Master Scheduler: Capacity & Production Planning Lead

Industrial Electric Manufacturing; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Industrial Electric Manufacturing (IEM) is seeking an experienced Master Scheduler to lead the master production schedule at our Jacksonville facility. You will balance workloads, optimize resources, and coordinate with production, supply chain, and engineering to meet demand, capacity, and on-time delivery goals.

This in-office role requires 3–10 years in master or production scheduling in manufacturing, with ERP/MRP proficiency (Infor Syteline preferred) and strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in a related field.
• APICS/ASCM CPIM certification preferred.
• 3–10 years of experience in master scheduling, production scheduling, or capacity planning in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a master production schedule to ensure balanced workloads and optimal resource utilization.
• Collaborate with production planners, team leads, supply chain and engineering personnel to align production schedules with demand forecasts and inventory goals.
• Identify and resolve scheduling conflicts or bottlenecks to maintain a smooth workflow.
• Monitor and analyze the plant's capacity levels, identifying potential risks or inefficiencies.
• Provide actionable recommendations to address capacity constraints and improve throughput.
• Partner with operational teams to ensure resources (labor, equipment, materials) are aligned with production requirements.
• Create and present detailed reports to upper management on plant capacity, production performance, and resource utilization.
• Develop and monitor dashboards and metrics to track KPIs related to scheduling and capacity planning.
• Serve as a communication bridge between production teams and leadership, ensuring alignment on priorities and goals.
• Implement and refine scheduling processes to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
• Identify and recommend process improvements to support manufacturing and operational excellence.
• Stay updated on industry best practices and integrate them into scheduling and planning workflows.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication and presentation

Multi-priority management

Lean manufacturing knowledge

Make-to-order experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Infor Syteline ERP

Advanced Excel

Job description

Industrial Electric Manufacturing (IEM) is seeking an experienced Master Scheduler to lead the master production schedule at our Jacksonville facility. You will balance workloads, optimize resources, and coordinate with production, supply chain, and engineering to meet demand, capacity, and on-time delivery goals.

This in-office role requires 3–10 years in master or production scheduling in manufacturing, with ERP/MRP proficiency (Infor Syteline preferred) and strong Excel skills.