Master Production Scheduler — Multi-Site Planning & S&OP

True North Consultants, Inc.; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

True North Consultants, Inc. is seeking a Master Production Scheduler to develop and execute integrated schedules across multiple facilities in Covington, LA.

You will align production plans with demand, capacity, materials, and financial targets while partnering with Operations, Procurement, Sales, and Finance to optimize service levels and working capital. The role requires 5+ years in production planning, strong analytical abilities, and proficiency with MRP/ERP systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in production planning, scheduling, or supply chain roles.
• Strong working knowledge of MRP/ERP systems and production planning tools.
• Proven experience managing multi-site production schedules.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

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 service, cost, and financial objectives.
• Maintain rolling 8–12 week schedule visibility to support proactive planning and risk mitigation.
• Incorporate sequencing and changeover considerations to reduce disruption, inefficiency, and cost.
• Partner with Procurement to ensure timely availability of raw materials and packaging while minimizing expediting and premium freight.
• Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and Regulatory to align schedules with production realities, asset reliability, food safety, and compliance.
• Support Sales and Customer Service by providing visibility into lead times, production constraints, and fulfillment capabilities.
• Serve as a trusted planning partner to plant leadership and executive management.

Skills

Production scheduling

MRP/ERP systems

Multi-site scheduling

Analytical skills

Communication

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Supply Chain/Operations/Engineering

APICS/ASCM certification (preferred)

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

Job description

True North Consultants, Inc. is seeking a Master Production Scheduler to develop and execute integrated schedules across multiple facilities in Covington, LA.

You will align production plans with demand, capacity, materials, and financial targets while partnering with Operations, Procurement, Sales, and Finance to optimize service levels and working capital. The role requires 5+ years in production planning, strong analytical abilities, and proficiency with MRP/ERP systems.