Master Scheduler

Master Scheduler

Port Washington, WI • 5 days/week in office

Con Forms is a fast-paced manufacturing business focused on delivering high-quality engineered products through strong execution, disciplined planning, continuous improvement, and practical problem solving across operations, supply chain, and production.

The Role

A player-coach who owns the full scheduling function: master production scheduling, MRP/APS exception management, ERP planning discipline, forecast inputs, capacity and material visibility, and fast data-driven decisions that keep customer demand moving.

You move fast, stay responsive, and use AI to work smarter across everything you do.

Who You Are

• Hands-on leader - builds the strategy and executes it

• Scheduling expert, systems thinker, and practical problem-solver who can turn imperfect data into timely decisions

• Fast-moving, highly responsive; thrives in fast-paced environments

• AI-first operator who drives that mindset across the team

What You'll Do

Planning & Scheduling Ownership

• Own the master production schedule, job release priorities, and daily planning execution

• Manage MRP/APS exceptions and resolve material, capacity, data, and scheduling constraints

• Balance customer demand, inventory objectives, production capacity, and material availability

Systems, Data & AI Enablement

• Maintain planning-related ERP master data, parameters, and schedule assumptions

• Build and use dashboards, reports, AI tools, and automation to improve speed and productivity

• Identify recurring planning issues and drive practical root-cause countermeasures

Cross-Functional Execution & Improvement

• Partner with Purchasing, Manufacturing, Engineering, Sales, and Customer Service to align priorities

• Support SIOP inputs, forecast assumptions, lead-time guidance, and realistic delivery expectations

• Improve planning accuracy, inventory performance, schedule reliability, and on-time delivery

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years scheduling experience

• Proven track record for improving planning processes, schedule performance, and timely data-driven decision-making

• Deep expertise in ERP-based production planning, MRP/APS, capacity planning, inventory strategy, and manufacturing scheduling

• Hands-on with ERP and AI-powered tools

• PE-backed or high-growth company experience preferred

• APICS/ASCM certification preferred

Benefits (Effective 1st Day of Month Following Hire Date)

· Health, Dental & Vision Options

· HSA, FSA & DCSA Options

· Company Paid Life Insurance, AD&D Insurance, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance

· In-house Care Coach

· Employee Assistance Program

· Telehealth Program (Includes Mental Health & Dermatology)

· Pet Insurance

· Identity Theft Insurance

· Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA)

· 401K & Generous Company Match Program

Employee Programs

· Safety Shoe & Prescription Safety Glasses

· Costco Membership Discount

· Employee Apparel

· Employee Events ("Hot Dog Days", Summer Picnic, Appreciation Luncheons)

Work Life Balance

· Paid Time Off

· Expanded Personal/Sick Time

· 8 Paid Holidays

Career Growth

· Tuition Reimbursement

· Youth & State Apprentice Programs

Responsibilities

• Own the master production schedule and planning process and serve as the subject matter expert for production planning, forecasting, scheduling, ERP planning systems, and planning process improvement.
• Utilize AI, automation, reporting, and analytical tools to improve planning productivity, decision quality, and organizational effectiveness.
• Analyze and develop inventory and planning strategies for families of parts, including forecasting, safety stock, replenishment methods, and ERP planning parameters.
• Develop and maintain planning dashboards, reports, and performance metrics that provide timely visibility to demand, capacity, inventory, and schedule performance.
• Run material workbenches to firm manufacturing jobs ready to launch. Investigate jobs not ready due to material shortages, capacity constraints, data issues, and other planning exceptions and drive timely resolution.
• Facilitate the monthly Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP) process and maintain forecast assumptions, planning data, and ERP forecasts based on business decisions.
• Review MRP, APS, and ERP planning exception messages and take appropriate action to resolve exceptions based on business impact and urgency.
• Release and manage manufacturing jobs in support of customer demand and production priorities. Support the continued development of efficient and increasingly digital planning and scheduling processes.
• Work with Manufacturing to define work center capacities, maintain accurate ERP capacity assumptions, and proactively develop countermeasures for constrained or overcapacity resources.
• Own planning-related ERP data integrity and system health. Investigate planning errors, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Work with Engineering to implement engineering changes while minimizing schedule disruption, material shortages, excess inventory, and obsolete inventory.
• Process inventory adjustments according to departmental procedures and assist in root cause analysis and corrective actions related to inventory inaccuracies.
• Communicate with Customer Service and Sales to provide lead-time guidance, schedule visibility, and realistic delivery expectations.
• Manage the transfer order process between facilities according to departmental procedures
• Assist Production with problem resolution related to shortages, scheduling priorities, inventory discrepancies, and ERP system accuracy.
• Assist in keeping Planning Department procedures updated and in compliance with ISO standards.
• Complete special projects as assigned.
• Participate on cross-functional teams to improve safety, quality, delivery, inventory performance, productivity, and cost through continuous improvement activities.
• Follow and comply with all safety and work rules and regulations.
• Maintain current knowledge of planning practices, ERP systems, supply chain trends, automation technologies, and AI-enabled tools through continuing education and professional development.
• This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Industrial Engineering, Business, or equivalent experience.
• Five years of planning, scheduling, supply chain, or ERP-intensive manufacturing experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of forecasting, inventory management, capacity planning, and production scheduling.
• Experience with ERP systems; Infor CSI/Syteline preferred.
• APICS/ASCM certification preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to use data, analytics, automation, and AI tools to improve business performance.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize effectively and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Valid driver's license.

Essential Competencies

• Planning & Scheduling Expertise
• Independent Judgment
• Communication Skills (verbal & written)
• Critical Thinking
• Leadership Ability (direct and indirect associates)
• Data-Driven Decision Making
• Technology & Automation Mindset
• Sense of Urgency
• Relationship Building & Team Building
• Continuous Improvement
• Accountability
• Negotiation

Physical & Mental Demands

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally.
• Willingness to train or work during hours outside of regularly scheduled shift as necessary.
• Exposure to noise, sparks, smoke, fumes, and heat in a production environment.
• Frequent use of computer requiring the ability to sit and type on a keyboard and use a mouse to gather and input information from various software packages.