Location: On-Site in Windber, PA
Type: Full-Time
Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.
About the Company
Our client is the kind of company where people build long-term careers. They value hard work, teamwork, and doing things the right way. With a strong foundation and an eye toward the future, they are looking for someone who wants to make an impact and grow alongside the business.
About the Role
This is a senior production planning and supply chain role within a manufacturing environment. The Master Production Scheduler owns the site's demand plan, master production schedule, and capacity alignment, and serves on the SIOP leadership team.
Please note: This is not an administrative scheduling, office coordination, accounting, or finance position. Candidates must have direct, hands-on experience in production scheduling, demand planning, or materials/operations planning within a manufacturing environment. Applications without this experience will not be considered.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts using statistical models, customer intelligence, and market trends.
- Align demand plans with operational capacity and financial goals to ensure optimal profitability and resource utilization.
- Lead weekly SOP meetings, presenting key insights, identifying bottlenecks, and driving actionable outcomes.
- Collaborate with Planners bi-weekly to review demand changes and finalize release plans, minimizing rescheduling.
- Balance demand and capacity to optimize asset utilization and order fulfillment.
- Create and manage a 26-week rolling site optimization plan and a monthly countdown to revenue attainment.
- Drive continuous improvement in scheduling and planning processes across all functional areas.
- Ensure alignment of material procurement with production plans to maintain cost efficiency and delivery performance.
Expectations
- Exhibit strong leadership and accountability as a member of the SIOP leadership team.
- Deliver executable and profitable shipment and production plans that meet financial and operational targets.
- Maintain a demand forecast variance of less than +/-10%.
- Proactively identify and resolve planning constraints and escalate issues as needed.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in master scheduling, production planning, or demand planning within a manufacturing environment (electronics manufacturing services strongly preferred)
- Hands-on experience with MRP/ERP systems in a production setting
- Proven experience in master scheduling, demand planning, or operations management.
- Strong leadership and cross-functional team management skills.
- Expertise in capacity modeling, financial analysis, and corporate budgeting.
- Proficiency in statistical analysis, data manipulation, and database querying.
- In-depth knowledge of MRP systems and supply chain processes.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts to diverse stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications
- APICS certification (CPIM or CSCP)
- Familiarity with SIOP/SOP processes and tools.
- Advanced Excel and data visualization skills.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office
Pre-Employment Requirements
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and pre-employment drug screening. These screenings are conducted in accordance with applicable laws and help us maintain a safe and secure workplace.
Pay: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- How many years of experience do you have in a manufacturing environment?
- Which MRP systems are you familiar with?
- What are your salary requirements?
- This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship. Will you require Visa sponsorship?
Work Location: In person
