Master Scheduler

Job Description We are seeking an experienced Master Scheduler to lead production planning and scheduling activities within our polyurethane manufacturing operation, ensuring customer demand is met while optimizing inventory, capacity, and operational efficiency. This role is responsible for developing and maintaining production schedules that balance customer demand, inventory levels, raw material availability, equipment capacity, and operational priorities. The ideal candidate will have experience in manufacturing planning, master scheduling, supply chain operations, and inventory management. This individual will work closely with Production, Customer Service, Purchasing, Quality, Warehouse, and Operations teams to ensure products are manufactured efficiently, delivered on time, and aligned with business objectives. Key Responsibilities Production Planning & Scheduling Develop and maintain master production schedules based on customer demand, sales forecasts, inventory requirements, and manufacturing capacity. Translate demand forecasts into actionable production plans by product line, batch size, and production campaign. Coordinate production priorities with Operations, Customer Service, Purchasing, Quality, and Warehouse teams. Optimize production schedules to maximize throughput, improve equipment utilization, and minimize downtime and changeovers. Monitor production schedules and make adjustments to address demand changes, material shortages, equipment downtime, or quality concerns. Identify capacity constraints, production bottlenecks, and scheduling conflicts and implement corrective actions. Balance customer service expectations with inventory levels, production resources, and operating costs. Maintain schedule stability while providing flexibility to respond to changing business needs. Capacity & Inventory Management Monitor production capacity, labor availability, equipment utilization, and storage limitations. Maintain accurate planning data to support scheduling and operational decision-making. Collaborate with Purchasing and Supply Chain teams to ensure material availability. Develop contingency plans when production demand exceeds available capacity. Maintain appropriate finished goods and work-in-process inventory levels. Support initiatives to reduce excess, obsolete, and slow-moving inventory. Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with Sales and Customer Service teams to understand customer priorities and delivery requirements. Work closely with Production Supervisors and Plant Leadership to ensure schedules are realistic and achievable. Coordinate with Quality and Warehouse teams to align production, inventory, and shipping requirements. Communicate production priorities, schedule changes, and potential risks to affected departments. Escalate significant scheduling issues and provide recommendations for resolution. Performance Management Monitor and improve key operational metrics, including: On-time production completion Schedule adherence Production plan attainment On-time customer delivery Capacity utilization Equipment utilization Inventory turns Production backlog Changeover frequency and duration Material availability Schedule stability Analyze performance trends, identify root causes of scheduling issues, and implement corrective actions to improve operational performance. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or related field; equivalent experience will be considered. 5+ years of experience in Master Scheduling, Production Planning, Supply Chain, or Manufacturing Operations within a manufacturing environment. Experience developing and managing production schedules in a manufacturing environment. Strong understanding of ERP/MRP systems and production planning processes. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, reporting, and data analysis. Strong analytical, organizational,…

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