Master Scheduler: Production Planning & MRP

Clayens; Fitchburg (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Clayens in Fitchburg, MA is seeking a Production Scheduler to develop and maintain production schedules aligning customer demand, inventory targets, and manufacturing capacity.

You will coordinate the flow of materials and production activities across manufacturing operations to ensure on-time delivery and optimal resource utilization. A minimum of 3 years in scheduling and a Bachelor’s degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Production Scheduling, Production Control, Materials Planning, Inventory Control, or related manufacturing function.
• Manufacturing experience required; plastic injection molding experience preferred.
• APICS/CPIM certification or training is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the Master Production Schedule (MPS) to meet customer demand, forecast requirements, and inventory targets.
• Plan and schedule production across manufacturing work centers based on customer orders, capacity, material availability, and delivery requirements.
• Review and adjust production schedules daily to ensure priorities align with customer commitments and business objectives.
• Monitor production performance against schedule and make adjustments to achieve delivery and efficiency targets.
• Coordinate molding, assembly, and secondary operation requirements to ensure a smooth flow of materials through the process.
• Maintain targeted Finished Goods (FG) and Work-in-Process (WIP) inventory levels.
• Validate production schedules against available raw materials, components, packaging materials, and resource availability.
• Perform capacity analysis to evaluate labor, equipment, tooling, and production resources needed to meet demand.

Skills

Scheduling

ERP/MRP systems

Inventory management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Operations/Engineering or related

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

APICS CPIM

Job description

Clayens in Fitchburg, MA is seeking a Production Scheduler to develop and maintain production schedules aligning customer demand, inventory targets, and manufacturing capacity.

You will coordinate the flow of materials and production activities across manufacturing operations to ensure on-time delivery and optimal resource utilization. A minimum of 3 years in scheduling and a Bachelor’s degree is preferred.