Manager of Planning & Master Scheduler

Manager of Planning & Master Scheduler

ROLE OVERVIEW

The Manager of Planning & Master Scheduler plays a vital role in aligning manufacturing operations with demand and delivery expectations. This position owns the daily production schedule, ensuring execution meets plan while coordinating closely with Purchasing, Shipping/Receiving, and Sales. This individual contributes directly to operational efficiency by managing inventory, resolving variances, and ensuring timely completion of work orders.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and manage daily, weekly, and long-range production schedules across multiple product lines, balancing customer demand, material availability, and manufacturing capacity.

• Drive schedule attainment by closely monitoring production progress, identifying deviations, and implementing corrective actions to ensure deadlines are met.

• Serve as the primary liaison between Planning, Purchasing, Shipping/Receiving, and Operations to proactively identify and resolve bottlenecks or conflicts.

• Maintain and continuously improve the scheduling function within Oracle, ensuring work orders, BOMs, and part master data are accurate and current.

• Analyze raw material usage against forecasts, reconcile variances, and provide timely inventory insights to minimize waste and prevent stockouts.

• Partner with Sales and Engineering to create and input new part numbers, descriptions, and production routings into the ERP system.

• Lead the release and lifecycle tracking of work orders—from bench to completion—ensuring accuracy, timely execution, and optimal workflow.

• Generate and distribute daily, weekly, and monthly reports on production metrics, schedule adherence, inventory accuracy, and capacity utilization.

REQUIREMENTS

• 5 years of experience in production planning or scheduling within a manufacturing environment.

• Strong proficiency in ERP systems (Oracle preferred) with an understanding of manufacturing workflows.

• You are skilled in identifying root causes for production variances and applying corrective action.

• You are Collaborative: You work well in a team setting and know how to manage through influence, not just authority.

• You are Learning Agile: With enthusiasm, credibility, communication skills, personality, and an in-depth understanding of the industry including market dynamics and customer needs.

COMPENSATION

A meaningful compensation package will be developed for the successful candidate that includes a base salary plus performance-based bonus.

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter, preferably in MS Word format, to Derek Bush dbush@harvardsearch.com. A fully detailed, formal specification will be sent to “top-level”, qualified candidates.