our client’s organization.

This role is with an established and growing Tampa-based SaaS client and requires a minimum of monthly travel to the Tampa area for one week per month.

The position of Master Production Scheduler was created to plan and schedule production activities to meet customer demand and ensure the most efficient, effective use of human capital deployment to meet project deadlines and client expectations. Working cross functionally across the organization to maximize work efficiency and efficacy, this role ensures a smooth flow of resources and teams to meet goals and deadlines, while balancing quality, cost, safety, and employee well-being.

Position Summary

• Create and analyze strategic supply and demand forecasting. Review and understand projected sales figures and translate them into cohesive, accurate scheduling plans.
• Oversee strategy for efficient planning and scheduling of travel within budget and while maintaining safety, quality, cost, and on-time delivery standards with consideration to team member experience, preferences, and general well-being.
• Direct and manage collaboration with cross-functional teams to continuously plan and adjust production schedules as business conditions dynamically change.
• Track and report on key data points such as expenses, property access issues and resolution, scheduling statistics, and more.
• Lead the Internal Sales and Operations planning process. Align supply and demand forces to available resources.
• Work with customers as needed, to resolve site access, scheduling, or other issues.

Position Responsibilities

Production Planning and Scheduling:

• Develop and dynamically adjust the Master Production Schedule (MPS), considering factors such as lead times, delivery commitments, team location and availability, operational capacity, and changing conditions.
• Analyze historical and projected sales activity to develop efficient travel routes and itineraries within budget.
• Optimize team schedule and hiring locations.
• Ensure resources (people, equipment, tools, etc.) are allocated efficiently and effectively to ensure smooth production, work quality, and on-time project delivery.

Budget and Expense Management:

• Assist in development and management of travel budgets.
• Track, analyze, and report on travel expenses, identifying areas for cost savings.
• Leverage technology and tools to identify risk, resolve potential issues, and coordinate internally and externally to increase efficiency with cost-effective solutions.

Communication and Collaboration:

• Maintain clear and consistent communication with stakeholders regarding strategy, goals, plans, and progress.
• Attend, lead, and participate in calls and meetings, including departmental meetings and weekly one-on-one meetings with direct reports.
• Complete training as required and oversee completion of training for assigned team.
• Work with human resources to hire, coach, manage performance, and exit team members under your supervision as needed.

Monitoring, Reporting, and Analysis:

• Track progress of production against schedule and identify potential delays or bottlenecks.
• Report on Key Performance Indicators (KPI), changes in the production schedule, issues, expected capacity utilization, availability windows, on time delivery, reschedule causes and fees, target due date adjustments, progress to goals, and other key metrics.
• Continuously evaluate and optimize production strategy, policies, procedures.
• Stay informed about industry trends, technologies, and best practices.
• Develop contingency plans to address potential disruptions such as equipment breakdowns, travel interruptions, or project delays.
• Complete and submit HR paperwork in an accurate and timely manner.
• Other tasks, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• At least three years of experience in multi-site logistics, manufacturing supply chain, production planning, or multi-site travel coordination required.
• At least two years of experience and proficiency with Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power BI Maps, or a combination of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Materials Resource Planning (MRP), or other CRM and resource scheduling tools.
• Bachelor’s degree in logistics, supply chain management, or related field, or equivalent mix of education and experience.
• Prior experience in production planning or Certification in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) a strong plus.
• Demonstrably superb written and spoken professional communication skills, including excellent spelling, grammar, and diction.

At HR Soul we celebrate an inclusive environment and provide equal opportunity for development and advancement. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, status as a covered veteran or uniform service member, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state and/or local law.