Master Scheduler

Master Scheduler

Platte City, Missouri

Overview

Salary Range $100,000.00 - $120,000.00 Salary/year Job Shift First Shift

Description

Master Scheduler

Position Title: Master Scheduler Department: Generator Manufacturing Division Location: Platte City, Missouri Employment Type: Full-Time

Central Power Systems & Services is a privately held company with deep roots dating back to 1954.

Our mission is forging long-lasting partnerships by providing first-class customer support. We live that mission every day by designing, manufacturing, and supporting industry-leading power generation equipment.

As we continue to experience significant growth in the critical power industry, we are looking for talented individuals who thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and want to make a meaningful impact.

At Central Power, we value individuals who are driven to win, smart, humble, relationship-focused, and committed to doing what is right.

We believe in investing in our employees, promoting from within, and providing opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

Position Summary

Central Power Systems & Services is seeking an experienced and highly organized Master Scheduler to lead production scheduling and planning activities within our growing Generator Manufacturing Division.

This position plays a critical role in ensuring production schedules align with customer demand, material availability, manufacturing capacity, and operational priorities.

The Master Scheduler will develop, maintain, and continuously improve the master production schedule, working closely with Production, Engineering, Procurement, Inventory Control, Logistics, and Operations leadership to ensure generators and related components are manufactured efficiently and delivered on time.

The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver who understands the complexities of manufacturing, can anticipate production challenges before they impact operations, and knows how to balance competing priorities while keeping production moving.

We are looking for someone who does more than manage a schedule. We need someone who can drive production planning, identify potential roadblocks, and help our manufacturing operations operate at maximum efficiency.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Master Production Scheduling

• Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive master production schedule that aligns manufacturing operations with customer orders, production capacity, and business objectives.
• Establish production priorities and coordinate manufacturing schedules to meet customer delivery commitments.
• Monitor production progress and adjust schedules based on changing customer demands, material availability, equipment capacity, and operational constraints.
• Coordinate scheduling across multiple manufacturing departments, including Fabrication, Welding, Paint, Electrical Assembly, Mechanical Assembly, and Final Production.
• Evaluate production workloads and available capacity to identify potential bottlenecks and recommend adjustments.
• Maintain accurate production schedules and communicate changes to appropriate departments.
• Balance production efficiency, inventory levels, labor availability, and customer delivery requirements.

Production Planning & Capacity Management

• Analyze production capacity, labor resources, equipment availability, and manufacturing lead times to develop realistic production schedules.
• Work closely with Operations leadership to identify capacity constraints and develop solutions that maximize production output.
• Anticipate scheduling conflicts, production delays, and resource shortages before they impact customer commitments.
• Support long-term production planning and capacity expansion initiatives as manufacturing operations continue to grow.
• Evaluate production trends and recommend improvements to scheduling processes and manufacturing workflows.
• Assist leadership in determining staffing, equipment, and resource requirements based on forecasted production demand.

Material Planning & Inventory Coordination

• Partner with Procurement, Parts, and Inventory Control teams to ensure materials and components are available to support production schedules.
• Monitor material shortages, supplier delays, and inventory constraints that could impact production.
• Coordinate with purchasing personnel to prioritize critical materials and expedite orders when necessary.
• Ensure production schedules accurately reflect material availability and expected delivery dates.
• Identify opportunities to improve material flow, reduce excess inventory, and minimize production disruptions.

Cross-Functional Communication & Coordination

• Serve as a central point of communication between Production, Engineering, Procurement, Logistics, Sales, and Operations leadership regarding manufacturing schedules.
• Facilitate production scheduling meetings to review priorities, identify challenges, and communicate schedule changes.
• Work closely with Engineering to coordinate design changes, product modifications, and new product introductions.
• Collaborate with Logistics to align production completion dates with shipping and customer delivery requirements.
• Communicate scheduling risks, delays, and recommended solutions to management.
• Build strong working relationships across departments to ensure alignment with production goals.

ERP Systems, Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Utilize Epicor ERP and other planning tools to develop, maintain, and monitor production schedules.
• Ensure scheduling data, production orders, lead times, and manufacturing information remain accurate within the ERP system.
• Analyze production data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop and maintain scheduling reports and key performance indicators (KPIs), including:
• On-time production completion
• Schedule adherence
• Production capacity utilization
• Manufacturing lead times
• Material shortages and delays
• Work-in-process (WIP) levels
• On-time customer delivery
• Identify opportunities to improve scheduling accuracy, reduce manufacturing downtime, and increase overall production efficiency.
• Support Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Recommend improvements to scheduling processes, ERP utilization, and cross-functional coordination.

Why Join Central Power?

At Central Power Systems & Services, you will be part of a growing organization where your experience, ideas, and contributions make a difference.

We offer:

• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Training & Professional Development
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Employee Referral Program
• A Growing Manufacturing Operation with Long-Term Career Opportunities

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or a related field preferred; equivalent manufacturing experience will be considered.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in production scheduling, master scheduling, manufacturing planning, or supply chain operations.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, production workflows, and capacity planning.
• Experience working in a complex manufacturing environment with multiple production departments and competing priorities.
• Working knowledge of Material Requirements Planning (MRP), Master Production Scheduling (MPS), and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.
• Experience analyzing production schedules, material availability, inventory requirements, and manufacturing lead times.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience working with production planning software.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across multiple departments.
• Ability to prioritize competing demands and make sound decisions in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to see the bigger picture and anticipate operational challenges.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Epicor ERP or a comparable manufacturing ERP system.
• Experience scheduling production in heavy equipment, industrial manufacturing, power generation, or custom-engineered equipment environments.
• Experience with high-mix, low-volume or engineer-to-order manufacturing operations.
• APICS/ASCM certification, such as Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM) or Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP).
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience with capacity planning, production forecasting, and inventory optimization.
• Familiarity with fabrication, welding, machining, electrical assembly, and mechanical assembly operations.
• Experience supporting manufacturing growth, facility expansion, or increased production capacity.

What Success Looks Like

• Maintain an accurate, realistic, and achievable master production schedule.
• Improve production flow