Manager, Master Production Scheduler (MPS)

Description

• Synchronize materials, labor, equipment, and MES/ERP data to support on-time delivery and minimize bottlenecks.
• Identify and resolve shortages, excesses, or disruptions by proactively re-prioritizing schedules.
• Model and forecast mid/long-term production requirements to support plant expansions or equipment investments.
• Champion Lean, Six Sigma, and MES-enabled continuous improvement initiatives to reduce lead times and increase throughput.
• Serve as the central communication hub for production priorities—working closely with Engineering, Quality, Procurement, and Plant Operations.
• Provide visibility into schedule performance, risks, and opportunities.
• Track KPIs such as on-time delivery, production attainment, first-pass yield, inventory turns, and MES-driven efficiency metrics.
• Ensure schedule adherence by monitoring shop-floor performance through MES dashboards and reports.
• Lead the planning discipline for a company that values speed, accountability, and operational excellence.
• Partner with procurement and supply chain teams to ensure materials availability supports scheduled production.
• Conduct capacity analysis for labor, machines, and work centers across multiple production lines.
• Coordinate with Engineering on new product introductions (NPI) to ensure seamless production ramp-ups.
• Be the owner of scheduling and MES-driven production execution at a high-growth company impacting energy, defense, and infrastructure.
• Lead weekly S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning) or production review meetings to align all stakeholders.
• Align plant-level scheduling with broader supply chain, MES, and logistics strategies.
• Develop, publish, and manage the Master Production Schedule (MPS) to meet customer demand and internal capacity constraints.
• Integrate MES with ERP/MRP systems (NetSuite preferred, SAP/Oracle/JD Edwards acceptable) to maintain end-to-end visibility of orders, materials, and schedule execution.
• Maintain ERP and MES data integrity to support accurate planning and execution.
• Utilize Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) to track real-time production data, machine utilization, and labor performance.
• Drive schedule adherence and create mitigation plans for deviations.
• Translate sales forecasts, customer orders, and inventory targets into actionable production schedules.
• Partner with IT, engineering, and operations to configure MES workflows for new products and plant processes.

Requirements

• Experience integrating MES with ERP to improve real-time scheduling accuracy.
• 7+ years of experience in master scheduling, production planning, or supply chain in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• APICS CPIM (Certified in Production & Inventory Management) or CSCP certification.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Theory of Constraints (TOC) principles.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• Strong proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (NetSuite preferred, SAP/Oracle/JD Edwards acceptable).
• Solid understanding of capacity planning, materials requirements planning, and production workflows.
• Hands-on experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) to manage shop-floor execution.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and presentation skills.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 quality systems and compliance requirements.
• Advanced Excel and data analysis skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, formulas, dashboards).
• Experience in industries such as automotive, aerospace, heavy equipment, or industrial fabrication.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work with cross-functional leaders and advanced MES/ERP systems.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

Training + Development

Interview process

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