Master Production Scheduler

LHH is seeking a highly organized, analytical, and results-driven Master Production Scheduler in Elmhurst, IL; to oversee and optimize production scheduling, resource planning, and workflow coordination within our manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and executing comprehensive master production schedules that align customer demand, manufacturing capacity, material availability, and business objectives, playing a critical role in ensuring operational efficiency, minimizing production delays, optimizing inventory levels, and supporting on-time delivery commitments.

Salary $85K-$115K + 10% bonus annually (commensurate with experience)

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and execute production schedules to meet customer requirements and business goals.

• Coordinate production plans based on demand forecasts, inventory levels, material availability, and manufacturing capacity.

• Monitor labor, equipment, and material resources to identify and resolve scheduling constraints and production bottlenecks.

• Collaborate with Procurement, Inventory Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Customer Service teams to ensure effective production execution.

• Utilize ERP and MRP systems to manage production planning, material requirements, and inventory optimization.

• Track production performance, capacity utilization, and schedule adherence while recommending process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce lead times.

• Prepare production forecasts, operational reports, KPI dashboards, and capacity analyses to support business decision-making.

 

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent experience.

• 3+ years of experience in production planning, scheduling, supply chain, or manufacturing operations.

• Demonstrated experience managing complex production schedules within a manufacturing environment.

• Strong knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

• Excellent analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and communication abilities.

• Ability to balance competing priorities and adapt to changing production demands.

 

Preferred Qualifications

• APICS/ASCM CPIM certification.

• Experience with SAP, Oracle, Epicor, Infor, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar ERP systems.

• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, demand forecasting, and capacity planning.

• Experience with Power BI or operational reporting tools.

 

Success Measures

Performance will be evaluated through:

• On-time delivery performance

• Capacity and resource utilization

• Inventory efficiency

• Production lead-time reduction

• Schedule stability and reliability

• Production Planning & Scheduling

• Forecasting & Capacity Management

• Analytical Problem Solving

• Process Improvement

• Inventory & Material Planning

• Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Attention to Detail

• Decision Making & Accountability

 

Benefits

·        Medical

·        Dental

·        Vision

·        401K + Match

·        3 weeks PTO

Pay Details: $85,000.00 to $115,000.00 per year

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