Master Production Schedule (MPS) Manager

Job Title: Master Production Schedule (MPS) Manager, Utility

Location: Dallas, Texas

Salary: $130,000 - $150,000

Join a leading utility and telecom solutions company as an Master Scheduling Manager and help drive production planning excellence. This role plays a key part in optimizing schedules, coordinating resources, and ensuring projects are completed on time across multiple facilities.

Day to Day:

• Develop and communicate the Utility Operation master schedule and operational plan using ERP data and capacity planning techniques.
• Coordinate daily, weekly, and monthly production work priorities across seven Utility Manufacturing facilities.
• Mentor and coach site-specific scheduling teams.
• Monitor performance against production plans and resolve scheduling conflicts.
• Manage capacity planning for manpower, machinery, and materials via S&OP processes.
• Lead weekly cross-functional MPS reviews and report updates to management.
• Develop and monitor KPI reporting to measure actual vs. planned performance.
• Coordinate multi-site production between locations and divisions.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• 10 years of manufacturing production experience, with at least 5 years in production planning/scheduling and preferably 2 years in master scheduling. Comparable manufacturing experience considered.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems, preferably Epicor Vantage.
• APICS certification preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel (pivot tables & VLOOKUP).
• Strong planning, organizational, analytical, and leadership skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read fabrication prints and handle changing priorities.
• Team player willing to collaborate across departments and work overtime/weekends as needed.

Apply Now

To apply, send an up-to-date resume to gfiler@novaxrecruitment.com, or apply directly through this advertisement.