Master Production Scheduler

Sanmina-SCI Systems de México; Carrollton (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanmina-SCI Systems de México is seeking a Master Production Scheduler to develop and manage the master production and shipment schedules for a configure-to-order environment.

The role liaises with Engineering, Sales, Production, and Shipping; analyzes performance metrics, reports status, and drives improvements to ensure on-time delivery and optimal capacity utilization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business management or operations management.
• 4–6 years of experience in scheduling or manufacturing planning.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and Excel.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes, capacity planning and supply chain dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage the integrated master production schedule for complex programs.
• Coordinate with Sales, Engineering, Production and Shipping to align resources.
• Track performance metrics and identify risks to schedules.
• Prepare status reports and dashboards; communicate updates to stakeholders.
• Drive process improvements to optimize capacity utilization.
• Communicate changes in plans due to forecasts or budgets.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in business management or operations management

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Excel

Job description

Master Production Scheduler

Job Purpose:

The Master Scheduler is responsible for creating and managing all production and shipment schedules. This role assembles the master schedule based upon the business, shipment, inventory, and production plans and serves as a primary point of contact for and liaison with Engineering, Sales, Production, and Shipping departments.

Nature of Duties:

• 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.
• Prepare status reports, create department dashboards, and communicate schedule updates to stakeholders.
• Use data to drive process improvements and ensure efficient use of capacity.
• Assess and implement techniques needed to plan, schedule, control, measure and evaluate the effectiveness of production operations
• Monitor and report any changes in sales forecasts, budgets and business strategies
• Communicate production schedule to staff members promptly.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in business management or operations management
• 4- 6 years previous 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

Sanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer