Master Production Scheduler

Dover Precision Components; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Total rewards package

Job summary

Dover Precision Components is seeking a Master Scheduler to drive finished-goods scheduling for the Cook Compression brand. You will align demand, capacity, and inventory with cross-functional teams to execute feasible production plans.

The role demands strong analytical skills, ERP experience, and leadership to improve scheduling efficiency in a manufacturing environment. Onsite work in Houston with a discretionary bonus potential and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field; 5+ years in production planning considered in lieu of degree.
• 5+ years of master scheduling or production planning in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 requirements.
• Advanced MS Excel and ERP/technology skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and cross-functional communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning responsibilities focusing on best practices, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate with procurement, operations, sales, and manufacturing engineering to ensure smooth operations.
• Ensure inventory control, capacity management, and resource allocation to meet goals.
• Monitor production attainment and address constraints; manage contingency plans.
• Participate in S&OP meetings to provide capacity, production, and inventory insights.
• Maintain ERP inputs and reporting systems to support reliable capacity planning and dashboards.
• Communicate status of schedules to management and stakeholders; drive schedule adherence.

Skills

Master scheduling

Production planning

Supply chain planning

Analytical skills

Leadership and communication

ISO 9001 familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

5+ years’ production planning experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Syteline ERP

ERP systems

MS Excel

Job description

Dover Precision Components is hiring a Master Scheduler for our Cook Compression brand. We manufacture and deliver critical performance solutions for rotating and reciprocating machinery across several markets, including oil & gas. We are growing and innovative, participating in energy transformation efforts. We offer competitive pay, benefits, and the ability to be a key contributor on our Supply Chain team.

What You’ll Do

In this role, you will provide results-driven leadership in planning responsibilities with a focus on best practices, quality, and continuous improvement. Key responsibilities include:

• Analyze demand and capacity across regular operations and new product development to deliver feasible finite-capacity schedules.
• Coordinate with procurement, operations, sales, and manufacturing engineering to ensure smooth operations.
• Ensure efficient resource allocation, inventory control, and capacity management to meet organizational goals.
• Monitor production attainment and identifying constraints, and managing contingency plans, as required.
• Conduct scenario planning to anticipate demand fluctuations or material shortages.
• Monitor inventory levels and work with material planners to optimize stock.
• Participate in Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) meetings to provide insights into capacity, production, and inventory. Be the channel of communication to the planning team.
• Ensure compliance with Operational Excellence requirements and proper documentation in the quality management system (QMS). Create plans to progress and sustain standards.
• Ensure schedules are provided promptly and any schedule disruptions or discrepancies are resolved.
• Maintain different reporting systems, scorecards and dashboards, as applicable, to make sure that all forms of documentation are accurate and timely.
• Analyze plant capacity data, and perform calculations to determine manufacturing processes, tools, and human resource requirements as basics for finite capacity planning.
• Identify and implement process improvements to improve scheduling efficiency.
• Communicate with management and stakeholders about the status of production schedules.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to maintain accurate inputs in the ERP system to support a reliable infinite capacity planning within APS (time fences, cycle times, routings, work center capacities, supplier lead times, EOQ/MOQs, etc.).

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business, engineering, or a related field preferred. In lieu of a degree, 5+ years’ experience in production planning considered.
• 5+ years’ master scheduling, production planning, or supply chain planning experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Metric driven with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 requirements.
• Strong MS Excel abilities. Strong ERP and technology skills overall.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Also Great if You Bring / Preferences

• APICS certifications such as CPIM or CSCP.
• Syteline ERP experience for production planning, inventory management, and scheduling.
• Advanced understanding of APS, MRP, finite capacity planning, demand forecasting, inventory control, and production scheduling.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and reporting tools.
• Very strong communication skills – Ability to interface with employees, sales, supervisor, and peers.
• Ability to balance customer demand with manufacturing capacity.
• Data-driven decision-making and inventory management capabilities.
• Proven ability to improve schedule adherence and on-time delivery performance.
• Lean Manufacturing knowledge/experience.

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Bonus Eligible. This position is eligible to earn a discretionary bonus based on performance metrics and other criteria outlined in our applicable bonus plan.

We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position’s responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, a candidate’s education/training, the position’s location, and the key skills needed for the position.

Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work: Our total rewards package for eligible team members also includes: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; medical, dental and vision insurance; wellness programs; health savings account, health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts; company paid short-term disability and long-term disability; company paid employee basic life insurance; supplemental employee and dependent life insurance; optional accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance; adoption, surrogacy, and fertility benefits and assistance; commuter benefits; parental, military, jury duty, and bereavement leaves of absence; paid time off, including 9 Paid Holidays, 2 Floating Holidays and 3 weeks of vacation. Eligibility for benefits is governed by applicable plan documents and policies.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.

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