Master Scheduler

Location: Dallas, TX
Reports To: General Manager
Company: Libra Industries

About Libra Industries

Libra Industries is a leading provider of Systems Integration and Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS) to OEMs in diverse industries such as medical, aerospace, defense, industrial, and semiconductor. We specialize in PCB assembly (PCBA), precision machining, and complex box build systems, delivering high-quality, scalable solutions.

Position Summary

The Master Scheduler is responsible for developing, maintaining, and executing the Master Production Schedule (MPS) for the manufacturing facility. This role ensures alignment between customer demand, plant capacity, and material availability to support on-time delivery, efficient production flow, and optimized inventory levels. The ideal candidate has strong planning and scheduling experience in a manufacturing or EMS environment, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively across Supply Chain, Production, Program Management, Engineering, and Quality organizations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, publish, and maintain the Master Production Schedule (MPS) based on backlog, customer forecasts, and capacity constraints.
• Balance customer requirements with available labor, equipment, and material resources to optimize throughput and plant performance.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain to ensure material availability, identify shortages, and proactively mitigate risks.
• Monitor adherence to the schedule, analyze variances, and adjust plans due to changes in demand, supply, or capacity.
• Provide production visibility and schedule updates to management, highlighting risks, constraints, and recovery plans.
• Integrate NPIs, engineering changes, and product transfers into the production schedule.
• Lead the S&OP process, ensuring alignment across Sales/Program Management, Operations, and Finance.
• Support Program Managers with delivery commitments and customer communication regarding schedule status.
• Track and report scheduling KPIs including schedule adherence, capacity utilization, and on-time delivery performance.
• Recommend and implement improvements to scheduling tools, methods, and processes to increase accuracy and responsiveness.
• Train and mentor planning staff to strengthen overall scheduling capability.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 5–7 years of production planning or scheduling experience in a manufacturing environment; minimum 2 years in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of ERP/MRP systems (Macola preferred).
• Understanding of capacity planning, rough-cut planning, and material requirements planning.
• Proven ability to balance customer requirements, plant capacity, and material constraints.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in Excel and advanced planning tools.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in an EMS or PCBA manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with high-mix, low-to-mid volume production environments.
• Knowledge of Lean principles and continuous improvement tools related to planning and flow.
• Experience supporting NPIs and engineering changes in a manufacturing setting.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Libra Industries is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.