Master Scheduler

Master Scheduler

The Master Scheduler is responsible for developing, maintaining, and executing the master production schedule to support customer demand, inventory objectives, and operational efficiency within a high-volume electronics manufacturing environment. This role serves as a key liaison between Production, Supply Chain, Purchasing, Engineering, Customer Service, and Quality to ensure materials and manufacturing capacity are aligned to achieve on-time delivery and business objectives.

The ideal candidate is highly analytical, detail-oriented, and experienced in manufacturing planning processes, ERP systems, and production scheduling in a fast-paced electronics manufacturing setting.

Key Responsibilities

Production Planning & Scheduling

• Develop and maintain the Master Production Schedule (MPS) based on customer demand, forecasts, inventory targets, and production capacity.
• Create and execute detailed production schedules to optimize resource utilization, labor efficiency, and equipment availability.
• Monitor production progress and adjust schedules to address changing customer requirements, supply constraints, engineering changes, and production issues.
• Ensure production plans support customer delivery commitments while minimizing excess
• inventory and manufacturing disruptions.
• Balance demand and capacity across manufacturing operations.

Demand & Inventory Management

• Review customer forecasts, sales orders, and historical demand trends to develop accurate production plans.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain and Purchasing teams to ensure timely availability of components and raw materials.
• Monitor inventory levels and identify risks related to shortages, excess inventory, or obsolescence.
• Support inventory optimization initiatives and cycle count accuracy.

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Work closely with Production, Engineering, Procurement, Quality, and Customer Service teams to coordinate production priorities.
• Participate in Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (S&OP) activities.
• Communicate schedule changes, material constraints, and capacity concerns to key stakeholders.
• Assist in managing engineering change orders (ECOs) and new product introductions (NPIs) from a planning perspective.

Performance Monitoring & Continuous Improvement

• Track and report key performance metrics including:
• On-Time Delivery (OTD)
• Schedule Adherence
• Production Attainment
• Inventory Turns
• Capacity Utilization
• Material Availability
• Analyze scheduling and production data to identify opportunities for process improvements.
• Lead or support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance planning accuracy and operational performance.
• Maintain accurate data within ERP/MRP systems.

Risk Management

• Identify potential supply chain, capacity, and production risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Escalate material shortages and production bottlenecks proactively.
• Support contingency planning to minimize customer delivery disruptions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or related field preferred.
• Possess/be able to acquire and maintain Security clearance
• Clear Criminal Background Check and Credit Check
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Minimum 5 years of production planning, scheduling, or supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in electronics manufacturing, EMS (Electronics Manufacturing Services), PCB assembly, or high-mix/low-volume manufacturing strongly preferred.
• Experience utilizing ERP/MRP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Epicor, Microsoft Dynamics, IQMS, Plex, or similar.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of production planning, capacity planning, MRP, and inventory management principles.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to make decisions under pressure in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

Preferred Certifications

• APICS/ASCM Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM)
• Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)
• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certification considered an asset

Working Conditions

• Full-time position located on-site in London, Ontario.
• Regular presence on the manufacturing floor required.
• Occasional extended hours may be required to support business needs, customer demands, or production challenges.
• Fast-paced electronics manufacturing environment with frequent communication across departments.

Key Success Metrics

• On-Time Delivery Performance
• Schedule Adherence
• Inventory Accuracy and Inventory Turns
• Production Plan Achievement
• Material Availability
• Customer Satisfaction
• ERP Data Accuracy
• Capacity Utilization

Pay: $65,000.00-$75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (required)

Experience:

• Production Planning : 5 years (required)

Work Location: In person

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