Master Scheduler

The Master Scheduler is responsible for mid and long-term work center and aggregate capacity planning in a mixed-mode manufacturing environment. This role ensures that high-volume contract program work is efficiently balanced against volatile Make-to-Order (MTO) demands, protecting overall plant profitability and securing capacity for strict On-Time Delivery (OTD) accounts.

Reporting Structure

• Reports to the Purchasing and Planning Manager

• No Direct Reports

Primary Role/Responsibilities

• Strategic MPS Management: Develop, maintain, and execute the Master Production Schedule (MPS) inside ECI M1 for project/MTO and contract programs.

• Capacity Buffer Architecture: Analyze capacity on shared machinery bottlenecks; intentionally design and protect capacity "buffer windows" in M1 to absorb variable MTO work without disrupting strict-OTD program commitments.

• MRP Execution: Run and analyze weekly M1 Material Requirements Planning (MRP) sessions to trigger long-lead raw material purchases.

• OTD Risk Mitigation: Collaborate with Sales, Account Managers and Production to review strict-OTD customer requirements, forecasting capacity and production plans.

• Dynamic Shop Floor Sequencing: Utilize M1 Visual Job Boards and Advanced Planning & Scheduling (APS) to sequence and dispatch daily work orders to specific work centers.

• Analyze daily/weekly schedule attainment (Jobs completed vs. scheduled)

Secondary Role/Responsibilities

• Apply strong business and problem-solving skills to develop practical solutions and support continuous improvement initiatives across departments.

• Identify, recommend, and implement new processes, technologies, and systems to improve plans, predictability and communication across both business operations.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Familiarity in implementing and monitoring leading indicators related to scheduling and planning.

• Excellent organization, attention to detail and follow through to completion of objectives required.

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.

• Demonstrated ability to align and energize teams around growth-oriented goals.

Education/Certifications/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Business Management, Operations, or related field preferred

• Experience with data driven tools such as Power BI and/or Artificial Intelligence is a strong advantage.

• At least 3 years of industry-related experience

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