Master Production Scheduler - Multi-Site

Sterling St James Inc.; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Sterling St James Inc. is seeking a Master Production Scheduler to develop and execute integrated schedules across multiple facilities in Covington, LA. The role coordinates with Operations, Procurement, Sales, Quality, and Finance to balance demand with capacity, inventory, and costs.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years in production planning/scheduling, strong MRP/ERP proficiency, and the ability to travel to plants as needed. This is a full-time on-site position in Covington, LA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with 5+ years in production planning/scheduling or related field.
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems and multi-site production schedules is essential.
• Willingness to travel to manufacturing facilities as needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and continuously improve short- and mid-term master production schedules across multiple facilities.
• Convert demand forecasts, customer orders, promotions, and inventory targets into executable production plans.
• Balance capacity, labor availability, equipment uptime, and maintenance constraints to meet objectives.
• Maintain 8–12 week schedule visibility for proactive planning and risk mitigation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align schedules with production realities and constraints.

Skills

Production planning

Scheduling

Analytical

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, or related field

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

Advanced Excel

Job description

Sterling St James Inc. is seeking a Master Production Scheduler to develop and execute integrated schedules across multiple facilities in Covington, LA. The role coordinates with Operations, Procurement, Sales, Quality, and Finance to balance demand with capacity, inventory, and costs.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years in production planning/scheduling, strong MRP/ERP proficiency, and the ability to travel to plants as needed. This is a full-time on-site position in Covington, LA.