Master Scheduler
Reports To: Director, Operations
Salary: DOE
Position Overview
The Production Planning Manager will lead the scheduling, coordination, and workflow optimization for a diverse manufacturing environment. The Manager will directly oversee the Planning and Production Administration teams, driving a culture of Continuous Improvement to streamline processes and remove waste.
Must-Have Experiences:
Manufacturing & Planning Experience
- Hands-on experience in production planning and scheduling within a manufacturing environment
- Proven experience building and managing Master Production Schedules (MPS)
- Direct experience balancing demand, capacity, labor, and materials
- Experience planning in a multi-SKU, configurable, or engineered-to-order environment
ERP / MRP Systems
- Strong, practical experience using ERP / MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, MS Dynamics, NetSuite, Epicor, Acumatica)
- Experience maintaining and improving BOM accuracy, routings, lead times, and planning parameters
- Demonstrated ability to use system data, not spreadsheets alone, to drive planning decisions
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Experience working closely with Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Purchasing, Sales, and Engineering
- Proven ability to translate sales forecasts and customer orders into executable production plans
- Experience managing competing priorities and resolving conflicts between departments
Inventory & Materials Planning
- Experience managing raw material, One-Piece-Flow process, and finished goods inventory
- Demonstrated success improving inventory turns while maintaining service levels
- Experience preventing stockouts and excess inventory through disciplined planning
Capacity & Constraint Management
- Experience identifying and managing capacity constraints and bottlenecks
- Ability to adjust production plans quickly in response to labor shortages, equipment downtime, or material delays
- Experience collaborating with production leadership on shift planning and overtime decisions
Performance Management & KPIs
- Experience tracking and improving on-time delivery, schedule adherence, throughput, and One-Piece-Flow process
- Comfortable using data and KPIs to drive conversations and decisions
- Experience supporting continuous improvement initiatives related to planning accuracy and efficiency
Change & Problem Solving
- Experience operating in dynamic or fast-changing environments
- Demonstrated ability to respond to disruptions without destabilizing production
- Strong track record of root-cause problem solving in planning and execution
Communication & Leadership
- Experience communicating complex tradeoffs clearly to non-technical stakeholders
- Proven ability to influence without direct authority
- Experience leading planning meetings, production reviews, or S&OP discussions
Quality & Compliance Awareness
- Experience planning in environments with quality, regulatory, or safety requirements
- Understanding of how planning decisions impact quality, compliance, and customer risk
Nice-to-Have Experience with S&OP or IBP processes
- Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma exposure
- Multi-site or multi-shift planning experience
- Experience supporting new product introductions (NPI)
- Prior experience in safety-critical, industrial, or engineered product manufacturing
Key Responsibilities:
- Continuous Improvement- Process Streamlining within the production planning department
- Direct Supervision: Manage, mentor, and develop a team of Production Planners and Production Administrators.
- Oversee the Master Production Schedule for Mechanical & Textile
- Manage raw material flow (webbing, hardware, thread) and labor-intensive cut-and-sew scheduling.
- Capacity Planning: Utilize ERP systems to forecast capacity constraints and balance labor loads based on fluctuating demand.
- Inventory Control: optimize inventory levels to prevent stockouts of critical safety components while minimizing carrying costs.
- Report inventory Health and production output to the relevant stakeholders
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Act as the primary liaison between Demand planning, Customer service, Procurement, and Production to align customer requirements with manufacturing capabilities.
- System Optimization: Champion the cleanup and optimization of ERP data (safety stocks, lead times, lot sizes) to ensure accurate automated planning.
Qualifications
· Education: Bachelor’s degree in operations management, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, or related field, preferable
- Expert proficiency in ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or Microsoft Dynamics).
- 5-7+ years in manufacturing planning or operations, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
- Strong data analysis skills (Excel/Power BI) for forecasting and reporting.
- Knowledge of demand-based planning
- Experience with Kanban replenishment systems
Benefits
- Competitive salary.
- Comprehensive health benefits package including medical, dental, and vision.
- Paid time off and holiday leave.
- Retirement savings plan with company match.
· We also recognize the value of discipline, teamwork, and technical expertise gained through military service. Qualified veterans and transitioning service members are strongly encouraged to apply.
Note: We crafted this job description to provide you with an insight into the dynamic role of our Production Planning Manager position. While it captures the essence of the responsibilities and qualifications, it's designed to offer a glimpse rather than an exhaustive list. We believe in fostering an environment of adaptability and growth, where every team member contributes to the success of our organization. As our business evolves to meet the ever-changing market demands, we recognize the importance of flexibility and innovation, which may lead to the evolution of this role over time in alignment with our business objectives and the empowerment of our team members. Within our company, we cherish creativity, initiative, and collaboration, fostering an environment where employees are encouraged to share their unique perspectives and ideas, thereby contributing to a culture of continuous improvement and excellence.
Pay: $82,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
