Production Master Schedule Analyst

Our Story:

Dover Food Retail (DFR) is a leading manufacturer of Display Cases Specialty Products Refrigeration Systems Power Systems and Comprehensive Services; and leading our industry by Innovating Whats Next in glass doors and intelligent merchandising technologies that keep food safe under brands such as HillPhoenix and Anthony.

DFR is part of the Climate and Sustainability Technologies segment of the Dover Corporation (NYSE: DOV). Dover is a diversified global manufacturer with annual revenues in excess of $7 billion.

DFR is built on creativity and customer-centric innovation delivered by people invigorated by a strong sense of responsibility to help our customers win in their marketplaces. The relationships we build with our customers are as important to our success as the products we manufacture. This collaborative environment delivers FRESH THINKING reassuring our customers that they choose the best when they choose to work with the people of Dover Food Retail.

Job Title: Production Master Schedule Analyst

Location: South Chesterfield VA

What we are looking for:

We are seeking a highly analytical and collaborative Production Master Schedule Analyst who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate has experience developing and managing master production schedules while balancing customer demand production capacity and material availability. This individual is a proactive problem solver who uses data to drive decisions improve operational performance and support on-time delivery. Strong communication skills are essential as this role partners closely with production procurement engineering customer service and supply chain teams to ensure alignment across the organization. If you are passionate about continuous improvement optimizing manufacturing processes and delivering exceptional results we encourage you to apply.

What you will be responsible for in this role:

• Develop maintain and execute the Master Production Schedule (MPS) based on customer demand forecasts and production capacity.
• Balance customer delivery requirements with manufacturing constraints and available resources.
• Review demand fluctuations and adjust production schedules to minimize disruptions.
• Ensure schedule stability while maintaining flexibility to respond to changing business priorities.
• Collaborate with production leadership to resolve bottlenecks and optimize throughput.
• Support finite capacity scheduling and long-range planning activities.
• Recommend production leveling strategies to improve workflow and reduce schedule volatility.
• Partner with Sales Customer Service Procurement Engineering Manufacturing and Logistics to align production priorities.
• Participate in Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) and demand review meetings.
• Coordinate new product introductions engineering changes and phase-in/phase-out planning.
• Communicate schedule changes and production priorities to internal stakeholders.
• Work closely with Materials Planning and Procurement to ensure timely material availability.
• Develop and maintain production planning reports and dashboards.
• Lead initiatives to improve planning accuracy and scheduling processes.
• Develop standardized scheduling procedures and work instructions
• Additional projects as required.

What are the basic qualifications

• 1-3 years of production planning or experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of:
• Master Production Scheduling (MPS)
• Material Requirements Planning (MRP/ERP)
• Capacity Planning
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

What are the preferred qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Operations Management Industrial Engineering Business or related field.
• APICS/ASCM Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM) certification.
• Experience supporting Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP).
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Experience in Engineer-to-Order (ETO) Configure-to-Order (CTO) or Make-to-Order manufacturing environments.
• AS400 Experience preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in both office and manufacturing environments.
• Occasional walking throughout the production facility.
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to sit stand and use a computer for extended periods.
• Experience using Power BI or other business intelligence tools.

To be a great fit for the role:

• SQL Microsoft Excel Power BI Data mining ERP Data Visualization experience.
• Previous experience implementing analytical solutions
• Strong quantitative skills through knowledge of statistics and quantitative data analysis and interpretation
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment (operations)
• Previous experience in project management.
• Problem Solving/Root Cause Analysis training or experience (Pareto Chart 5 Whys etc.)
• Effective communicator both written and verbally
• Work well in team environment both as an individual contributor and as a leader
• Able to function independently once instruction is provided

How We Define Our Values and Why You Should Join Our Team:

The backbone behind our collection of outstanding businesses is a team of dedicated employees who protect and enhance our valued reputation for quality and delivering what we promise. Its our values that define Dover to all our key audiences: our shareholders customers prospective employees and especially to ourselves.

These values must be expressed in our work and embody our actions as they form the basis by which we do our jobs make decisions and measure our performance. Its our unwavering commitment to maintaining our values that defines who we are as a Company.

• Collaborative Entrepreneurial Spirit
• Winning Through Customers
• Respects and Values People
• Expectations for Results
• High Ethical Standards Openness and Trust

Whats in it for you

• Medical Dental and Vision
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Flexible Spending
• Paid Holidays

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Work Arrangement : Onsite

Salary Range : $74000.00 - $90000.00

We consider several job-related non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position including but not limited to the positions responsibilities a candidates work experience a candidates education/training the positions location and the key skills needed for the position. Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status disability age genetic information or any other factors prohibited by law.

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This position may be located in:Americas : United States : Virginia : Chester
Americas : United States : Virginia : Colonial Heights
Americas : United States : Virginia : Richmond
Americas : United States : Virginia : South Chesterfield

Sub Division :Hillphoenix Case

Job Requisition ID :68459

Job Function : Manufacturing & Operations