Master Scheduler

Ingersoll Rand; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health-care options

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Employee stock grants

Job summary

Ingersoll Rand is looking for a Master Scheduler based in Alsip, IL. The role involves establishing and maintaining the master production schedule while coordinating closely with various teams to optimize inventory management and resource utilization. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and possess strong analytical and interpersonal skills.

The position offers a competitive salary range of $80,000 to $90,000 along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with flow line and CNC job shop manufacturing.
• APICS Certification in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) or commitment to obtain.
• Strong analytical capabilities and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed weekly master production schedules.
• Monitor and resolve MRP processing errors.
• Analyze key performance indicators for scheduling.

Skills

Data analysis

Schedule adherence

Inventory management

SAP

Lean manufacturing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or engineering

Tools

MS Excel

SAP

Job description

Job Title

Master Scheduler

Location

Alsip, IL

About Us

Imagine a company with technology leadership of over 160 years, yet it operates with the energy of a startup. Ingersoll Rand has dedicated itself to Making Life Better for its employees, customers, shareholders, and planets. We produce innovative and mission‑critical flow creation and life science technologies—from compressors to precision handling of liquids, gases, and powers—to increase industrial productivity, efficiency, and sustainability. Supported by over 80+ brands, our products are used in various end markets including life sciences, food and beverage, clean energy, industrial manufacturing, infrastructure, and more. Across the globe, we’re driving growth with an entrepreneurial spirit and ownership mindset. Learn more at irco.com and join us to own your future.

Job Overview

Ingersoll Rand seeks a talented Master Scheduler for its Ingersoll Rand Pump (IRP), MP Pump and Oberdorfer Pump (MPOB) Business Unit. The master scheduler is responsible for establishing, reviewing and maintaining the master production schedule in alignment with the Sales, Inventory, and Operations (SIOP) consensus plan. Establishing the master schedule will involve working closely with operations leaders, material planners, production planners, and others to coordinate plans at the IR MPOB facility that achieve the company objectives relative to customer service, efficient resource/capacity utilization and inventory investment. The master scheduler will be responsible for analyzing scenarios that balance demand and supply while optimizing inventory and minimizing the impact of demand volatility. This role will establish, implement, and continuously improve the master scheduling process in a complex CNC manufacturing environment where formal scheduling processes are currently limited.

Responsibilities

• Translate the Demand Plan by product family to a detailed weekly master production schedule (MPS) with an 8‑12 month planning horizon into the IRP for weekly MRP generation
• Incorporate inter‑company demand and backlog into SIOP supply planning process to ensure capacity and resources are available to meet demand requirements
• Review and update fulfillment and planning strategy for all parts on a quarterly basis
• Monitor and drive resolution of MRP processing errors
• Support customer service with exception request analysis and expediting resolution
• Create and publish daily/weekly/monthly schedule adherence, capacity, and inventory reports
• Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) for IRP/MPOB production planning and scheduling modules
• Identify and resolve constraints—capacity, resource & material
• Facilitate long‑term capacity assessment (RCCP) and development of countermeasure/action plans
• Conduct lead‑time analysis, measure gaps to published lead times, and drive corrective action plans
• Analyze and report key performance indicators such as delivery performance, backlog, performance to master schedule and inventory turns
• Drive continuous process improvement and challenge processes where favorable alternatives exist
• Manage exception messages generated by the MRP system in a timely manner
• Maintain data integrity of SAP planning parameters—the lead times, lot sizes, safety stocks, delivery times, and order file data for all master‑scheduled items
• Design and implement a finite‑capacity master scheduling process for multiple CNC machines incorporating setup times, labor availability, and other constraints
• Provide training on master production scheduling procedures and processes

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business or engineering related discipline
• 3+ years of experience in analyzing data relating to product forecasting, master scheduling, shipment forecasting and inventory management
• 3+ years of experience with rate‑based or flow line (non‑MRP) and CNC job shop manufacturing environments
• 3+ years of experience in operations, inventory management, MRP and lean manufacturing processes
• 3+ years of experience with visual management systems
• 1+ year of experience with SAP
• APICS Certification in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) or commitment to obtain within the first 18 months of employment

Core Competencies

• Ability to make complex decisions with limited time and information, determining criteria based on priorities
• Ability to collaborate effectively across multiple disciplines with internal and external resources
• Strong analytical capabilities, including basic statistical analysis techniques
• Strong interpersonal skills, independent problem resolution, proven leadership ability, and the ability to manage the requirements of others
• Comfortable leading discussion and debate within peer groups and with matrix business partners, operational partners and leaders
• Data access/retrieval skills with extensive experience in data analysis and manipulation using MS Excel and/or other tools

Travel & Work Arrangements/Requirements

• Onsite in Alsip, IL

Compensation

The pay range for this role is $80,000 – $90,000. The pay range considers a wide range of factors that include a candidate’s skills, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and geographic location.

What We Offer

At Ingersoll Rand, we embrace a culture of personal ownership—taking responsibility for our company, our communities, and our environment, as well as our individual health and well‑being. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to empower you with the tools and support necessary to take charge of your health, ensuring that together we can continue to make life better. Our range of benefits includes health‑care options such as medical and prescription plans, dental and vision coverage, as well as wellness programs. Additionally, we provide life insurance, a robust 401(k) plan, paid time off, and an employee stock grant, among other offerings. These benefits are our commitment to you so you can be your best at work and beyond.