Master Production Scheduler - Powder Metal Manufacturing

Mpp

Punxsutawney (Jefferson County)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 85,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

Mpp in the United States seeks a Production Scheduler to develop and improve the master production schedule for a powder metal facility. This role coordinates with Sales, Purchasing, Tooling, Maintenance, and Production to balance demand, capacity, and material availability.

You will focus on minimizing changeovers, maximizing throughput, and achieving on-time delivery while controlling inventory. Candidates should have 3+ years of scheduling experience and proficiency with ERP/MRP systems,

Qualifications

3+ years production scheduling experience in manufacturing.
Strong understanding of capacity planning and bottleneck management.
Experience with ERP/MRP systems and data analysis.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain daily and weekly production schedules for presses, furnaces, and secondary operations.
Align schedules with customer demand forecasts and firm orders.
Monitor WIP flow through processes and optimize sequencing to reduce changeovers.
Identify capacity constraints and recommend corrective actions.
Coordinate raw material and powder availability with Purchasing.
Track schedule adherence and report KPIs (OTD, schedule attainment).
Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on flow, lead time reduction, and inventory control.