Master Scheduler

Aston Carter; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking a Master Scheduler to develop and maintain short‑ and long‑term production schedules at our Cleveland, OH site. You will translate demand plans into executable schedules and coordinate with purchasing, materials, and operations teams to ensure timely materials, labor and equipment availability.

The role requires strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills, with experience in ERP and production scheduling software.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in supply chain or related field preferred.
• Experience in materials coordination or supply chain management.
• Knowledge of production planning principles, inventory management, and workflows.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain production schedules from orders, forecasts, and inventory levels.
• Translate demand plans into practical schedules and adjust as priorities change.
• Coordinate with purchasing and materials teams on availability and timing of supplies.
• Align schedules with labor and equipment capacity with operations teams.
• Monitor progress; identify delays and schedule conflicts.
• Communicate changes, priorities, and risks to departments; track work orders.

Skills

Production planning

Scheduling

ERP systems

Excel

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Prioritization

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, operations, business, manufacturing, or related field

Tools

ERP software

MS Excel

Production scheduling software

Job description

Job Title: Master SchedulerJob Description

We are seeking a Master Scheduler who will be responsible for creating and maintaining both short-term and long-term production schedules. This role involves translating demand plans into practical production schedules and coordinating with various teams to ensure the availability and timing of materials, labor, and equipment. The Master Scheduler will monitor production progress, identify potential delays, and communicate schedule changes to relevant stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain production schedules based on customer orders, forecasts, inventory levels, and delivery requirements.
• Translate demand plans into practical production schedules, updating plans as priorities and conditions change.
• Coordinate with purchasing and materials teams to confirm the availability and timing of required supplies.
• Work with production supervisors and operations teams to align schedules with labor availability and equipment capacity.
• Monitor production progress to identify potential delays and schedule conflicts.
• Communicate schedule changes, priorities, and risks promptly to relevant departments.
• Track work orders and production status in the companys systems.
• Reschedule work orders when necessary, considering customer commitments and production efficiency.
• Maintain accurate scheduling records and planning data.
• Identify opportunities to improve scheduling processes and support efficient use of resources.
• Participate in cycle counting programs.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in production planning, scheduling, and manufacturing operations.
• Experience with enterprise resource planning and production scheduling software.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage changing priorities in a fast-paced production environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining accurate information.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; an associate or bachelors degree in supply chain management, operations, business, manufacturing, or a related field is preferred.
• Experience in materials coordination or supply chain management.
• Working knowledge of production planning principles, inventory management, and manufacturing workflows.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with teams across multiple departments.

Work Environment

This position is onsite in an office located within a clean warehouse environment. The company is experiencing growth, having recently undergone an acquisition, and is focused on creating long-term growth opportunities.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Cleveland, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $28.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Cleveland, OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 3, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Cleveland,OH.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] ([e-mail]) for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.