Master Scheduler

Master Scheduler TS Conductor - 3.4 Huntington Beach, CA Job Details Full-time $75,000 - $90,000 a year 1 hour ago Benefits Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications Quality control corrective actions Stakeholder engagement Manufacturing management Operations management Customer service ISO standards Cycle counting inventory management ERP systems Materials management in logistics Six Sigma methodology implementation Shift management Corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) Quality management Improving operational efficiency 3 years Bachelor's degree in business administration MRP Manufacturing standard operating procedures Team development Key Performance Indicators Project management Bachelor's degree Continuous improvement Business Administration Budgeting CPIM Root cause analysis Manufacturing engineering Senior level Cross-functional collaboration Business Cross-functional team management Production scheduling Manufacturing company experience Supply Chain Management Communication skills Implementing lean manufacturing processes Cross-functional communication Supply chain collaboration Bachelor's degree in supply chain management Just-in-Time Supply chain planning Stakeholder management

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The Planning & Scheduling Manager is a key operational leader responsible for developing and managing all capacity planning and fine-detail scheduling activities within manufacturing. This role ensures that customer demand is met on time, in full, while optimizing product flow and the utilization of plant resources — including labor, machinery, materials, and facilities. The Planning & Scheduling Manager works cross-functionally with production, procurement, engineering, quality, and sales to drive a reliable and efficient manufacturing schedule aligned with business objectives. Essential Functions Production Planning and Master Scheduling Develop, publish, and maintain a master production schedule based on demand forecasts, customer orders, and available capacity Translate sales and operations plans (SIOP) into actionable weekly and daily production schedules for all manufacturing work centers Manage fine detail scheduling ensure effective product flow to balance machine and labor capacity against order priority and due dates Identify, communicate, and resolve scheduling conflicts, bottlenecks, and constraints before they impact production output Maintain schedule integrity and manage engineering change orders and product transitions with minimal disruption Capacity and Resource Management Conduct capacity planning analyses (rough-cut and detailed) to identify current and future constraints across production lines Coordinate with plant management to plan overtime, shift adjustments, temporary labor, and outsourcing (subcontracting) as needed Manage work-in-progress (WIP) levels and production queue prioritization to maintain flow and minimize cycle time Optimize equipment utilization and minimize changeover and setup time through intelligent scheduling sequences Materials and Inventory Coordination Collaborate with procurement and materials management to ensure raw material and component availability aligns with the production schedule Manage MRP (Material Requirements Planning) parameters including lead times, safety stock levels, and lot sizing rules within the ERP system Monitor inventory levels for raw materials, WIP, and finished goods to avoid shortages and excess stock Organize inventory counts and periodic cycle counts to ensure raw materials, WIP and finished goods levels are accurately maintained in ERP Coordinate with warehouse and logistics teams to align inbound material receipts with production schedule requirements Performance Monitoring and Continuous Improvement Track and report key planning KPIs including schedule adherence, on-time delivery (OTD), plan attainment, and delivery performance to promise Lead root cause analysis on schedule misses and implement corrective and preventive actions Drive continuous improvement initiatives in planning processes using Lean, Six Sigma, or other methodologies Evaluate and implement enhancements to scheduling tools, ERP modules, and advanced planning systems Cross-Functional Collaboration and Communication Facilitate daily/weekly production meetings, SIOP forums, and scheduling reviews with operations, sales, and supply chain leadership Act as the primary interface between sales/customer service and the plant floor for order status, expediting, and schedule change requests Partner with engineering and quality teams to incorporate new product introductions (NPI), trials, and qualification builds into the schedule Provide scheduling input to capital expenditure (CapEx) planning and capacity expansion projects Team Leadership and Development Lead, coach, and develop the Production Control & Inventory Specialist and any future members of the production planning and scheduling team Set clear performance expectations, conduct regular reviews, and support career development for direct reports Establish and enforce planning policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and work instructions ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Incentives Benefits offered the first of the month following 30 days of employment, include: medical, dental, life insurance, long term disability, paid time off (sick and vacation), 10 company holidays, 401(k) with company match, etc. Referral Rewards program Requirements/ Training and Experience Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, manufacturing, business administration or a related field (or equivalent experience). Proven experience (3-5 years) as a Planner, Scheduler or similar role in a manufacturing environment. (Schedule Adherence). Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and inventory management. Certification in logistics or supply chain management e.g.

APICS, CPIM, CIPS

preferred (or studying towards qualification). Working knowledge of lean manufacturing tools and six sigma e.g. kanban, JIT, 5S, kaizen. Previous demonstrable experience in dealing with customers and suppliers. Good knowledge of ISO 9001 and total quality management concepts. Proficiency in using scheduling software e.g. MRP/ERP systems, MS Excel. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with stakeholders at all levels. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities. Project management experience with manufacturing engineering projects. Experience working with cross-functional teams, managing budgets and resources, and ensuring projects are completed on time and within scope. Flexibility to adapt to changing business needs and willingness to take on additional responsibilities. Ability to maintain a professional, positive attitude. Ability to successfully pass an e-Verify background check. Carry out other duties/projects as required and/or assigned.