Master Scheduler

Galaxy Tool Corporation; Winfield (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Galaxy Tool Corporation in Winfield, KS is seeking a Master Scheduler to develop and coordinate production schedules ensuring efficient material flow. You will work with production, engineering, procurement, and leadership to balance capacity, mitigate bottlenecks, and meet delivery commitments.

Responsibilities include maintaining daily/weekly schedules, monitoring capacity, and communicating risks and recovery plans. Strong ERP/MRP and MS Office skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of three (3) years in production scheduling or related manufacturing roles.
• Experience using ERP, MRP, or SAP systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Strong understanding of scheduling, inventory control, and material flow.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across departments.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and adjust daily and weekly manufacturing schedules by work center using ERP.
• Monitor capacity and prevent bottlenecks; work with leaders to avoid delays.
• Analyze constraints and reorganize schedules to maximize workflow efficiency.
• Communicate risks, delays, and recovery plans to leadership and teams.
• Lead scheduling meetings; identify and assign action items.
• Revise schedules due to changes in engineering, materials, or backlog.
• Coordinate material movement to support production priorities.
• Initiate material or supply requisitions as needed.
• Monitor inventory, WIP, and progress to support decisions.
• Prepare reports on production status and scheduling performance.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Engineering, Production, and Quality teams.
• Maintain accurate scheduling data in ERP/MRP.
• Support continuous improvement for scheduling accuracy and on-time delivery.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Multi-priority management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's or Bachelor's in Supply Chain/Operations/Engineering

Tools

ERP/MRP systems (SAP)

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Job description

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Master Scheduler

Full Time INDIRECT LABOR Galaxy Winfield, KS, US

Job Summary

The Master Scheduler is responsible for developing, maintaining, and coordinating production schedules to ensure the efficient flow of materials and work throughout the manufacturing process. This role works closely with production, engineering, procurement, and leadership to balance capacity, minimize bottlenecks, meet customer delivery requirements, and optimize manufacturing performance. The Master Scheduler serves as a key communication link between departments, proactively identifying risks and adjusting schedules to support on-time delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and adjust daily and weekly manufacturing schedules by work center using the ERP system based on customer delivery requirements and company priorities.
• Monitor short- and long-term production capacity and collaborate with department leaders to prevent bottlenecks and production delays.
• Analyze production constraints and proactively reorganize schedules to maximize workflow efficiency.
• Communicate scheduling risks, delays, and recovery plans to leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Lead production scheduling and schedule review meetings, ensuring action items are identified and assigned.
• Revise production schedules in response to engineering changes, material shortages, labor constraints, equipment downtime, or backlog changes.
• Coordinate material movement as needed to support production priorities and expedite manufacturing flow.
• Initiate material or supply requisitions when necessary to support production schedules.
• Monitor inventory levels, work-in-process, and production progress to support scheduling decisions.
• Prepare reports related to production status, inventory, scheduling performance, and manufacturing issues.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Engineering, Production, and Quality teams to ensure production objectives are achieved.
• Maintain accurate scheduling data within the ERP/MRP system.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on scheduling accuracy, production efficiency, and on-time delivery.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in production scheduling, shop expediting, manufacturing planning, procurement, or a related manufacturing environment.
• Experience using ERP, MRP, or SAP systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing scheduling, inventory control, production planning, and material flow.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to build effective working relationships across departments.
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in aerospace or precision manufacturing.
• Associate's or bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with capacity planning and lean manufacturing principles.
• Knowledge of production metrics, inventory optimization, and scheduling best practices.

This position primarily works in a climate-controlled office environment with regular use of computers and office equipment. The role also requires periodic time on the manufacturing floor to monitor production status, communicate with operations personnel, and support scheduling activities. The position involves frequent sitting, occasional standing and walking, regular computer use, and the ability to lift up to 10 pounds on a regular basis.