Master Planner-Scheduler

Mann + Hummel, Inc.; Hanover Park (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Mann + Hummel, Inc. is onsite in Hanover Park, IL, seeking a Master Planner-Scheduler to develop and manage the plant’s master production schedule.

The role focuses on aligning demand with capacity, scheduling, and cross-functional coordination to meet customer requirements in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills, experience with ERP/MRP systems, and the ability to adapt to changing priorities while maintaining effective communication with production and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or 5+ years of equivalent experience.
• 3–5+ years in production planning or master scheduling.
• ERP/MRP experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and execute the plant master production schedule to ensure customer demand is met.
• Translate customer demand and forecasts into an executable production plan and proactively identify capacity or material constraints.
• Drive cross-functional actions with Customer Service, Production, Purchasing, Inventory, Shipping, and Operations to minimize shortages and production disruptions.

Skills

Production planning

ERP/MRP experience

Advanced Excel

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 5+ years experience

Tools

SAP

Job description

Hanover Park | US | Operations | Experienced | Unlimited

As worldwide experts in filtration, MANN+HUMMEL develop solutions for vehicles, industrial applications, clean air inside vehicles and the sustainable use of water. With team spirit and an open culture of communication, we are continuously working towards achieving our vision of ‘leadership in filtration’. Become part of our team.

Job Description

ROLE SUMMARY

This is an Onsite position based at our location in Hanover Park, IL.

• No Visa sponsorships are available for this position.

The Master Planner-Scheduler is responsible for developing, maintaining, and executing the plant’s master production schedule to ensure customer demand is met while optimizing production capacity, inventory levels, labor, and material availability. This position serves as a key link between Customer Service, Production, Purchasing, Inventory, Shipping, and Operations. The Master Planner-Scheduler translates customer demand and forecasts into an executable production plan, proactively identifies capacity or material constraints, and drives cross-functional actions to minimize shortages, production disruptions, excess inventory, and past-due orders.The ideal candidate is highly analytical, organized, and comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where priorities and customer requirements may change quickly.

REQUIREMENTS

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations Management, Logistics, Engineering, or related field; OR 5-years’ minimum directly related experience without degree
• 3–5+ years of experience in production planning, master scheduling, materials planning, supply chain, or a related manufacturing role
• Strong experience working within an ERP/MRP fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Experience developing and managing production schedules within a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Required Skills:

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including the ability to analyze and interpret large amounts of operational data
• Demonstrated ability to balance customer demand with supply (material, inventory, labor, equipment, and capacity constraints)

Preferred Experience & Skills:

• Filtration, Automotive, or Aerospace industry experience
• SAP experience