Manufacturing Master Scheduler

GE Vernova; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 76,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Retirement plan with company matching

Tuition assistance

Paid parental leave

12 paid holidays

Job summary

GE Vernova in Clearwater, FL is seeking a Master Scheduler to align production planning with customer demand, balancing capacity and material flow to meet service goals.

You will lead the master production schedule, work with Operations, Purchasing, Logistics, and Sales to manage risk, monitor KPIs, and drive continuous improvement.

This role requires 3+ years ERP experience, a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, and clear authorization to work in the United States.

Qualifications

• Ability to work 1st Shift (8am-4pm)
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college OR a High School diploma with at least 5 years of experience in manufacturing planning
• Minimum of 3 years working with an ERP system
• Legal authorization to work in the USA without sponsorship now or in the future

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update the production schedule to support timely delivery of customer orders while helping balance inventory levels, capacity utilization, and material flow.
• Support the S&OP process by preparing planning inputs, reviewing demand and supply changes, and identifying medium- and long-term capacity or material risks.
• Monitor and adjust schedules in response to changes in demand, supply disruptions, or manufacturing constraints; escalate risks and minimize impact to customer service.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective action follow-up when the production plan is not achieved, helping identify recurring constraints and opportunities.
• Support improvements to planning tools, ERP data accuracy, and reporting capabilities to meet evolving operational needs.
• Partner with Purchasing, Manufacturing, and Customer Service to communicate schedule updates and mitigate risks to commitments.

Skills

Strong communication

Self-directed

Team integration

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or HS+5 years experience

Tools

SAP

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Master Scheduler plays a critical role in aligning production planning with customer demand, ensuring optimal service levels while supporting efficient material flow through the supply chain. Reporting to the Site Production Planning Leader, this role is responsible for scheduling customer orders in the manufacturing system and ensuring alignment with capacity, material availability, and overall business priorities by leading master production schedule (MPS) process.
The Master Scheduler will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams—including Operations, Purchasing, Logistics, Sales—to improve system capabilities, reporting, and processes to support business growth and service objectives.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain, and update the production schedule to support timely delivery of customer orders while helping balance inventory levels, capacity utilization, and material flow.
• Support the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process by preparing planning inputs, reviewing demand and supply changes, and helping identify medium- and long-term capacity or material risks.
• Monitor and adjust schedules in response to changes in demand, supply disruptions, or manufacturing constraints, escalating risks and helping minimize impact to customer service.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective action follow-up when the production plan is not achieved, helping identify recurring constraints and improvement opportunities.
• Support improvements to planning tools, ERP data accuracy, and reporting capabilities to meet evolving operational needs.
• Partner with Purchasing, Manufacturing, and Customer Service teams to communicate schedule updates, resolve planning issues, and mitigate risks to customer commitments.
• Serve as a key point of contact for sales order production status, supporting proactive communication on schedule risks, constraints, and recovery opportunities.
• Provide guidance to production planners on scheduling inputs, system updates, and micro-scheduling alignment as needed.
• Support Lean scheduling practices and inventory strategies that improve material flow, inventory turns, and shortage visibility.
• Maintain planning metrics, KPIs, and reporting tools to provide visibility into schedule adherence, service levels, and process performance.
• Participate in daily management with planners, weekly MPS reviews with production, and monthly S&OP reviews with stakeholders.
• Apply planning and scheduling best practices to support consistent execution and continuous improvement.
• Work within established policies and procedures, using sound judgment and critical thinking to meet expectations for quality, volume, and timeliness.

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to work 1st Shift (8am-4pm)
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college OR a High School diploma with at least 5 years of experience in manufacturing planning
• Minimum of 3 years working with an ERP system
• Legal authorization to work in the USA without sponsorship now or in the future

Desired Characteristics

• Strong oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems. Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs. Established project management skills.
• Self-directed with the ability to work independently in a matrix organization.
• Strong team integration skills with the ability to communicate at all layers of the Business.
• Strong computer skills including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, SAP
• Strong analytical skills, including trend analysis and the ability to use materials and scheduling data systems as required.
• Previous experience with production planning, scheduling, and MPS processes

Benefits Available to You

GE Vernova employees rise to the challenge of building a world that works. In order to meet this mission, we provide varied, competitive benefits to help support our workforce: Our Culture | GE Vernova (gecareers.com)

Our compensation & benefits are designed to reward high performers and help you manage your personal and family needs. We offer a robust benefits package depending on your employment status and your national requirements.

• A healthy, balanced lifestyle can mean different things to different people. We've created programs that support the way you live and work today.

• GE Vernova invests to provide opportunities to grow your career by providing a path for continued on-the-job learning and development.

Inclusion & Diversity

At GE Vernova, we believe in the value of your unique identity, background and experiences. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture, where everyone feels empowered to do their best work because they feel accepted, respected and that they belong. Click here to learn more: https://jobs.gecareers.com/vernova/global/en/i-d-e

About GE Vernova Gas Power

GE Vernova’s Gas Power business engineers advanced, efficient natural gas-powered technologies and services, along with decarbonization solutions that aim to help electrify a lower carbon future. It is a global leader in gas turbines and power plant technologies and services with the industry’s largest installed base.

Additional Information

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $76,300.00 and $114,400.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on August 25, 2026.Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, “GE Vernova”) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program