Master Scheduler

Job Title: Master Scheduler Job Description
As a Master Scheduler, you will own and maintain the master production schedule to meet customer demand while maximizing plant efficiency. You will develop production schedules based on customer demand, inventory levels, material availability, and production capacity, utilizing advanced capacity planning methodologies. Your role will involve monitoring inventory levels, production requirements, and system-generated planning actions for assigned product lines.
Responsibilities
- Develop and manage master production schedules in a manufacturing environment.
- Apply Rough-Cut Capacity Planning (RCCP), finite and infinite scheduling, Theory of Constraints, and Demand-Driven MRP concepts.
- Monitor inventory levels and production requirements.
- Evaluate scheduled jobs for material requirements, ensuring purchasing and planning activities support production timelines.
- Collaborate with Sales, Purchasing, Production, Customer Service, and Leadership to align schedules with business priorities.
- Lead daily and weekly production scheduling meetings to review priorities and schedule adherence.
- Monitor capacity constraints, identify bottlenecks, and resolve issues before they impact customer deliveries.
- Investigate scheduling and production issues through root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
- Design, develop, and maintain production dashboards and reporting.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce lead times and production inefficiencies.
- Coordinate production schedules with other facilities as needed.
- Document scheduling processes and provide training, mentorship, and backup support for team members.
Essential Skills
- 5-8 years of experience in production scheduling, planning, or manufacturing operations.
- Strong knowledge of capacity planning methodologies.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Strong ERP experience; Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform experience preferred.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business, or a related field preferred.
- APICS/ASCM CPIM or CSCP certification strongly preferred.
- Experience with metals is a huge plus.
Work Environment
This role is fully onsite in a manufacturing plant located in Milwaukee. You will work closely with various teams but have no direct reports. The company values tenure and promotes from within.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Milwaukee, WI.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $85000.00 - $105000.00/yr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Health, dental, and vision insurance
HRA, HSA, and FSA plan options
Company-paid life insurance
Company-paid short-term disability
401(k) with company match
Immediate paid vacation eligibility
9 paid holidays
Weekly pay
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Milwaukee, WI.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 30, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Milwaukee,WI.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

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