Master Production Scheduling Manager

Judge Direct Placement; Siloam Springs (AR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Judge Direct Placement is seeking a Production Planning Leader for a high‑volume, high‑mix manufacturing site in the United States. You will direct planning and scheduling to balance capacity, materials, and customer demand, while driving continuous improvement in KPIs and Lean initiatives.

You will collaborate with Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Finance to align production plans with business goals, mentor the planning team, and ensure on‑time delivery across 10,000+ SKUs.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in production planning, scheduling, materials management, or supply chain within manufacturing.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.
• Experience managing scheduling across multiple product lines or SKUs is expected.

Responsibilities

• Lead production planning and scheduling to meet customer orders while balancing capacity, material availability, and inventory levels.
• Build and maintain schedules based on demand, forecasts, inventory, and equipment capacity.
• Partner with Operations to adjust schedules, manage shifting priorities, and minimize delivery disruptions.
• Identify and resolve constraints related to labor, equipment, materials, and capacity.
• Work with Procurement and Materials teams to keep raw materials available and prevent shortages.
• Monitor raw materials, WIP, and finished goods to optimize stock levels, reduce excess, and improve accuracy.
• Support S&OP by evaluating demand changes, capacity, inventory needs, and risks.
• Maintain accurate ERP/MRP data, including lead times, lot sizes, safety stock, and production requirements.
• Review system‑generated recommendations and act on issues.
• Track KPIs: on‑time delivery, schedule attainment, inventory turns, backlog, material shortages, and capacity utilization.
• Lead Lean, root cause analysis, and problem‑solving initiatives to reduce waste and improve planning.
• Develop standardized planning procedures to improve consistency and communication across the facility.
• Lead, coach, and develop the planning and scheduling team.

Skills

Production planning

Scheduling

Materials management

Supply chain

ERP/MRP

Microsoft Excel

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business, or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

This position will lead Production Planning in a high volume & high mix manufacturing plant with 10,000+ SKUs and a high degree of complexity to fulfill customer demand by balancing manufacturing capacity, material availability, and inventory levels. This role requires strong leadership capabilities and a strong understanding of end‑to‑end manufacturing supply chains.

Job Description

Production Planning & Scheduling

• Lead production planning and scheduling to meet customer orders while balancing capacity, material availability, and inventory levels
• Build and maintain schedules based on demand, forecasts, inventory, and equipment capacity
• Partner with Operations to adjust schedules, manage shifting priorities, and minimize delivery disruptions
• Identify and resolve constraints related to labor, equipment, materials, and capacity

Materials & Inventory

• Work with Procurement and Materials teams to keep raw materials available and prevent shortages
• Monitor raw materials, work‑in‑process, and finished goods to optimize stock levels, reduce excess, and improve accuracy

Planning Systems & Analytics

• Support S&OP by evaluating demand changes, capacity, inventory needs, and risks
• Maintain accurate ERP/MRP data, including lead times, lot sizes, safety stock, and production requirements
• Review system‑generated recommendations and act on potential issues
• Track KPIs: on‑time delivery, schedule attainment, inventory turns, backlog, material shortages, and capacity utilization
• Lead Lean, root cause analysis, and problem‑solving initiatives to reduce waste and improve planning
• Develop standardized planning procedures to improve consistency and communication across the facility
• Lead, coach, and develop the planning and scheduling team through clear expectations, feedback, and growth support
• Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, Customer Service, and Finance to align production plans with business goals

Qualifications Seeking

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business, or a related field
• 5+ years in production planning, scheduling, materials management, or supply chain within manufacturing
• Experience managing scheduling across multiple product lines, SKUs, or changing customer requirements
• Ability to balance made‑to‑order and made‑to‑stock demand while meeting delivery commitments
• Proven track record of identifying production constraints and implementing practical solutions
• Hands‑on experience with ERP/MRP systems
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for analyzing production, inventory, and supply chain data
• Strong problem‑solving, organizational, and decision‑making skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities and adapt in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment