Master Production Scheduler | Drive On-Time Manufacturing

Sanmina; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanmina is seeking a Master Production Scheduler to create and manage production and shipment schedules for a complex Configure to Order program. You will liaise with Engineering, Sales, Production and Shipping to align resources and drive on-time delivery.

The role requires a bachelor's degree and 8+ years' experience, with strong analytical, communication, and ERP/MRP proficiency. Knowledge of FIFO, capacity planning and cross-functional collaboration is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Management or Operations Management
• Minimum of 8 years related experience required
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and Excel
• Understanding of manufacturing processes, capacity planning and supply chain dynamics
• Ability to work with changing priorities and complex information

Responsibilities

• Develop integrated master schedule for a complex Configure to Order program using demand forecasts, sales data, material supply and capacity
• Act as a liaison between sales, production, procurement, and engineering to align resources and materials with schedules
• Track progress, analyze performance metrics (like on-time delivery), identify risks, and troubleshoot issues
• Participate in the closing of aged WIP and work order variances
• Ensure optimal flow and first-in-first-out (FIFO) through the shop
• Balance workload across work centers
• Prepare status reports, create dashboards, and communicate schedule updates to stakeholders
• Use data to drive process improvements and ensure efficient use of capacity
• Assess and implement techniques to plan, schedule, control, measure and evaluate production operations
• Monitor and report changes in sales forecasts, budgets and business strategies
• Communicate production schedule to staff promptly
• Various other duties as required

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Management or Operations Management

8 years of related experience

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Excel

Job description

Sanmina is seeking a Master Production Scheduler to create and manage production and shipment schedules for a complex Configure to Order program. You will liaise with Engineering, Sales, Production and Shipping to align resources and drive on-time delivery.

The role requires a bachelor's degree and 8+ years' experience, with strong analytical, communication, and ERP/MRP proficiency. Knowledge of FIFO, capacity planning and cross-functional collaboration is essential.