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