Master Scheduler

Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions
Office

Job Description

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.

We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

Position overview:

The Master Scheduler   is responsible for   developing and managing the weekly and long-range production schedules for the Kit Production team. This role ensures the efficient use of resources, alignment of production plans with material availability, and adherence to customer and internal deadlines. The Master Scheduler acts as the key liaison between Production, Supply Chain, and Planning teams to balance capacity, resolve constraints, and   optimize   workflow across all manufacturing work centers.

Main Responsibilities:

- Develop ,   publish ,   and   maintain   the   master   production   schedule   for   all   Kit   Production   work   centers ,   ensuring   alignment   with   demand   requirements   and   capacity   constraints .

- Level-load   production   schedules   to   optimize   resource   utilization ,   minimize   downtime ,   and   meet   service level   expectations .

- Ensure   final   material   readiness   from   materials   team   prior   to   work   order   release .

- Release   and   track   work   orders   through   manufacturing ,   maintaining   visibility   to   work-in-process   inventory ,   and   identifying   issues   that   may   impact   schedule   adherence .

- Collaborate   closely   with   manufacturing ,   quality ,   and   materials   teams   to   proactively   identify   and   resolve   bottlenecks ,   capacity   limitations ,   and   supply   shortages .

- Monitor   daily   and   weekly   progress   against   plan ,   adjusting   schedules   as   needed   to   accommodate   changing   priorities ,   equipment   availability ,   or   material   constraints .

- Coordinate   cross-functionally   with   Supply   Chain , Procurement,   and   Warehouse   teams   to   ensure   on-time   availability   of   required   materials   and   components .

- Communicate   schedule   updates ,   risks ,   and   recovery   plans   to   stakeholders ,   providing   clear   visibility   into   production   status .

- Support   continuous   improvement   by   analyzing   schedule   performance   metrics   and   contributing   to   process   enhancements   in   planning ,   scheduling ,   and   capacity   management .

- Participate   in   or   lead   problem-solving   and   root-cause   analysis   related   to   missed   commitments ,   material   delays ,   or   production   inefficiencies .

- Provide   recommendations   for   improving   scheduling   tools ,   systems ,   and   methodologies   to   achieve   best-in-class   planning   performance .

- May   be   required   to   perform   other   related   duties   as   assigned   to   support   production   and   supply   chain   operations

Required Edu c a tion   a n d   E xp e ri e nc e:

- Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification
- Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 2+ years).

*In   s o m e   c as e s,   an   e q u ival e n cy ,   c o n si s t in g of a   c o m b i n at i o n   of   a p propr i a t e   e d u c at i o n ,   tra in i n g   a n d/or   dire c t l y   r e la t e d   e xp e rienc e , wi l l be   c o n sider e d s u f f ici e n t for an   i n divid u al   t o   m ee t   th e r e q u ire m e n ts of   t h e   rol e .

Required Knowle dg e , Skills,   a n d   A b i liti es :

- Strong understanding of production scheduling, capacity planning, and material requirements planning (MRP) principles.

- Solid knowledge of manufacturing processes, supply chain operations, and cross-functional dependencies.

- E xcellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.

- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

- Effective communication and collaboration skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

- Demonstrated ability to interpret and act on production data, KPIs, and scheduling metrics.

- Proficiency   with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint; experience with ERP systems   required .

- Ability to work independently and make sound decisions in a dynamic production environment.

- Familiarity with Lean or Practical Process Improvement (PPI) methodologies a plus.

When you join Thermo Fisher Scientific, you become part of a global team that values passion, innovation, and a commitment to scientific excellence. You’ll work in an environment where collaboration and development are part of the everyday experience—and where your contributions truly make a difference.

Apply today to help us deliver tomorrow’s breakthroughs!