Master Scheduler

VanTran Industries, Inc.; Abbeyville (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

VanTran Industries, Inc. is seeking a Master Scheduler to develop and maintain the Master Production Schedule (MPS), aligning customer demand with available capacity and material supply to deliver feasible, on-time production plans.

You will translate demand into weekly and daily schedules, monitor ERP/MRP data, and collaborate with Production, Materials, Purchasing, Engineering, and Customer Service to optimize throughput, manage bottlenecks, and improve schedule performance with KPIs such as

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of experience in production planning, scheduling, or supply chain planning within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in high mix low volume manufacturing.
• ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle) required.
• APICS CPIM certification preferred.
• Experience in electrical equipment, transformers, or heavy manufacturing is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the Master Production Schedule (MPS) based on confirmed orders and approved demand plans.
• Translate demand into weekly and daily production schedules.
• Ensure feasibility considering labor, machine capacity, and material supply.
• Collaborate with Production, Materials, Purchasing, Engineering, and Customer Service to align schedule execution.
• Maintain and execute production schedules within the ERP/MRP system and monitor data accuracy (lead times, routings, work centers).
• Monitor KPIs: OTD, schedule adherence, capacity utilization, production attainment, and inventory turns.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Advanced Excel

MRP/MPS planning

Cross-functional communication

Multitasking

Problem solving

Education

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

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Position Summary

The Master Scheduler is responsible for developing, maintaining, and executing the Master Production Schedule (MPS) to ensure a feasible and efficient production plan aligned with current customer demand, available capacity, and material availability.
This role focuses on short- to mid-term schedule execution, ensuring production continuity, on-time delivery, and rapid response to changes in the manufacturing environment.
The Master Scheduler plays a critical role in balancing demand and capacity, identifying constraints, and driving proactive solutions to maintain production commitments.

Key Responsibilities

Production Scheduling & Execution

• Develop and maintain the Master Production Schedule (MPS) based on confirmed customer orders and approved demand plans.
• Translate demand requirements into weekly and daily production schedules.
• Ensure schedules are feasible considering available labor, machine capacity, and material supply.
• Continuously adjust schedules based on:
  • Production performance
  • Material availability
  • Changes in customer priorities

Demand & Capacity Alignment

• Balance customer demand with plant capabilities to optimize throughput and delivery performance.
• Identify capacity constraints and production bottlenecks and collaborate with operations to resolve them.
• Support production leadership in planning for overtime, additional shifts, or schedule adjustments when required.

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Collaborate closely with Production, Materials, Purchasing, Engineering, and Customer Service to ensure schedule alignment and execution.
• Communicate schedule priorities, changes, and risks clearly across departments.
• Support Customer Service by providing realistic order commit dates based on the current schedule.

ERP / System Management

• Maintain and execute production schedules within the ERP/MRP system.
• Ensure accuracy of planning data including:
  • Lead times
  • Routings
  • Work centers
• Monitor system signals (shortages, order releases, exceptions) to maintain schedule integrity.

Inventory & Material Coordination

• Ensure alignment between production schedules and material availability.
• Work with Purchasing and Materials teams to anticipate shortages and prevent production disruptions.
• Support inventory optimization by balancing service levels and inventory turns.

Performance Monitoring

• Track and report on execution-focused KPIs, including:
  • Schedule adherence
  • On-time delivery (OTD)
  • Production attainment
  • Short-term capacity utilization
• Identify gaps in execution and support corrective actions to improve schedule performance.

Material & Production Coordination

• Ensure material availability aligns with the production schedule.
• Partner with Purchasing and Materials teams to highlight shortages and expedite critical items.
• Monitor WIP flow to support continuous production execution

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business Administration or related field preferred.

Experience

• 5-8 years of experience in production planning, scheduling, or supply chain planning within a manufacturing environment. Desirable as Master Scheduler.
• Experience in a high mix low volume environment
• Experience in ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle,etc.) required.
• Experience in electrical equipment, transformers, or heavy manufacturing is highly desirable.
• APICS, CPIM certified

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and planning skills
• Advanced Excel and data analysis capabilities
• Strong understanding of MRP/MPS planning principles
• Excellent cross-functional communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• On-Time Delivery (OTD)
• Schedule Adherence
• Revenue target
• Production Throughput
• Inventory Turns
• Capacity Utilization
• Reduction of Production Delays

Requirements:

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.