Master Scheduler

Badger Talent Solutions; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Badger Talent Solutions is seeking an experienced Senior Production Scheduler / Master Scheduler for a full-time on-site opportunity in Milwaukee, WI. This role owns the master production schedule, drives capacity planning, identifies bottlenecks, and improves production flow across the operation.

You will work closely with Production, Purchasing, Sales, Customer Service, and leadership to improve on-time delivery and overall manufacturing performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or a related field.
• APICS CPIM/CSCP certification is a strong plus.
• 5+ years of production scheduling or planning experience.
• Experience with ERP/MRP; Plex preferred.
• Strong analytical and dashboarding abilities.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain the Master Production Schedule based on demand, materials, inventory, and available capacity.
• Lead capacity planning and proactively identify production constraints and bottlenecks.
• Partner cross-functionally to adjust schedules and keep customer commitments on track.
• Develop dashboards and KPIs around schedule adherence, capacity utilization, WIP, and on-time delivery.
• Use root cause analysis to solve recurring scheduling and production issues.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that reduce lead times, schedule changes, and production inefficiencies.

Skills

Master production scheduling

Capacity planning

ERP/MRP systems

Plex experience

Advanced Excel

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Operations/Business

APICS/ASCM CPIM or CSCP certification

Tools

Plex ERP

Advanced Excel

Job description

Badger Talent Solutions is seeking an experienced Senior Production Scheduler / Master Scheduler for a full-time, on-site opportunity in Milwaukee, WI.

This is more than a traditional scheduling role. We're looking for someone who can own the master production schedule, drive capacity planning, identify bottlenecks, and improve how production flows across the operation. You'll work closely with Production, Purchasing, Sales, Customer Service, and leadership to improve on-time delivery and overall manufacturing performance.

Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits

High-impact role with visibility across operations and leadership

Take ownership of the Master Production Schedule and capacity strategy

Opportunity to improve systems, processes, reporting, and production performance

Stable manufacturing organization with a collaborative culture

Make a measurable impact on on-time delivery, lead times, and productivity

• Own and maintain the Master Production Schedule based on demand, materials, inventory, and available capacity
• Lead capacity planning and proactively identify production constraints and bottlenecks
• Partner cross-functionally to adjust schedules and keep customer commitments on track
• Develop dashboards and KPIs around schedule adherence, capacity utilization, WIP, and on-time delivery
• Use root cause analysis to solve recurring scheduling and production issues
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that reduce lead times, schedule changes, and production inefficiencies

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of production scheduling, planning, or manufacturing operations experience
• Proven experience developing and managing a Master Production Schedule
• ERP/MRP experience; Plex experience highly preferred
• Advanced Excel and production data analysis skills
• Experience driving continuous improvement and solving complex production challenges
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or related field preferred
• APICS/ASCM CPIM or CSCP certification is a strong plus

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced scheduler who wants to move beyond simply reacting to production needs and take real ownership of how a manufacturing operation plans, prioritizes, and executes production.