Master Scheduler
SkyWater is partnering with an growing electronics manufacturer based in the north metro who’s looking to hire a Master Scheduler for their team! This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced scheduling or production planning professional who wants high visibility and the chance to shape a growing S&OP function from within. In this position, you’d own the master scheduling function while partnering with sales, production, and supply chain to execute against forecasts & drive improvement in on-time delivery performance. Our client is a privately held company with a 50+ year history designing and manufacturing connectivity solutions, and they’re currently investing in modernizing their supply chain function. They’re offering a strong base salary, excellent benefits, and the opportunity to make a direct, visible impact on operational performance as the company continues to scale!
Responsibilities
- Build and own the master production schedule, balancing internally manufactured items with supply chain-sourced components to keep customer commitments on track.
- Monitor schedule attainment in real time, proactively flagging gaps and driving recovery plans when the plan is at risk.
- Partner with internal operations and outside suppliers to validate capacity against demand and keep utilization aligned with the production schedule.
- Design and refine planning processes and tools to improve schedule accuracy and responsiveness.
- Track and report on key planning metrics such as forecast accuracy and on-time delivery.
- Contribute forecasting and capacity insight into the company's evolving Sales & Operations Planning process, helping shape a more structured, cross-functional approach to demand & supply alignment.
- Other duties or responsibilities as assigned.
Desired Skills and Experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in production planning, scheduling, and/or supply chain management.
- Solid understanding of S&OP best practices with prior experience owning or being involved in a formal S&OP process preferred.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Experience working in a manufacturing environment required with electronics manufacturing experience preferred.
- Strong communication skills (both written & verbal).
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