Excel-Driven Master Scheduler & Capacity Planner

ColonialWebb; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

ColonialWebb is seeking a Master Scheduler to develop and maintain the Manufacturing Production Scheduling System (MPSS) that aligns customer demand with labor capacity and manufacturing constraints. This role serves as the central planning authority across shop, field, project and supply chain functions, sequencing work to meet milestones using Excel-based tools and close coordination with teams.

The position requires strong Excel skills, cross-functional communication, and the ability to plan

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of trade-based manufacturing and fabrication workflows.
• Advanced Excel skills including labor modeling, scenario analysis, and dashboards.
• Ability to plan effectively without automated scheduling software.
• Strong communication and cross-functional coordination skills.
• Ability to balance competing priorities and make decisions with incomplete data.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain MPSS for all active work orders, fabrication packages, and projects.
• Translate backlog and incoming demand into a time-phased production and release schedule.
• Sequence and prioritize fabrication based on commitments, milestones, field requirements, and material readiness.
• Continuously adjust schedules for priority changes, revisions, shortages, and labor disruptions.
• Develop and maintain capacity models by trade; identify bottlenecks and risks.
• Coordinate with team leads, Inventory/ Fabrication Planners, Field Teams, and Engineering.

Skills

Trade-based manufacturing

Advanced Excel

Labor modeling

Effective planning

Cross-functional coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree (Operations/Engineering/Supply Chain)

Tools

Excel

Job description

ColonialWebb is seeking a Master Scheduler to develop and maintain the Manufacturing Production Scheduling System (MPSS) that aligns customer demand with labor capacity and manufacturing constraints. This role serves as the central planning authority across shop, field, project and supply chain functions, sequencing work to meet milestones using Excel-based tools and close coordination with teams.

The position requires strong Excel skills, cross-functional communication, and the ability to plan