Global Master Scheduler & Production Planner

OPW Global; Ball Ground (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

OPW Global is seeking a Master Scheduler to develop and manage the master production schedule, balancing demand with material availability and shop-floor capacity. The role bridges sales, procurement, engineering, and operations, ensuring on-time delivery.

The ideal candidate brings 3–7+ years in industrial production planning, strong ERP/MRP skills, and advanced Excel abilities, with a focus on coordinating multiple functions to meet targets in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in a related field.
• 3–7+ years of experience in production planning, master scheduling, or inventory control in industrial manufacturing.
• Advanced proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and Excel; knowledge of capacity scheduling tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop, issue, and manage short- and long-term production schedules based on forecasts, orders, and inventory targets.
• Conduct capacity planning to ensure resources can execute the build plan.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with purchasing, engineering, and shop-floor Supervisors to resolve bottlenecks.
• Maintain data integrity in ERP/MRP systems and analyze MRP performance.

Skills

ERP/MRP proficiency

Advanced Excel

Capacity scheduling tools

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field

Tools

MRP software

Excel

Job description

OPW Global is seeking a Master Scheduler to develop and manage the master production schedule, balancing demand with material availability and shop-floor capacity. The role bridges sales, procurement, engineering, and operations, ensuring on-time delivery.

The ideal candidate brings 3–7+ years in industrial production planning, strong ERP/MRP skills, and advanced Excel abilities, with a focus on coordinating multiple functions to meet targets in a manufacturing setting.