Located in Rathdrum, ID
Pay: $62,500 - $80,000 DOE
Job Full Description
Master Scheduler
Department: Operations / Production Planning
Employment Type: Full-time
Wages: $62,500-$80,000 Annually DOE
Position Summary
We are seeking a Master Scheduler to lead the development, maintenance, and optimization of our production schedule to ensure timely delivery of high-quality products. This key role serves as the central hub between Operations, Procurement, Engineering, and Sales, ensuring that manufacturing capacity aligns with demand forecasts, customer orders, and material availability.
The ideal candidate has a background in heavy equipment or custom manufacturing, is highly proficient in ERP/MRP systems (Epicor preferred), and has a proven track record of improving scheduling efficiency, production flow, and on-time delivery.
Key Responsibilities
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Develop and maintain the Master Production Schedule (MPS) based on demand, inventory targets, and capacity constraints.
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Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Engineering, Procurement, and Production to ensure accurate lead time and job demand data.
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Utilize ERP/MRP systems to release jobs, manage reschedules, and ensure material and labor availability.
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Analyze load vs. capacity and adjust schedules to prevent bottlenecks and optimize utilization.
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Track and report on On-Time Delivery (OTD), Work in Progress (WIP), and Schedule Attainment metrics.
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Identify and resolve scheduling conflicts due to material shortages, labor issues, or equipment downtime.
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Lead or support production meetings to communicate priorities and upcoming workloads.
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Drive lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives to reduce lead times and enhance production flow.
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Maintain scheduling documentation, process updates, and change control records.
Leadership Responsibilities
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Supervise and develop scheduling and planning staff.
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Assign tasks, monitor progress, and provide timely feedback and coaching.
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Participate in hiring, onboarding, and performance reviews.
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Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement within the department.
Qualifications
Education:
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Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
Experience & Skills:
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5+ years of production scheduling/planning experience in a heavy or custom manufacturing environment.
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Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes such as machining, welding, fabrication, assembly, and painting.
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ERP experience required; Epicor Kinetic strongly preferred.
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Experience with MTO, ETO, and MTS environments.
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Skilled in managing complex, high-mix, low-volume production schedules with long lead times.
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Strong analytical and Excel skills; ability to generate and interpret BOMs.
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Knowledge of Lean principles, 5S, Kanban, and capacity planning.
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Excellent problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Physical & Work Environment
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Ability to read drawings, photos, and written instructions; communicate clearly in person and via email.
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Occasional exposure to noise, fumes, and moving equipment in manufacturing areas.
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Must wear required PPE including safety glasses, approved footwear, and hearing protection when applicable.
About us:
Express Employment Professionals works with job seekers to help find the right job for their skills and experience. We have a variety of jobs available, including full-time, part-time, and temporary positions.
Express Employment Professionals is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all people and to hire and promote individuals solely based on their qualifications for the job.
In compliance with applicable federal, Idaho and local law, employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and an individual’s qualifications regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information or protected veteran status. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics and expect that our employees and associates will cooperate in maintaining an atmosphere free of discrimination and harassment.
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Coeur d'Alene, ID
2503
1450 Northwest Boulevard
Suite 202
Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814
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