Master Scheduler - On Site

GF Health Products Inc; Fond du Lac (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

GF Health Products Inc is seeking a Master Scheduler to own the creation and execution of the Master Production Schedule for medical equipment lines, ensuring alignment between demand and shop floor execution while maintaining strict regulatory and quality compliance.

You will drive capacity planning, inventory control, and ERP/MRP system execution, collaborating with procurement, sales, and production to resolve shortages and ensure on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (preferred).
• 3–5 years of production planning or scheduling experience.
• Proficient in ERP/MRP software and advanced Excel.
• Knowledge of medical device manufacturing regulations preferred.
• APICS certification is a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the rolling Master Production Schedule (MPS).
• Balance customer demand with shop floor capacity, labor, and machine constraints.
• Monitor raw material safety stock levels to minimize holding costs while avoiding production downtime.
• Run MRP/ERP systems, analyze exception messages, and maintain accurate planning parameters.
• Partner with procurement, sales, and production teams to resolve material shortages and track on-time delivery.
• Implement Engineering Change Notices (ECN) regarding product line and update ERP with new part numbers.
• Document and execute scheduling adjustments in accordance with ISO 13485 and FDA medical device standards.

Skills

Production planning

Regulatory awareness

Cross-functional coordination

APICS certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

ERP/MRP software

Excel (Advanced)

Job description

Description

The Master Scheduler owns the creation and execution of the Master Production Schedule (MPS) for medical equipment lines, including long-term care and homecare beds. This role ensures perfect alignment between global demand and shop floor execution while strict regulatory and quality compliance are maintained.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Schedule Management: Maintain the rolling Master Production Schedule (MPS).
• Capacity Planning: Balance customer demand with shop floor capacity, labor, and machine constraints.
• Inventory Control: Monitor raw material safety stock levels to minimize holding costs while avoiding production downtime.
• System Execution: Run MRP/ERP systems, analyze exception messages, and maintain accurate planning parameters.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Partner with procurement, sales, and production teams to resolve material shortages and track on-time delivery
• ECN: Implement Engineering Change Notices (ECN) regarding product line to include imputing part numbers into the ERP system and distribute the updated documentation to the floor.
• Regulatory Compliance: Document and execute all scheduling adjustments in strict accordance with ISO 13485 and FDA medical device standards.

Qualifications & Skills

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field (preferred).
• Experience: 3 to 5 years of production planning or manufacturing scheduling experience.
• Technical Skills: High proficiency with ERP/MRP software and advanced Microsoft Excel.
• Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with medical device manufacturing regulations preferred.
• Certifications: APICS certification is considered a strong asset.