Master Scheduler & Production Planning Lead

Carlisle Brake & Friction; Medina (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Benefits

Health Savings Account (HSA)

401(k) Plan with matching

Educational support and tuition.reim

Paid holidays and vacation

Paid parental leave

Wellness program

Job summary

CentroMotion seeks a strategic Master Scheduler & Production Control Manager to own the entire planning and control process across its Medina manufacturing operations. You will translate demand into executable plans, balance capacity and inventory, and drive on‑time delivery while coordinating with Sales, Operations, and Engineering.

The role combines strategic planning with daily execution, requiring an analytical leader who can optimize throughput, improve inventory performance, and partner

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Minimum 5 years in manufacturing planning, scheduling, production control or supply chain.
• Advanced knowledge of Production Planning, MRP, Capacity Planning, and Inventory Management.
• Strong ERP system experience.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Analytical and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Strong communication and cross‑functional leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Own the Master Production Schedule (MPS) for all manufacturing operations.
• Develop, maintain, and execute short-, medium-, and long-range production plans.
• Convert demand, forecasts, and sales orders into detailed schedules.
• Balance requirements with labor, machine, material availability, and constraints.
• Lead daily, weekly, and monthly scheduling activities.
• Own end‑to‑end production control from order release through shipment.
• Monitor progress and coordinate schedules across departments.
• Lead SIOP, demand forecasting, and alignment with leadership.
• Develop capacity plans and optimize staffing and throughput.
• Manage inventory planning and mitigate shortages with Purchasing.
• Maintain ERP master data and drive data analytics improvements.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Cross-functional leadership

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or related field

APICS/ASCM CPIM, CSCP or related certification

Tools

ERP systems

Power BI

SQL

Microsoft Excel

Job description

CentroMotion seeks a strategic Master Scheduler & Production Control Manager to own the entire planning and control process across its Medina manufacturing operations. You will translate demand into executable plans, balance capacity and inventory, and drive on‑time delivery while coordinating with Sales, Operations, and Engineering.

The role combines strategic planning with daily execution, requiring an analytical leader who can optimize throughput, improve inventory performance, and partner