Master Scheduler - Onsite Milwaukee Manufacturing

Talentify; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Talentify invites applications for a Master Scheduler in Milwaukee, WI. This on-site role focuses on owning the master production schedule to meet customer demand while maximizing plant efficiency.

You will develop schedules based on demand, inventory, material availability, and capacity, using advanced planning methods. Responsibilities include RCCP and Theory-of-Constraints-based scheduling, monitoring inventories, and leading scheduling meetings.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in production scheduling, planning, or manufacturing operations.
• Strong knowledge of capacity planning methodologies.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong ERP experience; Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform experience preferred.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage master production schedules in a manufacturing environment.
• Apply RCCP, finite and infinite scheduling, Theory of Constraints, and Demand-Driven MRP concepts.
• Monitor inventory levels and production requirements.
• Evaluate scheduled jobs for material requirements, ensuring purchasing and planning activities support production timelines.
• Collaborate with Sales, Purchasing, Production, Customer Service, and Leadership to align schedules with business priorities.
• Lead daily and weekly production scheduling meetings to review priorities and schedule adherence.
• Monitor capacity constraints, identify bottlenecks, and resolve issues before they impact customer deliveries.
• Investigate scheduling and production issues through root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Design, develop, and maintain production dashboards and reporting.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce lead times and production inefficiencies.
• Coordinate production schedules with other facilities as needed.
• Document scheduling processes and provide training, mentorship, and backup support for team members.

Skills

Production scheduling

Capacity planning

Excel skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business, or related field

APICS/ASCM CPIM or CSCP certification

Tools

Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform

ERP systems

Job description

Talentify invites applications for a Master Scheduler in Milwaukee, WI. This on-site role focuses on owning the master production schedule to meet customer demand while maximizing plant efficiency.

You will develop schedules based on demand, inventory, material availability, and capacity, using advanced planning methods. Responsibilities include RCCP and Theory-of-Constraints-based scheduling, monitoring inventories, and leading scheduling meetings.