Master Production Scheduler: Capacity & Schedule Optimizer

Driverge Vehicle Innovations; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Driverge Vehicle Innovations is seeking a Master Production Scheduler to own, develop, maintain, and communicate the master production schedule across multiple facilities. This role translates orders into executable production plans and coordinates capacity, material readiness, and production priorities.

The ideal candidate will have a related bachelor’s degree and 5+ years in production planning with ERP/MRP experience, including Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in production planning or master scheduling.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Translate orders, backlog, forecasts into production plans.
• Develop and maintain short-, mid-, and long-range planning horizons.
• Set production priorities based on requirements and capacity.
• Maintain schedule stability while adapting to changes in demand.
• Ensure schedules align with commitments and objectives.
• Maintain MPS integrity within Dynamics 365 and planning tools.
• Develop and maintain capacity models across facilities.
• Identify bottlenecks and supply constraints; propose solutions.
• Provide forward-looking capacity analysis to leadership.
• Analyze schedule performance and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Production scheduling

Capacity planning

Constraint management

MRP systems

Material planning

ERP systems

Excel

Office suite

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Job description

Driverge Vehicle Innovations is seeking a Master Production Scheduler to own, develop, maintain, and communicate the master production schedule across multiple facilities. This role translates orders into executable production plans and coordinates capacity, material readiness, and production priorities.

The ideal candidate will have a related bachelor’s degree and 5+ years in production planning with ERP/MRP experience, including Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.