Master Scheduler

City of Shakopee, MN; Marshalltown (IA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson in Marshalltown, IA is seeking an experienced Master Scheduler to drive backlog management, master scheduling, and material planning in a high-tech manufacturing setting. You will balance supply and demand, coordinate with procurement and production, and ensure on-time delivery for customer orders.

The role requires strong knowledge of MRP/MRPII, lean tools, and Oracle planning systems, plus excellent communication and teamwork to support a complex value stream manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 2-year college degree; Bachelor's preferred or equivalent experience.
• Understanding of Master Production Schedule (MPS), Material Requirements Planning (MRP), MRPII, and manufacturing systems.
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing concepts and tools.
• Strong computer skills including MS Office Suite and planning systems.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills with the ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the backlog, including total backlog, late backlog, and lead time.
• Maintain a master schedule that is valid considering material availability, capacity, demand, and financial commitments.
• Oversee inventory management and reporting.
• Set up planning parameters for new parts and workflows.
• Coordinate quotes and work with Customer Service on responses.
• Use Oracle to plan and promise assembly orders relative to requests and material plan.
• Initiate purchase orders and arrange receipt, inspection, and compliance with dates.
• Initiate work orders and coordinate completion to meet dates.
• Coordinate planning, review, and forecasting of Buy and Make parts within the Value Stream.

Skills

Master scheduling

MRP/MPS

Lean manufacturing

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Two-year college degree

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Oracle

MS Office

Job description

If you are an experienced Master Scheduler looking for an opportunity to grow, Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you! Manufacturer of large custom-designed control valves, you will work in a multifaceted and high-tech production facility based in our Marshalltown, Iowa location.

In this Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Manage all aspects of the backlog, including total backlog, late backlog, and lead time
• Manage a master schedule that is valid, taking into account material availability, resource capacity, customer/market demands, and financial commitments
• Inventory management and reporting
• Set up planning parameters for new parts and process workflows
• Manage and deliver quote requests to Customer Service
• Use Oracle enterprise system to plan and promise assembly orders relative to customer requests and material plan
• Initiate purchase orders for parts, services, and/or non-product items; arrange for receipt, inspection and compliance of these purchase orders to meet customer request dates.
• Initiate work orders for parts and arrange for completion to meet customer request dates
• Coordinate the planning, review, and forecasting of “Buy and Make” parts within the designated Value Stream. Make decisions to release, firm, defer or cancel planned orders.
• Continually monitor reports to maintain alignment of supply and demand of material
• Take appropriate actions to bring supply and demand into alignment.
• Maintain timely communication of essential changes to customer Promise Date
• Adjust assembly bills for material and assembly routings as necessary to satisfy special requirements.
• Coordinate as appropriate, quality matters and engineering changes/developments between Fisher and suppliers/production to minimize obsolescence and change over time
• Work with the Value Stream Manager to define appropriate forecast, safety stock, ROQ, and other material planning attributes
• Balance demand and capacity through the entry of orders into the Machining and Assembly Master Schedule, and coordinate with the area Supervisor.
• Review and coordinate material to the master schedule
• Help implement lean manufacturing techniques into the designated value stream including the facilitation and use of Kanbans, Kaizen events, Value Stream Mapping, 5S, Scheduling Boards, and Best Practices
• Maintain delivery prospectus and periodically review to ensure competition in the market
• Perform other related duties as required
• An understanding of Lean manufacturing knowledge and tools

Who You Are:

You step up to handle tough issues. You carefully consider all relevant factors and use appropriate decision-making criteria and principles. You understand that different situations may call for different approaches. You partner with others to get work done.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• 2-year College Degree, Bachelor’s Degree preferred or equivalent experience will be considered
• In-depth understanding of Master Product Schedule (MPS), Material Requirement Planning (MRP), MRPII, and manufacturing business systems
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing concepts and tools
• Solid computer skills including MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint) and MS Outlook
• Strong organizational, planning, and decision-making skills are required with the ability to work as a team member
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:

• Oracle knowledge and experience a plus
• APICS CPIM certification preferred

Our Culture & Commitment to You:

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.

We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world’s most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You’ll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.

At Emerson, you’ll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let’s go. Let’s think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let’s go, together.

Work Authorization

Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1(including those with OPT or CPT) , H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

Accessibility Assistance or Accommodation

Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.

With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.

We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you’re an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team – let’s go!

No calls or agencies please.

Job Info

• Job Identification 26006480
• Job Function Production Support
• Posting Date 07/08/2026, 07:52 PM
• Job Schedule Full time

1702 Governor Road, Marshalltown, IA, 50158, US