Job Description

Title: Master Scheduler

Location: 9200 Smith’s Mill Road, New Albany, Ohio 43054

Job Type: Perm

Pay Range: 70K-85K- Yearly

SUMMARY / OBJECTIVE

The Master Scheduler is responsible for developing and maintaining production schedules to ensure efficient workflow and on-time delivery. This role requires close coordination with scheduling, customer service, compounding, pre-weigh, and procurement teams to optimize operations and resolve issues.

Key responsibilities include verifying inventory, aligning job sizing with equipment capabilities, monitoring material usage, and tracking production metrics such as output, efficiency, and downtime. The scheduler will support forecasting, adjust schedules based on demand shifts, and recommend improvements to enhance cost, quality, and overall efficiency.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Coordinate daily, weekly, and master production schedules to ensure efficient manufacturing operations
• Serve as the central point of contact between production, procurement, sales, and other departments
• Align schedules with business goals, tank capacity, staffing levels, and time constraints
• Support all functions within the Scheduling department as needed
• Oversee pre-weigh and compounding schedules, along with the scheduling team
• Monitor production schedules and material usage to ensure optimal production flow
• Coordinate with procurement to ensure timely availability of raw materials and avoid disruptions
• Record and analyze production metrics, including output, efficiency, downtime, waste, and labor productivity
• Identify areas for improvement through data analysis and production monitoring
• Assist with demand forecasting and adjust schedules as needed to meet changes in demand
• Troubleshoot scheduling issues and resolve delays affecting production timelines
• Recommend process optimizations, cost-saving strategies, and quality improvements
• Demonstrate strong time management, attention to detail, and a sense of urgency

COMPETENCIES

• Strong organizational, time-management, and multitasking abilities
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Fluent in English (speaking, reading, writing)
• Detail-oriented with an analytical mindset for solving scheduling challenges
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel; experience with ERP/MRP systems a plus
• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes, workflows, and equipment/staffing capabilities
• Strong working knowledge of fundamental math skills; statistical methods a plus
• Experience with production scheduling and KPI/metrics development preferred
• Able to perform under pressure and adapt quickly to production changes
• Results-oriented and execution-focused, with a proactive, hands-on approach

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Yes

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Primarily functions in a climate-controlled office
• Occasionally requires presence on the production floor
• May be exposed to moving mechanical parts and airborne particles
• Moderate noise level

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Standard physical demands of an office and manufacturing environment

POSITION TYPE / EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

• Full-time
• Monday through Friday, 8 hours/day
• May require early starts, late evenings, or weekend work depending on scheduling deadlines

TRAVEL

• No travel expected

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least 3 years of experience

PREFERRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Strong ability to read and interpret instructions and correspondence
• Ability to effectively communicate with internal partners
• Strong math skills including working with fractions, decimals, and percentages
• Ability to draw and interpret graphs

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong English language proficiency, including grammar and composition
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills
• Proven ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines

Pay Range: 70K-85k- Yearly

The specific compensation for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role as well as the cost of labor in the market; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. Our fulltime consultants have access to benefits including medical, dental, vision and 401K contributions as well as any other PTO, sick leave, and other benefits mandated by appliable state or localities where you reside or work

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