Master Scheduler
Medina, TX - USA
Job Summary
Why Join Us:
At CentroMotion our Master Scheduler is more than a planner. This role serves as the operational quarterback for our manufacturing facility connecting customer demand production execution inventory strategy and business performance.
Youll have the opportunity to own the entire planning process influence key business decisions partner directly with leadership and drive continuous improvement initiatives that impact customer satisfaction and operational excellence.
If you are energized by solving complex challenges optimizing manufacturing performance and making a visible impact every day this is an opportunity to build your career with a growing global manufacturer while helping shape the future of our Medina operation.
Position Overview:
Are you a strategic planner who thrives on turning customer demand into operational execution
We are seeking a Master Scheduler & Production Control Manager to lead and own the entire production planning and control process across our manufacturing operations. This position is responsible for translating customer demand into executable production plans balancing capacity and inventory driving schedule adherence and ensuring on-time delivery performance.
This role serves as the central coordination point between Sales Customer Service Operations Engineering Purchasing Inventory Control Warehousing and Logistics to ensure customer requirements are met while maximizing plant efficiency inventory performance and throughput.
The ideal candidate is an analytical leader with strong manufacturing planning experience who can drive both strategic planning and daily production execution.
Essential Responsibilities:
Production Planning & Scheduling
Own the Master Production Schedule (MPS) for all manufacturing operations.
Develop maintain and execute short- medium- and long-range production plans.
Convert customer demand forecasts and sales orders into detailed production schedules.
Balance customer requirements with labor capacity machine capacity material availability and operational constraints.
Establish production priorities and sequencing strategies across all manufacturing work centers.
Lead daily weekly and monthly production scheduling activities.
Production Control
Own the end-to-end production control process from order release through shipment.
Monitor production progress and coordinate schedules across all manufacturing departments.
Manage schedule attainment and drive accountability for production execution.
Analyze and resolve production bottlenecks shortages and capacity constraints.
Coordinate recovery plans for late customer orders and production disruptions.
Ensure effective communication of production priorities throughout the organization.
Demand Planning & SIOP
Lead the Sales Inventory and Operations Planning (SIOP) process.
Analyze customer forecasts historical demand patterns backlog and market trends.
Develop demand planning models and provide recommendations to leadership.
Collaborate with Sales and Customer Service teams to align demand forecasts with operational capabilities.
Support budgeting and strategic business planning activities through forecasting and analytics.
Capacity Planning
Develop and maintain labor and machine capacity plans.
Evaluate utilization efficiency staffing requirements and throughput opportunities.
Identify capacity constraints and develop mitigation plans.
Partner with Operations leadership to optimize resource allocation and production flow.
Recommend staffing overtime outsourcing or capital investments to support business growth.
Inventory & Materials Management
Ensure production schedules align with material availability.
Partner with Purchasing and Supply Chain teams to mitigate material shortages.
Monitor and optimize raw material work-in-process and finished goods inventory.
Manage inventory planning parameters including safety stock levels reorder points and EOQ strategies.
Drive inventory reduction initiatives while maintaining customer service levels.
ERP Systems & Data Analytics
Serve as the functional owner of production planning and scheduling processes within the ERP system.
Maintain planning-related master data including routings BOMs work centers capacities and lead times.
Develop reporting tools dashboards and performance metrics.
Drive automation and process improvements through technology and data analytics.
Support ERP enhancements and system optimization projects.
Continuous Improvement
Lead initiatives focused on improving planning accuracy manufacturing flow inventory performance and operational efficiency.
Implement Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement principles throughout the planning and scheduling process.
Develop standard work and best practices for production planning and control.
Utilize data-driven decision making to improve business performance.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Operations Management Business Engineering or related field.
Minimum 5 years of experience in manufacturing planning scheduling production control or supply chain management.
Advanced knowledge of Production Planning MRP Capacity Planning and Inventory Management.
Strong ERP system experience.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Strong communication and cross-functional leadership skills.
Preferred:
APICS/ASCM CPIM CSCP or related professional certification.
Leadership experience within manufacturing or supply chain organizations.
Experience in Lean Manufacturing environments.
Experience with Power BI SQL or advanced analytics tools.
What We Offer:
Comprehensive Health Benefits: Enjoy medical dental and vision coverage for positions of 30 hours/week.
Health Savings Account: Benefit from annual employer contributions to your HSA.
Company-Provided Insurance: We offer life insurance accidental death and dismemberment coverage and short-term disability insurance.
Voluntary Insurance Options: Choose additional coverage for yourself your spouse and your children including critical illness accident hospital indemnity and long-term disability insurance.
401(k) Plan: Take advantage of our 401(k) with matching contributions fully vested from day one.
Educational Support: Access tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities to further your education.
Lifestyle Reimbursement: Receive a $150 Amazon gift card upon completion of your annual physical.
Wellness Program: Participate in health coaching monthly webinars quarterly challenges and earn gift card incentives for participation and earning points.
Safe Work Environment: Work in a clean and safe environment.
Generous Paid Time Off: Enjoy 14 paid holidays including a holiday shutdown between Christmas and New Years plus paid vacation available from day one.
Paid Parental Leave: Take advantage of paid parental leave to support your family.
About Company
CentroMotion delivers innovative motion, actuation and control solutions for critical applications across diverse industries worldwide.