Master Scheduler

States Manufacturing Corporation•Dayton, MN

12d

About The Position

Come Learn and Grow with Us! Rooted in over a century of craftsmanship, States Manufacturing is building the future of American industry. Based in the Twin Cities north metro and now in our second century, we’re experiencing truly explosive growth as we deliver trusted electrical and metal solutions nationwide. We combine the stability of a well-established company with the energy of a startup—offering incredible opportunities for people who want to grow, innovate, and make a lasting impact. Intrigued? Let's talk! Job Summary The Master Scheduler is responsible for developing, maintaining, and optimizing the Master Production Schedule (MPS) for an Engineer-to-Order (ETO) environment. This role ensures that customer orders, engineering releases, material availability, and manufacturing capacities are synchronized to meet delivery commitments, optimize resources, and support business objectives. The Master Scheduler acts as the key liaison between Engineering, Supply Chain, Production, and Project Management to translate complex project requirements into executable schedules.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or related field.
Minimum 5+ years of experience in production planning or scheduling, preferably in an Engineer-to-Order or Project-based Manufacturing environment.
Strong understanding of MRP/ERP systems, BOM structures, routings, and capacity planning.
Experience coordinating across engineering, procurement, and manufacturing functions.

Nice To Haves

Advanced proficiency in ERP/MRP systems (Experience in Epicor an advantage).
Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Strong communication and interpersonal abilities to work cross-functionally.
Ability to handle multiple complex projects and shifting priorities.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and scheduling tools (e.g., MS Project).
APICS CPIM or CSCP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Create and manage detailed production schedules based on customer orders, engineering designs, capacity, and lead times.
Collaborate closely with Engineering, Procurement, Production, Quality, and Project Management to ensure alignment between design releases, material availability, and manufacturing execution.
Analyze production capacity and resource constraints; propose plans to mitigate bottlenecks and balance workloads across multiple projects.
Review and integrate order forecasts, change requests, and new project introductions into the MPS, ensuring schedule accuracy and feasibility.
Identify opportunities to improve on-time delivery performance, reduce lead times, and enhance throughput efficiency.
Manage the impact of engineering changes (ECOs), customer revisions, and supply disruptions on the master schedule; communicate and coordinate updates across stakeholders.
Track and report key metrics such as schedule adherence, on-time delivery, backlog status, and capacity utilization.
Maintain accurate scheduling data within the ERP/MRP system; ensure BOM and routing accuracy for scheduling purposes.
Drive process improvements in planning and scheduling practices, leveraging lean manufacturing and advanced planning tools.