Master Production Scheduling Manager

Master Scheduling Manager

This position will lead Production Planning in a high volume & high mix manufacturing plant with 10,000+ SKUs and a high degree of complexity to fulfill customer demand by balancing manufacturing capacity, material availability, and inventory levels. This role requires strong leadership capabilities and a strong understanding of end-to-end manufacturing supply chains.

Location: Siloam Springs, AR

Compensation: $95,000 - $115,000 base salary.

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD, 401k match 6%, 3 weeks PTO + 8 sick days.

Job Description:

Production Planning & Scheduling

• Lead production planning and scheduling to meet customer orders while balancing capacity, material availability, and inventory levels
• Build and maintain schedules based on demand, forecasts, inventory, and equipment capacity
• Partner with Operations to adjust schedules, manage shifting priorities, and minimize delivery disruptions
• Identify and resolve constraints related to labor, equipment, materials, and capacity

Materials & Inventory

• Work with Procurement and Materials teams to keep raw materials available and prevent shortages
• Monitor raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods to optimize stock levels, reduce excess, and improve accuracy

Planning Systems & Analytics

• Support S&OP by evaluating demand changes, capacity, inventory needs, and risks
• Maintain accurate ERP/MRP data, including lead times, lot sizes, safety stock, and production requirements
• Review system-generated recommendations and act on potential issues
• Track KPIs: on-time delivery, schedule attainment, inventory turns, backlog, material shortages, and capacity utilization

Continuous Improvement

• Lead Lean, root cause analysis, and problem-solving initiatives to reduce waste and improve planning
• Develop standardized planning procedures to improve consistency and communication across the facility

Leadership & Collaboration

• Lead, coach, and develop the planning and scheduling team through clear expectations, feedback, and growth support
• Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, Customer Service, and Finance to align production plans with business goals
• Foster a collaborative, accountable, results-driven culture

Qualifications Seeking:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business, or a related field
• 5+ years in production planning, scheduling, materials management, or supply chain within manufacturing
• Experience managing scheduling across multiple product lines, SKUs, or changing customer requirements
• Ability to balance made-to-order and made-to-stock demand while meeting delivery commitments
• Proven track record of identifying production constraints and implementing practical solutions
• Hands-on experience with ERP/MRP systems
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for analyzing production, inventory, and supply chain data
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and decision-making skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities and adapt in a fast-paced manufacturing environment