Master Scheduler – CNC Precision (High‑Mix/Low‑Volume)

TekPro; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Job summary

TekPro is seeking an experienced Master Scheduler for its San Jose, CA precision machining operations. The role focuses on moving from reactive scheduling to a disciplined, data-driven process aligned with machine capacity and routings.

You will own the master production schedule, incorporate outside processing timelines, and collaborate cross-functionally to improve lead times and on-time delivery. Prior CNC contract manufacturing experience is essential.

Qualifications

• Master Scheduling or Production Planning experience within CNC contract manufacturing or precision machining.
• Strong understanding of high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of CNC machining processes, machine capabilities, production routings, setup requirements, and cycle times.
• Experience with finite-capacity scheduling and complex production priorities.
• Understanding of outside processing and its impact on manufacturing lead times.
• ERP/MRP experience and strong analytical skills.
• Demonstrated ability to improve scheduling processes and bring structure to reactive manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Own and improve the master production schedule across CNC machining operations.
• Develop realistic schedules based on machine capacity, job durations, setup times, cycle times, and manufacturing routings.
• Establish better planning methods and historical data to improve lead-time and job-duration accuracy.
• Implement finite-capacity scheduling practices and identify machine constraints and production bottlenecks.
• Account for outside processing requirements, subcontractor lead times, and material availability.
• Monitor work-in-progress, production progress, and schedule adherence.
• Work closely with production, purchasing, engineering, and operations to resolve scheduling conflicts and delivery risks.
• Improve planning accuracy, production visibility, and on-time delivery performance.

Skills

Master Scheduling

Production Planning

CNC Contract Manufacturing

High-mix Low-volume

Finite-capacity Scheduling

ERP/MRP

Analytical Skills

Cross-functional Collaboration

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

TekPro is seeking an experienced Master Scheduler for its San Jose, CA precision machining operations. The role focuses on moving from reactive scheduling to a disciplined, data-driven process aligned with machine capacity and routings.

You will own the master production schedule, incorporate outside processing timelines, and collaborate cross-functionally to improve lead times and on-time delivery. Prior CNC contract manufacturing experience is essential.