Master Scheduler - Hot

MDS Staffing; Johnstown (Cambria County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9/80 work schedule

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement with company match

PTO and paid holidays

Job summary

MDS Staffing seeks a Master Scheduler for an EMS site in PA to own the Master Production Schedule, balancing customer demand with capacity and lead times to ensure on-time delivery.

You will drive schedule development, capacity planning, and material alignment with Procurement and Warehouse, maintaining data integrity in the ERP system for BOMs and routing timelines.

EMS/PCBA scheduling experience and strong ERP/MRP and Excel skills are required; APICS CPIM/CSCP certification is a strong plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 4–6+ years in production scheduling, planning, or master scheduling within a manufacturing environment (EMS or PCBA background preferred).
• Advanced proficiency in ERP/MRP systems and expert-level Excel (data analysis, pivot tables, VLOOKUPs).
• APICS CPIM or CSCP certification is a strong plus.

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 to identify bottlenecks and balance solutions.
• Material Alignment: Partner with Procurement and Supply Chain to ensure component availability aligns with the production schedule, minimizing inventory costs.
• Cross-Functional Communication: Lead planning meetings with Program Management, Production Leads, and Warehouse to review adherence and adjust priorities.
• Data Integrity: Use and manage data in the ERP system, ensuring accurate lead times and BOM routing timelines.

Skills

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Excel

Data analysis

Production scheduling

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related

APICS CPIM/CSCP certification

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.