Senior Manufacturing Master Scheduler

Kohler Energy

Sheboygan, Wisconsin

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$62,000–$77,000
SKILLS
APICS (Association for Operations Management), Calendar Management, Capacity Analysis, Capacity Management, Capacity and Performance Management, Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, Customer Support/Service, Data Quality, Demand Forecasting/Planning, Detail Oriented, Inventory Turns, Leadership, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Operations, Marketing, Master Data Management (MDM), Master Production Schedule, Materials Planning, Operations Management, Operations Planning, Performance Metrics, Process Improvement, Product Management, Production Planning, Production Schedule, Purchasing/Procurement, Risk Management, SAP, Sales, Sales & Operations Process (S&OP), Sales Operations, Schedule Development, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Operations, Team Building, Team Player, Time Management
LOCATION
Sheboygan, Wisconsin
POSTED
9 days ago

The Senior Manafacturing Master Scheduler is responsible for developing, managing, and optimizing the Master Production Schedule (MPS) to support customer demand, operational efficiency, and inventory objectives. This role leads scheduling strategy for the Mosel facility while collaborating with global manufacturing sites to ensure alignment of production plans and material flow.

This Sr Master Scheduler position plays a critical role in Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), capacity planning, and supply chain performance, ensuring that production schedules are realistic, data-driven, and aligned with business goals.

Work Mode: Onsite Monday-Friday

Location: N7650 County Rd LS, Sheboygan, WI, 53083

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop, maintain, and execute the Master Production Schedule across multiple production lines to achieve customer service and inventory turn targets

  • Analyze capacity constraints and partner with Materials and Manufacturing teams to build feasible, optimized production plans

  • Lead scheduling inputs for monthly Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) processes, including preparation of planning materials and demand alignment

  • Monitor and drive key supply chain performance metrics, including LOTIF (Line On Time In Full) and OFCT (On-Time Customer Request Date)

  • Works and coordinates with a team of Master Schedulers and Material Schedulers, to ensure manufacturing operations efficiency

  • Maintain and govern SAP master data related to planning and scheduling to ensure data accuracy and system integrity

  • Coordinate production schedule changes and priorities with cross-functional teams including Manufacturing, Materials, Purchasing, and Engineering

  • Partner with Engineering Change Board, Sales, and Marketing to manage product transitions and minimize obsolescence risk

  • Collaborate with global manufacturing sites (including Changzhou, Singapore, and Brest) to align production plans and material availability

  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives within scheduling and planning processes

  • Perform additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required (Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, or related field preferred)

  • Minimum 2 years of experience in master scheduling or production planning

  • Minimum 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment

  • Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience with SAP for planning and scheduling, including master data management

  • Minimum of 4 years of supply chain experience

  • Supply chain professional organization certification (CSCMP, APICS, ISM) is preferred

  • Experience in demand forecasting and capacity planning

  • Knowledge of supply chain performance metrics such as LOTIF and OFCT

Key Competencies

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

  • Ability to balance demand, capacity, and inventory in a dynamic environment

  • Effective cross-functional collaboration and communication

  • Leadership and team development capabilities

  • High attention to detail with a systems-thinking mindset

Work Mode: Onsite Monday-Friday

Location: N7650 County Rd LS, Sheboygan, WI, 53083

About the Company

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Kohler Energy