Master Scheduler - Plant 10

Howmet Aerospace; Whitehall Township (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive medical/dental/vision

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and vacation

Parental leave

Life insurance & disability

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace Inc. in Whitehall Township, MI seeks a Master Scheduler to analyze demand and supply at item, customer, and master schedule levels, coordinating with sales, marketing, and manufacturing to align with S&OP commitments.

The role involves rough-cut capacity planning, creating and maintaining master schedules, educating across the company about scheduling practices, and resolving conflicts in material and capacity availability while optimizing inventory and resource use.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• APICS CPIM certification; alternatively, achieving certification within one year of assuming the position will be required.
• 5 years experience in roles of progressively increasing responsibilities in Production Planning in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Previous experience in Master Scheduling/Capacity Planning.
• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Responsibilities

• Analyze demand and supply at item, customer, and master schedule levels; identify alternatives and advise on actions for approval.
• Conduct rough-cut capacity planning prior to publishing a master schedule; summarize schedules and compare to operating plan.
• Act as internal educator and consultant on master scheduling; provide education and training.
• Identify, negotiate, and resolve conflicts with respect to material and capacity availability; inform management when demand cannot be met and propose alternatives.
• Create a master schedule that satisfies customer demand while leveling work and optimizing inventory and resource utilization.
• Maintain master schedule with policy of no release dates before current date; maintain scheduling parameters with engineering.
• Participate in S&OP; run rough cut capacity planning monthly and update capacity data for critical resources.
• Review each master scheduled item weekly.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Visio

Access

Oracle

Job description

MASTER SCHEDULER

Located in our Plant 10, Whitehall Casting Operations. Primary responsibilities include:

• Analyze demand and supply at the item, customer, and master schedule levels, determines out-of-balance conditions, identifies alternatives and recommends actions for approval. Work with sales, marketing, and manufacturing to better understand competitive lead times for master scheduled items, seek ways to reduce internal lead times as well as lead times to the customer.
• Conduct rough-cut capacity planning prior to publishing a master schedule in which significant changes have occurred. Summarize daily and weekly master schedules for released orders and compare these to the operating plan to ensure that the master schedule is aligned with S&OP commitments. Work within policy guidelines pertaining to master scheduling. Observe and follow all stated master scheduling procedures.
• Act as internal educator and consultant on master scheduling issues, providing education and training throughout the company to improve company-wide understanding of master scheduling functions.
• Identify, negotiate, and resolve conflicts with respect to material and capacity availability and order-promising integrity. Inform management when demand cannot be met and recommend alternatives on how the requested demand could be satisified.
• Create a master schedule that satisfies customer demand while leveling work being released to manufacturing and optimizing inventory levels and resource utilization.
• Create a master schedule that can be used for detailed material/capacity planning as well as financial planning. Establish a working relationship with all company functions.
• Actively participate in Sales and Operations Planning, helping to set priorities when demand outstrips capacity. Run rough cut capacity planning monthly; maintain and update capacity data for all critical plant resources / work centers.
• Maintain a master schedule following the company policy of permitting no master schedule item to have a release date prior to current date (no past dues at the master schedule level).
• Maintain scheduling parameters, such as lead times, lot sizes, cycle times. Liaise with engineering to ensure appropriate labor, machine, and scrap standards are used in master scheduling.
• Review each master scheduled item at least weekly.

Job Roles

• Anticipation and forecasting--understands operation, maintenance and production rhythms; reviews customer demand and schedules work accordingly; interacts with suppliers and ensures raw material availability
• Measurement oriented--ensures schedule attainment, throughput, revenue, finished goods, etc.; tracks and plans accordingly; able to adjust as needed; "data strong"--lets data create a picture to aid decision‑making
• Relationship and communication--interacts with a wide variety of stakeholders; facilitates communication and information exchange between stakeholders; creates understanding and synergies within the plant; galvanizes efforts to ensure goals are achieved
• Organization and structure--detail and follow through oriented; provides and inputs accurate information; coordinates across shifts and multiple materials and parts; adjusts "behind the scenes" without causing visible disruption to customers; advocates for adherence to systems
• Systems thinker--understands how departments interact with one another; sees cause and effect relationships; balances interests and needs of one area with others, ultimately contributing to collective success
• Ownership--tracks down information, people, requirements, or other necessary elements to ensure smooth operation with quality and speed; enables the success of others; advances a "win together" perspective and culture; driven
• Balanced attention--spends time in areas of greatest impact; manages suppliers, internal capabilities and external demand; negotiates needs and desires of stakeholders and communicates the "why" behind decisions; pushes for longer term view; constantly coordinating
• Influence--persuades without direct reporting authority; makes a strong business case; presents evidence logically; broadens perspective of others; gains commitment from internal and external stakeholders
• Solution seeker-- gathers information and feedback to provide solutions and direction, not merely "information for information’s sake"; understands problems and potential problem areas and architects in collaboration with others to preempt or avoid where possible

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors degree from an accredited institution
• APICS CPIM Certification; alternatively, achieving certification within one year of assuming the position will be required
• 5 years experience in roles of progressively increasing responsibilities in Production Planning in an industrial manufacturing environment
• Previous experience in Master Scheduling/Capacity Planning
• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Leader with superior analytical skills, exceptional oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a collaborative and matrixed team environment
• Fluency and proficiency in the practical application of MRP logic, scheduling log, order policies, capacity planning, input/output control, product structures, routing, and standards maintenance
• Knowledge in master scheduling, demand management, stockroom, purchasing, design cell, and cost accounting techniques
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex materials issues within the company
• Highly skilled in data analysis, manipulation, and presentation, to include software skills with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, and Access
• Strong understanding of the business systems and processes used in support of the above functions
• Previous experience implementing Master Scheduling in a large plant
• Experience with lean manufacturing
• Knowledge of Company markets, customers, product lines and mfg. facilities
• Information systems, order management, and inventory planning
• Knowledge of Oracle

About Us

If a pay range is identified for this job, it is based on a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. Actual compensation is subject to variation due to factors such as education, experience, skillset, market/business considerations, and/or location.

Howmet Aerospace offers a competitive benefits package to support the health, financial well‑being, and professional growth of our employees. Benefits include:

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision benefits coverage, including FSA and HSA account options
• Pre-tax and Roth 401(k) retirement savings plans offering employer matching funds and a separate employer retirement contribution
• Paid holidays and vacation time (eligibility, accrual, and usage are discretionary and governed by applicable policies)
• Paid parental leave and adoption assistance programs
• Life insurance and disability coverage plans
• Optional coverage plans for auto, home, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance
• Tuition Assistance Program and ongoing professional development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Our Story

Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE: HWM), headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. Our primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, titanium structural parts and forged wheels. With $8.3 Billion in revenue in 2025, our products play a crucial role in enabling fuel efficiency and lightweighting, contributing to our customers’ success and making a positive impact on the world. To learn more about the way Howmet Aerospace Inc. is advancing the sustainability of our customers, markets, and communities where we operate, review the 2025 Environmental Social and Governance report at www.howmet.com/esg-report . Follow: LinkedIn , Twitter , Instagram , Facebook , and YouTube .

Equal Opportunity Employer

Howmet is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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