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KLA Industries; Johnstown (Cambria County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9/80 work schedule

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

PTO and holidays

Job summary

KLA Industries in Windber, PA is seeking a Master Scheduler to own the site’s Master Production Schedule, balancing customer demand with factory capacity and material availability to maximize on-time delivery.

You will lead cross-functional planning meetings, optimize high-mix electronic assemblies, and ensure data integrity in the ERP system, with strong Excel skills and APICS CPIM/CSCP being a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related field.
• 4–6+ years in production scheduling in manufacturing (EMS/PCBA preferred).
• Advanced ERP/MRP and Excel skills.
• APICS CPIM/CSCP certification is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Schedule Development: Create and optimize the Master Production Schedule for high-mix electronic assemblies.
• Capacity Planning: Analyze labor, machinery, and tooling constraints to identify bottlenecks and balance production.
• Material Alignment: Ensure component availability aligns with the schedule with Procurement and Supply Chain.
• Cross-Functional Communication: Lead planning meetings with Program Management, Production Leads, and Warehouse operations.
• Data Integrity: Manage ERP data, lead times, BOMs, routing timelines, and system parameters.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Excel

BOM/Routing data management

ERP data analysis

Job description

Master Scheduler with EMS contract Electronic Manufacturing Services and SMT PCBA experience.

AI Generated Job Description typical of an EMS operation.

Master Scheduler – Electronics Manufacturing (EMS)

Position Title: Master Scheduler
Location: Windber, PA Area (On-Site)
Position Type: Full-Time, Exempt

Company Overview

Our client is an elite, globally positioned Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) provider. Specializing in high-complexity, high-reliability products, they deliver top-tier printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs) and full box-build solutions to demanding industries such as medical, defense, aerospace, and green energy. They combine automated technology with a highly structured, team-oriented production environment.

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly analytical and proactive Master Scheduler to own the site’s Master Production Schedule (MPS). In this role, you will be the bridge between customer demand and factory capacity. You will balance customer delivery requirements with material availability and production capabilities, ensuring the factory floor operates at peak efficiency while maintaining high on-time delivery rates.

Core Responsibilities

• Schedule Development: Create, maintain, and optimize the Master Production Schedule (MPS) for high-mix electronic assemblies, converting customer forecasts and orders into an executable manufacturing plan.
• Capacity Planning: Analyze labor, machinery, and tooling constraints against demand requirements to identify production bottlenecks and recommend balancing solutions.
• Material Alignment: Partner closely with Procurement and Supply Chain teams to ensure component availability aligns with the production schedule, minimizing inventory holding costs and shortages.
• Cross-Functional Communication: Lead regular planning meetings with Program Management, Production Leads, and Warehouse operations to review schedule adherence, address disruptions, and adjust priorities.
• Data Integrity: Utilize and manage data within the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, ensuring accurate lead times, bills of materials (BOM) routing timelines, and system parameters.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Experience: Minimum of 4–6+ years of production scheduling, planning, or master scheduling experience within a manufacturing environment (EMS or PCBA background is highly preferred).
• Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in modern ERP/MRP systems and expert-level skills in Microsoft Excel (data analysis, pivot tables, VLOOKUPs).
• Certifications: APICS Certification (CPIM or CSCP) is a strong plus.

Compensation & Perks

• Competitive base salary based on depth of manufacturing planning experience.
• 9/80 Work Schedule (Enjoy alternating Fridays off).
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance packages.
• 401(k) retirement plan with a strong company matching program.
• Excellent Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holiday packages.