Master Scheduler

Dover Corporation

Conyers (GA)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

32 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan

Flexible spending accounts

Paid holidays

Job summary

Dover Corporation in Conyers, GA is seeking a Master Scheduler to develop, maintain, and execute the master production schedule, aligning demand, inventory objectives, and capacity with company goals.

The role coordinates Sales, Customer Service, Procurement, Production, Engineering, and Warehouse teams to optimize material flow, throughput, and on-time delivery, while analyzing demand, inventory health, and supplier constraints.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field.
10+ years of production planning, scheduling, supply chain or manufacturing operations experience.
Experience in a discrete manufacturing environment preferred.
Strong understanding of MRP/ERP systems and S&OP processes.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain the Master Production Schedule (MPS) based on customer demand, forecasts, and inventory targets.
Translate sales forecasts and customer orders into detailed production schedules.
Balance production requirements against labor, machine, and material capacity constraints.
Monitor schedule adherence and adjust plans to meet changing business conditions.
Conduct finite and infinite capacity planning analyses.

Skills

MPS

MRP

Capacity Planning

Demand Planning

Inventory Management

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain/Engineering

APICS CPIM/CSCP certification

10+ years of production planning experience

Tools

SAP

Oracle

JD Edwards

Epicor

Microsoft Dynamics

Advanced Excel

Job description

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for a Master Scheduler who will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and executing the master production schedule to ensure customer demand, inventory objectives, and manufacturing capacity are aligned. This role serves as the central coordination point between Sales, Customer Service, Procurement, Production, Engineering, and Warehouse Operations to optimize material flow, production efficiency, and on-time delivery performance.

Job Title: Master Scheduler

Location: Conyers, GA

What We’re Looking For

The Master Scheduler analyzes demand forecasts, inventory levels, production capacity, and supplier constraints to create executable schedules that support operational and financial goals.

Maintains close collaboration with Production Planning to secure the schedules are followed, highlighting direction changes, and enforcing production deadlines.

We Are Looking For An Individual That Has

Business acumen and a passion for making a difference in the business
The ability to drive processes across a system, see trends and analyze data

What You’ll Be Responsible For In This Role

Production Planning & Scheduling

Develop and maintain the Master Production Schedule (MPS) based on customer demand, forecasts, and inventory targets.
Translate sales forecasts and customer orders into detailed production schedules.
Balance production requirements against labor, machine, and material capacity constraints.
Monitor schedule adherence and adjust plans as required to meet changing business conditions.
Conduct finite and infinite capacity planning analyses.

Demand & Inventory Management

Collaborate with Sales and Customer Service to understand customer demand trends.
Maintain appropriate inventory levels while minimizing excess and obsolete inventory.
Monitor inventory health, safety stock levels, and replenishment requirements.
Support Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) processes.

Cross-Functional Coordination

Coordinate closely with Procurement to ensure material availability.
Partner with Manufacturing leadership to identify bottlenecks and capacity limitations.
Communicate schedule changes and priorities across departments.
Support Engineering and Quality teams during product introductions or process changes.

ERP/MRP Management

Maintain accurate planning parameters within ERP/MRP systems.
Review MRP recommendations and take appropriate planning actions.
Ensure master data integrity including lead times, BOMs, routing information, and planning settings.
Generate and analyze production planning reports.

Performance Monitoring

Track and report key scheduling and operational metrics.
Analyze production performance against schedule.
Identify opportunities to improve schedule stability and manufacturing throughput.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives related to planning and scheduling processes.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

On-Time Delivery (OTD)
Schedule Attainment
Production Schedule Adherence
Inventory Turns
Inventory Accuracy
Past Due Orders
Capacity Utilization
Customer Service Level
Manufacturing Throughput
Forecast Accuracy
Supplier Material Availability
Excess & Obsolete Inventory Reduction

What are the basic qualifications?

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or related field preferred
10+ years of production planning, scheduling, supply chain, or manufacturing operations experience.
Experience in a discrete manufacturing environment preferred.
Strong understanding of MRP/ERP systems.
Experience participating in S&OP processes

Technical Skills

Master Production Scheduling (MPS)
Material Requirements Planning (MRP)
Capacity Planning
Demand Planning
Inventory Management
ERP Systems (SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, Epicor, Microsoft Dynamics, etc.)
Advanced Microsoft Excel and data analysis

Leadership & Business Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Excellent organizational skills
Ability to manage competing priorities
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Data-driven decision-making
Continuous improvement mindset

What are the preferred qualifications?

Supply Chain Bachelor’s, Master’s degree or APICS certification
Minimum of five (5) years combined experience in Supply Chain and/or Logistics and/or Manufacturing
Minimum of three (3) years combined experience with Production Planning and/or Lean Production Systems
Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in planning for multiple production lines
Lean / Six Sigma experience
Experience managing a team including hiring and retention, performance reviews,
APICS Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) or APICS Certified Supply chain Professional (CSCP) a plus
Lean or Green Belt Six Sigma certification a plus

To Be a Great Fit For The Role

Team player able to work well across business operations and develop strong business teams
Demonstrated ability to influence teams and programs regarding quality, productivity and/or customer service
Ability to work on multiple projects with limited direction
Demonstrated ability to analyze problems drive to sustainable resolution
Strong interpersonal and communication skills to act as a catalyst for building organizational effectiveness and efficiency
Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook)
Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks and priorities and quickly adapt in a fast-paced high-energy environment

How We Define Our Values and Why You Should Join Our Team:

The backbone behind our collection of outstanding businesses is a team of dedicated employees who protect and enhance our valued reputation for quality and delivering what we promise. It’s our values that define Dover to all of our key audiences: our shareholders, customers, prospective employees and especially to ourselves.

These values must be expressed in our work and embody our actions, as they form the basis by which we do our jobs, make decisions and measure our performance. It’s our unwavering commitment to maintaining our values that defines who we are as a Company.