Master Scheduler
Douglas Machine Inc.JOB SUMMARY: The Master Scheduler is responsible for developing, maintaining, and executing the master production schedule to ensure timely delivery of customer orders. This role requires balancing customer demand, engineering lead times, material availability, and production capacity while maintaining alignment with business objectives and operational efficiency. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned: 1. Steward our mission (to enrich lives by providing differentiated packaging automation and services) and values (unwavering integrity, servant’s heart, ownership spirit and continuous innovation and improvement). 2. Master Scheduling & Planning Develop and maintain the master production schedule for active projects, ensuring alignment with customer delivery commitments and capacity constraints. Translate customer orders and engineering release dates into executable production schedules. Coordinate with Engineering to incorporate design lead times and BOM accuracy into planning. Manage schedule changes due to design revisions, material delays, or priority shifts. 3. Capacity & Resource Planning Analyze production capacity and identify bottlenecks; recommend adjustments to meet demand. Collaborate with Operations and Supply Chain to ensure adequate resources and material availability. 4. Cross-Functional Coordination Work closely with Sales, Engineering, Procurement, and Manufacturing to synchronize schedules and resolve conflicts. Communicate schedule status, risks, and recovery plans to stakeholders. 5. ERP & Data Integrity Maintain accurate scheduling data in ERP systems; ensure BOM and routing accuracy. Monitor MRP outputs and adjust schedules to optimize material flow and minimize shortages. 6. Performance Monitoring & Continuous Improvement Track schedule adherence and identify root causes of variances. Drive improvements in scheduling processes using Lean principles and data-driven analysis. 8. Ensure compliance with all safety policies and procedures. QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Skills: Strong understanding of manufacturing workflows, engineering integration, and long-lead material planning. Proficiency in ERP systems and advanced scheduling tools. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Ability to manage complexity and dynamic schedules. Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills. Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and timeliness. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Operations Management, Business Administration or related field; APICS CSCP and/or CPIM certification preferred. Experience: 5+ years in production planning/scheduling in manufacturing environments. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Primarily a desk job with some manufacturing exposure. WORKING CONDITIONS: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Standard office/manufacturing environment. SAFETY/PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE): Adhere to company safety policy and PPE policy. COMPANY INFORMATION: The person in this position has access to various reports and records, which are considered as being of a highly confidential and classified nature. None o…