What are the responsibilities and job description for the Master Scheduler/Production Planner position at Sterling Engineering?
Job Title: Master Scheduler / Production Planner
Location - Itasca, IL
Pay: $85-90k (open based on experience)
Type: Temp-to-Direct or Direct
We’re hiring a Master Scheduler / Production Planner to take ownership of all scheduling for production. This role leads project scheduling across engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, and R&D, ensuring projects stay on track in a high-value, fast-moving environment.
Responsibilities:
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
Location - Itasca, IL
Pay: $85-90k (open based on experience)
Type: Temp-to-Direct or Direct
We’re hiring a Master Scheduler / Production Planner to take ownership of all scheduling for production. This role leads project scheduling across engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, and R&D, ensuring projects stay on track in a high-value, fast-moving environment.
Responsibilities:
- Manage the master schedule for all production projects.
- Lead two R&D project schedulers
- Supervise one direct report, with two more joining in the future.
- Navigate Business Central ERP and maintain accurate project data.
- Hold teams accountable and drive clarity across all project phases.
- Strong experience with complex, high-dollar projects.
- Confident communicator who can push back when needed.
- Proficient in MS Office and MS Project (required).
- ERP experience preferred; degree not required.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
Salary : $85,000 - $90,000