Production Planner/Master Scheduler

TCLAD, Inc.; Prescott (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

TCLAD, Inc. in Wisconsin is seeking a Production Planner/Master Scheduler to develop the master production schedule and manage material planning across the plant, coordinating with manufacturing and outsourced vendors.

The role emphasizes collaboration with Quality and Engineering, optimizing MRP parameters, and supporting S&OP processes. Requires strong planning fundamentals, ERP/MRP proficiency, and excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Understanding of best practices in production planning.
• Proficiency in an ERP systems.
• Knowledge of MRP processes, and competency in the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process.
• Ability to demonstrate proficiency using Microsoft office software
• APICS certification a plus.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of manufacturing software; spreadsheet software and word processing software.
• Able to work with mathematical concepts.
• Good teamwork and team building skills.
• Exceptional problem-solving abilities and continuous improvement orientation.
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.

Responsibilities

• Develop master production schedule to meet on-time shipments.
• Responsible for setup and management of outsource vendors, including prioritization and expediting of work with outsource vendors. Works with the Quality and Engineering departments to qualify new outsource vendors.
• Detects, leads and executes jointly defined and agreed planning process improvement initiatives.
• Implement, review, and drive improvements to key metrics.
• Participates with manufacturing in daily meetings to ensure scheduling and manufacturing activities are being met as planned.
• Regularly reviews key MRP parameters and master data settings, inventory planning parameters are optimized, correct and updated regularly.
• Works with production to identify potential capacity shortages and creates action plans to close the gap between demand and capacity shortages.
• Gather and review data from manufacturing and support organizations, coordinates with capacity and material analysis to resolve material and capacity discrepancies that affect the schedule.
• Participates in the site's Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) processes.
• As required, assist team in production planning activities to support the team workload.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

MRP processes

S&OP knowledge

Communication (oral/written)

Mathematical concepts

Teamwork

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

ERP systems

MRP software

MS Office

Job description

Production Planner/Master Scheduler

Job Summary: The Production Planner/Master Scheduler is responsible for the plant’s material planning processes, assists in coordinating activities of the manufacturing floor. Creates the Master Plan for production.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop master production schedule to meet on-time shipments.
• Responsible for setup and management of outsource vendors, including prioritization and expediting of work with outsource vendors. Works with the Quality and Engineering departments to qualify new outsource vendors.
• Detects, leads and executes jointly defined and agreed planning process improvement initiatives.
• Implement, review, and drive improvements to key metrics.
• Participates with manufacturing in daily meetings to ensure scheduling and manufacturing activities are being met as planned.
• Regularly reviews key MRP parameters and master data settings, inventory planning parameters are optimized, correct and updated regularly.
• Works with production to identify potential capacity shortages and creates action plans to close the gap between demand and capacity shortages.
• Gather and review data from manufacturing and support organizations, coordinates with capacity and material analysis to resolve material and capacity discrepancies that affect the schedule.
• Participates in the site's Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) processes.
• As required, assist team in production planning activities to support the team workload.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Understanding of best practices in production planning.
• Proficiency in an ERP systems
• Knowledge of MRP processes, and competency in the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process.
• Ability to demonstrate proficiency using Microsoft office software
• APICS certification a plus.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of manufacturing software; spreadsheet software and word processing software.
• Able to work with mathematical concepts.
• Good teamwork and team building skills.
• Exceptional problem-solving abilities and continuous improvement orientation.
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor’s Degree, preferred in Business Administration, Logistics, Supply Chain, or other technical discipline Experience and 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment; Preferred 3 years of which are at a supervisory or managerial level, leading or supervising and managing planning functions.