Master Scheduler

MASTER SCHEDULER Position Title: Master Scheduler Department: Generator Manufacturing Division Location: Platte City, Missouri Employment Type: Full-Time WHO WE ARE Central Power Systems & Services is a privately held company with deep roots dating back to 1954. Our mission is forging long-lasting partnerships by providing first-class customer support. We live that mission every day by designing, manufacturing, and supporting industry-leading power generation equipment. As we continue to experience significant growth in the critical power industry, we are looking for talented individuals who thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and want to make a meaningful impact. At Central Power, we value individuals who are driven to win, smart, humble, relationship-focused, and committed to doing what is right. We believe in investing in our employees, promoting from within, and providing opportunities for professional development and career advancement. POSITION SUMMARY Central Power Systems & Services is seeking an experienced and highly organized Master Scheduler to lead production scheduling and planning activities within our growing Generator Manufacturing Division. This position plays a critical role in ensuring production schedules align with customer demand, material availability, manufacturing capacity, and operational priorities. The Master Scheduler will develop, maintain, and continuously improve the master production schedule, working closely with Production, Engineering, Procurement, Inventory Control, Logistics, and Operations leadership to ensure generators and related components are manufactured efficiently and delivered on time. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver who understands the complexities of manufacturing, can anticipate production challenges before they impact operations, and knows how to balance competing priorities while keeping production moving. We are looking for someone who does more than manage a schedule. We need someone who can drive production planning, identify potential roadblocks, and help our manufacturing operations operate at maximum efficiency. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Master Production Scheduling Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive master production schedule that aligns manufacturing operations with customer orders, production capacity, and business objectives. Establish production priorities and coordinate manufacturing schedules to meet customer delivery commitments. Monitor production progress and adjust schedules based on changing customer demands, material availability, equipment capacity, and operational constraints. Coordinate scheduling across multiple manufacturing departments, including Fabrication, Welding, Paint, Electrical Assembly, Mechanical Assembly, and Final Production. Evaluate production workloads and available capacity to identify potential bottlenecks and recommend adjustments. Maintain accurate production schedules and communicate changes to appropriate departments. Balance production efficiency, inventory levels, labor availability, and customer delivery requirements. Production Planning & Capacity Management Analyze production capacity, labor resources, equipment availability, and manufacturing lead times to develop realistic production schedules. Work closely with Operations leadership to identify capacity constraints and develop solutions that maximize production output. Anticipate scheduling conflicts, production delays, and resource shortages before they impact customer commitments. Support long-term production planning and capacity expansion initiatives as manufacturing operations continue to grow. Evaluate production trends and recommend improvements to scheduling processes and manufacturing workflows. Assist leadership in determining staffing, equipment, and resource requirements based on forecasted production demand. Material Planning & Inventory Coordination Partner with Procurement, Parts, and Inventory Control…

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