Master Scheduler

Gehl Food & Beverage; Town of Germantown (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package: medical, dental

401(k) match

Generous PTO & holidays

Growth opportunities

Amazing team & culture

Tuition reimbursement

HSA option

Referral bonus program

Perks at Work

Job summary

Gehl Food & Beverage in Germantown, WI seeks an experienced Master Scheduler to lead production planning across our private label manufacturing network. You will own the Master Production Schedule (MPS), drive RCCP, and manage a team of schedulers across three facilities with ~500 SKUs.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment and drives planning excellence. The role requires deep supply chain expertise, collaborative problem-solving, and a proven track record of improving service

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required.
• 7+ years of production planning or master scheduling experience in manufacturing.
• 2+ years of leadership experience managing schedulers or planners.
• Expertise in MPS, RCCP, and ERP/MRP systems.
• Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel proficiency.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Own the Master Production Schedule (MPS) and RCCP across multiple sites.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of production schedulers.
• Balance demand, inventory targets, capacity, and materials to maximize service.
• Partner with Operations, Procurement, Customer Service, Sales, Quality, and Finance.
• Identify capacity constraints and develop mitigation plans.
• Drive improvements in planning accuracy, schedule adherence, and capacity utilization.
• Maintain ERP data integrity and develop planning metrics/reports.

Skills

Master Production Scheduling

RCCP

ERP/MRP

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business, or related field

Job description

Job Title

Master Scheduler

Location

Germantown, WI

Reports To

VP, Supply Chain Planning

Benefits

• Full benefits package – medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match
• Generous PTO & holidays
• Growth opportunities to expand skillsets & enhance career
• Amazing team & culture focused on: Communication, Community, Wellness

Other Benefits & Programs

• Tuition reimbursement
• HSA Medical plan option with annual company contribution
• Referral bonus program
• Perks at Work – discounts on shopping, travel & more
• Proven continued business growth for future opportunities

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Master Scheduler to lead production planning across our private label food manufacturing network. This role is responsible for developing the Master Production Schedule (MPS), leading Rough Cut Capacity Planning (RCCP), and managing a team of schedulers supporting three manufacturing facilities and a dedicated labeling operation with approximately 500 SKUs. The ideal candidate is a collaborative supply chain leader who thrives in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment and has a proven ability to optimize capacity, improve service levels, and drive planning excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the Master Production Schedule (MPS) and Rough Cut Capacity Planning (RCCP) across multiple manufacturing sites.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of production schedulers.
• Balance customer demand, inventory targets, production capacity, and material availability to maximize service and operational efficiency.
• Partner with Operations, Procurement, Customer Service, Sales, Quality, and Finance to align production plans with business objectives.
• Identify capacity constraints and supply risks while developing proactive mitigation plans.
• Drive continuous improvement in planning accuracy, schedule adherence, inventory performance, and capacity utilization.
• Serve as the planning systems expert, ensuring ERP data integrity and developing key planning metrics and reporting.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• 7+ years of production planning, master scheduling, or supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 2+ years of leadership experience managing planners or schedulers.
• Demonstrated expertise in Master Production Scheduling (MPS), Rough Cut Capacity Planning (RCCP), and ERP/MRP systems.
• Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel proficiency.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem‑solving skills.

Preferred

• Experience in food, beverage, dairy, or consumer packaged goods (CPG) manufacturing.
• Experience with private label or contract manufacturing.
• Knowledge of S&OP processes, APICS CPIM or CSCP certification, and Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Experience managing high‑SKU manufacturing environments.