Master Scheduler

Master SchedulerFounded decades ago and based in Lathrop, California, we are a rapidly growing food and beverage manufacturing organization specializing in advanced aseptic processing and packaging solutions. Our team focuses on delivering high-quality products through cutting-edge automation, strong engineering collaboration, and a commitment to safety and operational excellence. We pride ourselves on building a culture centered on communication, employee development, and continuous improvement while investing in technologies that support the future of food manufacturing.Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, VisionGenerous PTO & Paid HolidaysCareer Growth: Opportunities to expand automation and engineering skillsetsTuition Reimbursement ProgramsHSA Medical Plan with Annual Employer ContributionEmployee Perks Program: Discounts on travel, shopping, and moreCollaborative Work Environment: Cross-functional engineering, operations, and maintenance teamsStable & Growing Business: Continued expansion creating long-term career opportunitiesKey Responsibilities & DutiesOwn the Master Production Schedule (MPS) and Rough Cut Capacity Planning (RCCP) across multiple manufacturing facilities.Lead, coach, and develop a team of production schedulers supporting three manufacturing facilities and a dedicated labeling operation.Manage production planning across an operation with approximately 500 SKUs.Balance customer demand, inventory targets, production capacity, and material availability to maximize service and operational efficiency.Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Procurement, Customer Service, Sales, Quality, and Finance to align production plans with business objectives.Identify capacity constraints and supply risks and develop proactive mitigation plans.Improve planning accuracy, schedule adherence, inventory performance, and capacity utilization.Serve as the planning systems expert and maintain ERP data integrity.Develop and track key planning metrics and reporting.Drive continuous improvement across production and supply chain planning processes.Qualifications – NeededBachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business, or a related field.Minimum 7+ years of production planning, master scheduling, or supply chain experience within a manufacturing environment.Minimum 2+ years of leadership experience managing planners or schedulers.Strong expertise in Master Production Scheduling (MPS) and Rough Cut Capacity Planning (RCCP).Strong working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems.Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency.Proven ability to balance demand, inventory, capacity, and material availability in a complex manufacturing environment.Experience supporting multi-site manufacturing and high-SKU operations strongly preferred.Food, beverage, dairy, or CPG manufacturing experience preferred.Private-label or contract manufacturing experience preferred.Knowledge of S&OP processes preferred.APICS CPIM or CSCP certification preferred.Lean Manufacturing experience preferred.