Master Scheduler

OPW Global; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

OPW Global is seeking a Master Scheduler to create, maintain, and optimize the Master Production Schedule. You will balance customer demand with material availability and shop-floor capacity, serving as the bridge between sales, procurement, engineering, and operations.

Responsibilities include developing production schedules, coordinating capacity planning, and supporting S&OP with data-driven analyses. A Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 3–7+ years in manufacturing planning are

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent practical experience.
• 3–7+ years in production planning, master scheduling, or inventory control in an industrial manufacturing setting.
• Strong proficiency in ERP/MRP, advanced Excel, and capacity scheduling tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop, issue, and manage short- and long-term production schedules based on forecasts, orders, and inventory targets.
• Perform rough-cut capacity planning to align machine, labor, and facilities with the build plan.
• Collaborate with purchasing, engineering, and shop-floor to resolve bottlenecks and optimize throughput.
• Maintain data integrity in ERP/MRP systems and track order starts.
• Monitor schedule attainment, on-time delivery, cycle times, and excess/obsolete inventory for KPIs.
• Provide data analysis and scenario planning for S&OP meetings.

Skills

ERP/MRP systems

Excel (Pivot, VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP)

Capacity scheduling tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Job description

Since 1892, OPW customers have been able to count on us to revolutionize fluid-handling operations around the world. As a global leader in fluid-handling solutions, the mission of OPW is to be a developer of a comprehensive array of innovative fluid-handling solutions that our customers can consistently and reliably count on. These include loading and unloading systems for high-value hazardous and non-hazardous bulk products; railcar and transport tank-truck valves, gauging devices and tank-monitoring systems; automated storage-terminal controls and systems; and regulators, fittings, valves, vaporizers, vacuum-jacketed piping and gas-handling systems for the safe handling and distribution of cryogenics and industrial gases. OPW has more than 2,000 employees with manufacturing operations in North America, Europe and China, and sales offices around the world. OPW is part of the Clean Energy & Fueling segment of Dover (NYSE: DOV).

OPW Clean Energy Solutions (CES):

As the adoption of alternative fuels surges, OPW is committed to shaping the future of the clean energy industry, and strategically expanding into innovative realms. This vision has culminated in the establishment of the OPW Clean Energy Solutions Business Unit. At its core lies the industry-leading enterprises, Acme Cryogenics, RegO Products and RegO Products subsidiary, Superior Products all renowned for pioneering solutions in clean energy and the safe handling, transport, and storage of cryogenic liquids and gases. Join us in our journey towards a safer, cleaner tomorrow. To learn more about OPW Clean Energy Solutions, please visit our website: OPW Clean Energy Solutions

Scope

The Master Scheduler creates, maintains, and optimizes the Master Production Schedule (MPS) to balance customer demand, material availability, and shop-floor capacity. They act as the central bridge between sales, procurement, engineering, and plant operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Master Production Scheduling: Develop, issue, and manage short and long term production schedules based on sales forecasts, customer orders, and inventory targets
• Capacity Planning: Conduct rough-cut capacity planning (RCCP) to ensure machine, labor, and facility resources can actually execute the build plan
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with purchasing/procurement for raw materials, engineering for bills of materials (BOM’s), and shop-floor supervisors to resolve bottlenecks.
• ERP/MRP Management: Maintain data integrity within enterprise systems, running Material Requirements Planning (MRP) analysis and tracking order starts
• KPI & Variance Tracking: Monitor schedule attainment, on-time delivery (OTD), cycle times, and excess and obsolete inventory levels
• S&OP Support: Provide critical data analysis and scenario planning for Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) meetings

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related business field (or equivalent practical experience)
• Experience: Minimum 3 – 7+ years of experience in production planning, master scheduling, or inventory control within an industrial manufacturing environment
• Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in ERP/MRP systems, intermediate to advance Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, modeling), and capacity scheduling tools

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications: APICS credentials such as CPIM (Certified in Planning and Inventory Management) or CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional) or Lean Six Sigma exposure

This position is eligible to earn a discretionary bonus based on performance metrics and other criteria outlined in our applicable bonus plan. We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position’s responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, a candidate’s education/training, the position’s location, and the key skills needed for the position. Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.

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