Master Scheduler

Beacon Engineering Resources; Salem (NH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Engineering Resources is seeking a Master Scheduler to develop and maintain a level-loaded Master Production Schedule (MPS) for all production requirements, components and subassemblies needed for finished products.

The role works closely with Materials, Production, Engineering, Quality, Procurement and Manufacturing to ensure the plan is achievable and continually updated to meet delivery commitments and production targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required.
• 7+ years in complex manufacturing with multi-level BOMs.
• Extensive experience with MRP/ERP systems and scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain a Master Production Schedule (MPS).
• Analyze demand vs. capacity, constraints and material availability.
• Release and align work orders to meet delivery commitments.
• Perform capacity analysis to identify bottlenecks and risks.
• Maintain planning parameters in the MPS/MRP system.
• Support inventory management and reduction initiatives.
• Lead weekly/monthly production planning meetings.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Procurement and Manufacturing to resolve issues.
• Monitor schedule performance and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

Job description

The Master Scheduler is responsible for developing and maintaining a level-loaded Master Production Schedule (MPS) for all production requirements, including the components and subassemblies required for finished products.

The primary responsibility of this role is to ensure that all requirements are accurately represented in a realistic, achievable production plan that supports customer delivery commitments and established production targets. The Planner / Master Scheduler works closely with Materials, Production, Engineering, Quality, Procurement, and Manufacturing to ensure the plan is achievable and continuously updated.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Create and maintain a Master Production Schedule that provides a realistic and achievable plan for all firm requirements while supporting customer delivery commitments.
• Review and analyze customer demand against internal capacity, production constraints, material availability, and workflow.
• Create, release, and align work orders to support production requirements and delivery commitments.
• Perform rough-cut and detailed capacity analysis to identify constraints, bottlenecks, and potential schedule risks.
• Routinely review and maintain planning parameters within the MPS/MRP system to ensure accurate and effective planning.
• Support inventory management and inventory reduction initiatives while maintaining appropriate material availability.
• Lead weekly and monthly production planning meetings to review the Master Production Schedule, production rates, capacity, constraints, and delivery requirements.
• Work closely with Production Control to maintain realistic, accurate, and up-to-date schedules at the work-center level and ensure daily production schedules are achieved.
• Collaborate closely with Engineering, Quality, Production Control, Procurement, Manufacturing, and other cross-functional teams to identify and resolve issues that could impact the production plan.
• Monitor schedule performance, identify risks and variances, and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, or a related field;or
• 7+ years of experience in a complex manufacturing environment with multi-level Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Extensive experience with MRP/ERP systems.
• Strong understanding of production planning, scheduling, and manufacturing processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to assess capacity, constraints, and production requirements.
• Ability to translate customer demand into realistic production schedules.
• Strong cross-functional communication and collaboration skills.

Skills & Personal Attributes

• Excellent computer and analytical skills.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong planning and time-management skills.
• Proactive approach to identifying and resolving scheduling issues.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.