Master Production Scheduler

Master Production Scheduler

The MPS Planner is responsible for developing, maintaining, and executing the Master Production Schedule (MPS) to ensure customer demand is met while optimizing production capacity, inventory, WIP, and material availability. This role serves as a key link between customer demand, material availability, production capacity, and shop-floor execution. The MPS Planner will utilize Oracle MPS/MRP and related planning systems to translate demand into executable production plans, identify constraints and risks, and drive timely resolution of issues that could impact production or customer delivery. The position requires strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Master Production Scheduling
• Oracle MPS/MRP Planning
• Production Planning & Execution
• Material Availability
• Cross-Functional Coordination
• Performance & Continuous Improvement

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Industrial Engineering, Business, or a related field; equivalent relevant manufacturing experience may be considered.
• 35+ years of experience in manufacturing planning, production scheduling, material planning, supply chain, or a related function.
• Hands-on experience with Oracle MPS/MRP, Oracle Manufacturing, or a comparable ERP planning system.
• Demonstrated understanding of MPS, MRP, production planning, material requirements, capacity planning, and work-order management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex planning and production data.
• Strong Excel/data-analysis skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and make timely decisions in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Demonstrated ability to identify risks and proactively drive resolution.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a discrete manufacturing environment.
• Experience with Oracle Manufacturing/MRP/MPS in a production environment.
• Experience working with BOMs, routings, work centers, lead times, and manufacturing planning parameters.
• Experience with SIOP/IBP or formal Sales & Operations Planning processes.
• Lean, Six Sigma, APICS/ASCM CPIM, or other relevant professional certification.
• Experience with Power BI or other data visualization/analytics tools.
• Experience with capacity modeling and constraint management.
• Experience supporting aerospace, defense, industrial, or highly regulated manufacturing environments.

Key Success Measures

• Maintain a reliable and executable Master Production Schedule.
• Improve production schedule adherence and MPS attainment.
• Reduce past-due production orders and customer-impacting delays.
• Maintain material availability while controlling excess WIP and inventory.
• Identify capacity and material risks before they impact customers.
• Improve production flow from work-order release through shipment.
• Maintain accurate Oracle planning data and effectively manage MRP exceptions.
• Drive cross-functional accountability for actions required to protect customer commitments.

Benefits (employee contribution):

• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Rate of pay within the stated range will depend on the qualification of the applicant.