Master Scheduler

The role

The Master Scheduler will develop and maintain a master production schedule to ensure balanced workloads and optimal resource utilization. This role manages capacity constraints and reports capacity levels to upper management.

What you will do

• Develop and maintain a master production schedule
• Collaborate with production planners, team leads, supply chain and engineering personnel
• Identify and resolve scheduling conflicts or bottlenecks
• Monitor and analyze the plant's capacity levels
• Provide recommendations to address capacity constraints
• Partner with operational teams to align resources with production requirements
• Create and present detailed reports to upper management
• Develop and monitor dashboards and metrics to track KPIs
• Serve as a communication bridge between production teams and leadership
• Implement and refine scheduling processes

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field or equivalent work experience
• 3-10 years of experience in master scheduling, production scheduling, capacity planning, or a similar role within a manufacturing environment
• Strong analytical skills
• Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems
• Advanced Excel skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Experience reporting to senior leadership
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under tight deadlines
• Experience with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement initiatives
• Familiarity with the specific needs of production in a make-to-order manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated career ambition with a track record of growth and increasing responsibility

Nice to have

• APICS/ASCM CPIM certification
• Infor Syteline

About the company

IEM builds electrical distribution systems and delivers solutions for complex power needs. The company has been operating for 75 years.