Planner Scheduler

Aston Carter; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

6AM City, LLC is seeking a Master Production Planner/Scheduler to oversee end-to-end production planning and master scheduling in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will develop schedules, balance demand with capacity, and ensure on-time delivery using data-driven analysis.

You will collaborate with Sales, Customer Service, Purchasing, and Operations to forecast requirements, manage capacity, and optimize workflow. Strong ERP/MRP experience and excellent communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of experience in production planning or scheduling.
• Strong verbal and written communication for cross-functional collaboration.
• Excellent organizational abilities with attention to detail in managing complex schedules and data.
• Ability to analyze complex data sets and make data-driven decisions.
• Experience tracking scheduling metrics and capacity utilization.
• Problem-solving and critical-thinking in a manufacturing context.
• Ability to work across multiple departments in a fast-paced setting.
• Hands-on experience with ERP for planning, scheduling, and material management.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office for data analysis and reporting.
• Experience with MRP and related systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and manage master production schedules for project-based and recurring production work.
• Monitor short-term and long-range capacity requirements to align resources with demand.
• Coordinate production priorities with cross-functional teams to maximize efficiency.
• Implement planning strategies to create capacity reserves for fluctuating order volumes.
• Evaluate production performance and adjust schedules to maintain service levels.
• Execute and review MRP processes to ensure timely procurement of materials.
• Support inventory planning by aligning material availability with production demand.
• Collaborate with Sales, Customer Service, Purchasing, and Operations to understand requirements.
• Identify scheduling risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Track progress against the plan and communicate changes to stakeholders.
• Coordinate daily shop floor sequencing and work order releases.
• Utilize ERP tools to prioritize manufacturing activities and optimize workflow.
• Track variance between planned and completed activities and analyze root causes.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives focused on forecasting accuracy and scheduling efficiency.
• Identify opportunities to leverage technology and reporting tools for planning.
• Prepare reports and insights using Microsoft Office.

Skills

Production planning

Scheduling

ERP systems

MRP

Data analysis

Microsoft Office

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Capacity utilization

Problem solving

Education

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

Tools

Power BI

MRP software

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Master Production Planner/Scheduler

Job Description

This role oversees end-to-end production planning and master scheduling within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The Master Scheduler develops and maintains production schedules, balances customer demand with available capacity, and ensures that delivery commitments are consistently met. The position uses data-driven analysis to optimize workflow, enhance schedule adherence, and support continuous improvement across production, materials, and capacity planning.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and maintain master production schedules that support both project-based and recurring production work.
• Monitor short-term and long-range capacity requirements across manufacturing operations to ensure resources align with demand.
• Build and maintain scheduling flexibility to accommodate changing customer demands while minimizing disruptions to committed production schedules.
• Coordinate production priorities with cross-functional teams to maximize efficiency and resource utilization.
• Analyze workload distribution across critical production areas and identify potential capacity constraints.
• Implement planning strategies that create capacity reserves to support fluctuating order volumes and urgent customer requirements.
• Evaluate production performance and recommend schedule adjustments when necessary to maintain service levels.
• Execute and review Material Requirements Planning (MRP) processes to ensure timely procurement of raw materials and components.
• Support inventory planning by aligning material availability with production demand and minimizing shortages or excess stock.
• Collaborate with Sales, Customer Service, Purchasing, and Operations teams to understand customer requirements and delivery expectations.
• Proactively identify scheduling risks that could impact on-time delivery and develop mitigation strategies.
• Monitor production progress against the plan and communicate schedule changes and impacts to key stakeholders.
• Coordinate daily shop floor production sequencing and work order releases to keep operations running smoothly.
• Utilize scheduling and planning tools, including ERP systems, to prioritize manufacturing activities and optimize workflow.
• Track schedule attainment metrics and analyze variances between planned and completed production activities.
• Apply analytical and problem-solving skills to improve planning processes and overall operational effectiveness.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives focused on forecasting accuracy, communication, scheduling efficiency, and production performance.
• Identify opportunities to leverage technology, reporting tools, and automation to enhance planning capabilities and decision-making.
• Use Microsoft Office and other analytical tools to prepare reports, analyze data, and communicate insights to stakeholders.
• Support purchasing, logistics, and inventory management activities as they relate to planning and scheduling requirements.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience in production planning, scheduling, manufacturing operations, or a related discipline, with a minimum of three years of experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Excellent organizational abilities with exceptional attention to detail in managing complex schedules and data.
• Ability to analyze complex data sets and make informed, data-driven decisions.
• Experience tracking and managing scheduling metrics and performance indicators, including schedule attainment and capacity utilization.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and critical-thinking capabilities in a manufacturing context.
• Ability to work collaboratively across multiple departments in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.
• Hands‑on experience with ERP systems for planning, scheduling, and material management.
• Practical knowledge of production planning, production scheduling, and material planning processes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications for data analysis, reporting, and communication.
• Experience with scheduling and planning tools, including MRP and related systems.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Business, Supply Chain, Project Management, or a related field is preferred.
• Experience with data visualization and analytical tools such as Power BI is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with advanced planning systems, ERP platforms, or AI-driven planning tools is a plus.
• supply chain, logistics, purchasing,