Master Scheduling Supervisor

Voltava; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Voltava is seeking a Master Scheduling Supervisor to lead the Master Production Schedule and collaborate with Production, Materials, Purchasing, Engineering, Logistics, and Customer Service teams. You will drive schedule accuracy, inventory optimization, and continuous improvement across the supply chain.

Responsibilities include leading scheduling reviews, optimizing capacity plans, managing inventory strategies, and ensuring alignment with supplier readiness and customer delivery expectations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Supply Chain, Operations, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or related field preferred.
• Five years of experience in production scheduling, supply chain planning, or manufacturing operations.
• Knowledge of MRP/ERP systems, capacity planning, forecasting, and inventory management.
• Experience with high-volume manufacturing and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead, maintain, and optimize the Master Production Schedule to meet customer demand and improve efficiency.
• Supervise schedulers, planners, and service personnel to drive accountability and continuous improvement.
• Analyze demand and align schedules, inventories, and material requirements with customer expectations.
• Monitor delivery performance metrics and take corrective actions as needed.
• Support S&OP processes to align production, capacity, staffing, and supplier readiness.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical

Organization

Problem-solving

Communication

Scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field

Tools

SAP

MES (Nysus)

Job description

About Voltava

At Voltava, people power everything we do. We are a premier global manufacturing and assembly partner formed through the combination of Detroit Manufacturing Systems, Android Industries, and Avancez with approximately 5,400 Team Members across 21 facilities worldwide. Our vibrant, collaborative, and people-focused culture is the foundation for everything we deliver, from complex module assembly and sequencing to contract manufacturing, supply chain, automation, and tooling and equipment design for OEM customers across the automotive, industrial, e-mobility, heavy truck, defense, and technology sectors. Kinetyc, our scalable contract manufacturing arm based in Wixom, Michigan, expands our capabilities and capacity to support customers across a range of industries. Together, we are Building A Better Everything.

About Voltava

At Voltava, people power everything we do. We are a premier global manufacturing and assembly partner formed through the combination of Detroit Manufacturing Systems, Android Industries, and Avancez with approximately 5,400 Team Members across 21 facilities worldwide. Our vibrant, collaborative, and people-focused culture is the foundation for everything we deliver, from complex module assembly and sequencing to contract manufacturing, supply chain, automation, and tooling and equipment design for OEM customers across the automotive, industrial, e-mobility, heavy truck, defense, and technology sectors. Kinetyc, our scalable contract manufacturing arm based in Wixom, Michigan, expands our capabilities and capacity to support customers across a range of industries. Together, we are Building A Better Everything.

About The Role

The Master Scheduling Supervisor is responsible for leading production scheduling and customer service activities while driving the Master Production Schedule (MPS) to ensure customer delivery requirements are achieved. This role oversees scheduling personnel and collaborates closely with Production, Materials, Purchasing, Engineering, Logistics, Customer Service, and Operations teams to support schedule accuracy, inventory optimization, capacity planning, material readiness, and continuous improvement initiatives.

What You Will Do

• Lead, implement, and maintain the Master Production Schedule to support customer demand while optimizing production flow and operational efficiency.
• Supervise, coach, and develop schedulers, planners, and service personnel to drive accountability, cross-training, and continuous improvement.
• Analyze customer demand requirements and ensure production schedules, inventory plans, and material requirements align with customer expectations.
• Monitor delivery performance metrics, including customer service and Misdeliveries Per Million (MPM), and implement corrective action plans as needed.
• Support monthly Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) activities to align production volumes, capacity, staffing, equipment, and supplier readiness.
• Manage inventory levels and safety stock strategies while balancing customer service, production continuity, and inventory carrying costs.
• Review sequencing, procurement activities, production plans, and customer schedules to maintain alignment across the supply chain.
• Maintain and improve scheduling and service-related KPI scorecards.
• Coordinate engineering changes, production transitions, inventory management activities, and system updates.
• Lead daily and weekly scheduling reviews while communicating priorities, constraints, and risks to leadership teams.
• Develop and maintain capacity plans based on production throughput, labor availability, tooling constraints, and material availability.
• Monitor inventory accuracy and collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve inventory discrepancies and root causes.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on schedule adherence, inventory accuracy, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
• Serve as a key ERP/MES resource for planning data integrity, reporting, and system discipline.

What You Need To Be Successful

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to coach, develop, and motivate team members.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across multiple departments.
• Experience managing production schedules within a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of inventory management, MRP, ERP systems, capacity planning, forecasting, and supply chain management principles.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and make data-driven decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to drive continuous improvement initiatives and achieve operational goals.

Bonus Points If You Have

• Automotive manufacturing experience.
• Experience supporting Just-In-Time (JIT) production environments.
• Experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), including Nysus.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including data analysis, reporting, and forecasting.
• Experience with inventory optimization and customer delivery performance improvement initiatives.
• Prior experience leading or supervising scheduling, planning, or customer service teams.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in production scheduling, supply chain planning, materials management, manufacturing operations, or a related industrial environment.
• SAP experience required.

Travel

• Minimal travel required.
• Occasional travel may be necessary to support training, customer meetings, supplier reviews, or business initiatives.

What We Offer

We believe our team members are our greatest investment, which is why we offer a competitive total rewards package designed to support you at every stage of your career and life. Our benefits may include comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage, retirement savings programs with employer contributions, tuition reimbursement, paid time off and holidays, employee assistance resources, and additional wellness programs and benefits designed to support your health, financial well-being, professional growth, and overall quality of life.

Our Core Values

• Respect: We create belonging by bringing out the best in each other.
• Integrity: We earn trust through every interaction.
• Courage: We show up fully even when it would be easier not to.
• Impact: We strengthen the people and places around us.

Voltava is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to attracting, developing, and retaining talented individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. At Voltava, employment decisions are based on qualifications, skills, experience, and business needs. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce strengthens our ability to innovate, serve our customers, and achieve our goals.

Accessibility and Accommodations

Voltava is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the hiring process and during employment. If you require assistance or an accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact [e-mail]. Requests for accommodation will be reviewed and considered in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.