Master Scheduler - Hot

The Keystone Distinction Group; Johnstown (Cambria County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9/80 schedule

Health insurance

401(k) match

PTO and holidays

Job summary

The Keystone Distinction Group is seeking a highly analytical Master Scheduler for an Electronics Manufacturing Services environment in the Windber, PA area. You will own the Master Production Schedule, translating customer demand into an executable plan and balancing material availability with production capacity to keep deliveries on time.

Ideal candidates have 4–6+ years of scheduling experience in manufacturing (EMS/PCBA preferred), strong ERP/MRP and Excel skills, and relevant

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, engineering, or related field required or equivalent experience.
• 4–6+ years of production scheduling experience in a manufacturing environment (EMS/PCBA preferred).
• Strong ERP/MRP proficiency and advanced Excel skills; CPIM/CSCP is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create, maintain, and optimize the Master Production Schedule for high-mix electronics assemblies.
• Analyze capacity, labor, and tooling constraints to identify bottlenecks and balancing solutions.
• Coordinate with Procurement and Supply Chain to align material availability with the schedule.
• Lead cross-functional planning meetings to review adherence and adjust priorities.
• Maintain data integrity in ERP, BOMs, routing timelines and system parameters.

Skills

Scheduling

Forecasting

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Excel

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.