Master Scheduler

Douglas Machine; Alexandria (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP stock allocation

401(k) match

Health clinic

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Volunteer time off

Holiday pay

Paid time off

Job summary

Douglas Machine Inc. in Minnesota seeks a Master Scheduler to develop and maintain the master production schedule, balancing customer demand with engineering lead times, material availability, and capacity to meet business goals.

The role requires strong ERP proficiency and collaboration with Sales, Engineering, Procurement, and Manufacturing to synchronize schedules, resolve conflicts, and optimize material flow for on-time delivery. Strong analytical skills and Lean thinking are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Operations Management, Business Administration or related field; APICS CSCP and/or CPIM certification preferred.
• 5+ years in production planning/scheduling in manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the master production schedule for active projects, ensuring alignment with customer delivery commitments and capacity constraints.
• Translate customer orders and engineering release dates into executable production schedules.
• Coordinate with Engineering to incorporate design lead times and BOM accuracy into planning.
• Manage schedule changes due to design revisions, material delays, or priority shifts.
• Analyze production capacity and identify bottlenecks; recommend adjustments to meet demand.
• Collaborate with Operations and Supply Chain to ensure adequate resources and material availability.
• Work with Sales, Engineering, Procurement, and Manufacturing to synchronize schedules and resolve conflicts.
• Communicate schedule status, risks, and recovery plans to stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate scheduling data in ERP systems; ensure BOM and routing accuracy.
• Monitor MRP outputs and adjust schedules to optimize material flow and minimize shortages.
• Track schedule adherence and identify root causes of variances; drive Lean-driven improvements.

Skills

Manufacturing workflows

ERP scheduling

Analytical skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain or related field

APICS CSCP/CPIM certification

Tools

ERP systems

Scheduling tools

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

The Master Scheduler is responsible for developing, maintaining, and executing the master production schedule to ensure timely delivery of customer orders. This role requires balancing customer demand, engineering lead times, material availability, and production capacity while maintaining alignment with business objectives and operational efficiency.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

1. 1. Steward our mission (to enrich lives by providing differentiated packaging automation and services) and values (unwavering integrity, servant’s heart, ownership spirit and continuous innovation and improvement).
2. 2. Master Scheduling & Planning
   • Develop and maintain the master production schedule for active projects, ensuring alignment with customer delivery commitments and capacity constraints.
   • Translate customer orders and engineering release dates into executable production schedules.
   • Coordinate with Engineering to incorporate design lead times and BOM accuracy into planning.
   • Manage schedule changes due to design revisions, material delays, or priority shifts.
3. 3. Capacity & Resource Planning
   • Analyze production capacity and identify bottlenecks; recommend adjustments to meet demand.
   • Collaborate with Operations and Supply Chain to ensure adequate resources and material availability.
4. 4. Cross-Functional Coordination
   • Work closely with Sales, Engineering, Procurement, and Manufacturing to synchronize schedules and resolve conflicts.
   • Communicate schedule status, risks, and recovery plans to stakeholders.
5. 5. ERP & Data Integrity
   • Maintain accurate scheduling data in ERP systems; ensure BOM and routing accuracy.
   • Monitor MRP outputs and adjust schedules to optimize material flow and minimize shortages.
6. 6. Performance Monitoring & Continuous Improvement
   • Track schedule adherence and identify root causes of variances.
   • Drive improvements in scheduling processes using Lean principles and data-driven analysis.
7. 8. Ensure compliance with all safety policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Skills

• Strong understanding of manufacturing workflows, engineering integration, and long-lead material planning.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and advanced scheduling tools.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage complexity and dynamic schedules.
• Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and timeliness.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Operations Management, Business Administration or related field; APICS CSCP and/or CPIM certification preferred.
• Experience: 5+ years in production planning/scheduling in manufacturing environments.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Primarily a desk job with some manufacturing exposure.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Standard office/manufacturing environment.

SAFETY/PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)

Adhere to company safety policy and PPE policy.

COMPANY INFORMATION

The person in this position has access to various reports and records, which are considered as being of a highly confidential and classified nature. None of this material or information may be divulged or passed on to any outside source by the employee either during or after employment with Douglas Machine.

OUR COMPANY VALUES

Values are evaluated as a part of every employee’s performance evaluation. The core of our values is an abiding respect for Biblically based business principles. To us this means conducting business in a manner that is legal, ethical, moral and healthy to the faith-based spiritual life of every employee owner, customer, supplier and competitor.

OTHER INFORMATION

• All full-time positions offer attractive compensation and benefits that include ESOP stock allocation, 401(k) match, a company health clinic, medical, dental, life and disability insurance, volunteer time off, along with holiday pay and paid time off.