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Master Scheduler - Jenison Area

The Pivot Group, Jenison, MI, United States


Job Description:

Master Scheduler | Jenison, MI

Salary Range:

$74,000 - $108,000 depending on experience

Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for excelling in master scheduler? The Pivot Group Network, a West Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is dedicated to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career advancement. We are collaborating with leading companies in Jenison seeking experienced Master Schedulers.

We are building our network of talent in this field across West Michigan and the broader manufacturing region Pivot Group Network serves. Our partner companies may or may not have an immediate opening for this exact role today, but we actively look for skilled professionals in the regions where they operate. If there is alignment now or in the near future, we reach out.

The Opportunity

We are collaborating with multiple companies in Jenison seeking experienced Master Schedulers. These organizations value long-term fit and are looking for professionals who bring both skill and alignment. By joining our network, you gain access to opportunities tailored to your goals.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and maintain the master production schedule (MPS) to meet customer demand and optimize resource utilization.
Collaborate with sales, production, and supply chain to align MPS with forecasts, capacity, and material availability.
Monitor production performance against the MPS, identify deviations, and implement corrective actions.
Analyze demand patterns, production capacity, and inventory levels to optimize scheduling strategies.
Utilize ERP/MRP systems to generate, update, and manage the MPS and related planning data.
Lead cross-functional meetings to review MPS adherence, address constraints, and resolve scheduling conflicts.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives for scheduling processes and tools to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
Recommended Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
5+ years of experience in production planning, scheduling, or master scheduling within a manufacturing environment.
Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Plex) and advanced planning tools.
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, capacity planning, and inventory management principles.
Demonstrated ability to analyze data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions to optimize production schedules.
Bonus Qualifications

Additional certifications or training

Job Titles That Should Apply

Production Scheduler, Senior Production Planner, Master Production Scheduler, Supply Chain Planner, Demand Planner, Materials Scheduler, Inventory Planner, Planning Manager, Operations Scheduler, Production Planner

Why The Pivot Group Network

The Pivot Group Network was founded by manufacturing professionals who've been on both sides of the hiring process. Our clients are strategic-they partner with us because they want real insight into their roles and the people filling them, not a stack of resumes. We focus on match-driven placements built around what actually matters: Commute, Compensation, Culture, and Career trajectory. Learn more at https://www.thepivotgroup.org.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and connect with a firm that values fit over speed, we invite you to reach out at https://www.thepivotgroup.org. The Pivot Group Network offers resources to support your search-market insights, resume feedback, and interview preparation. As our partnerships grow, we'll reach out with opportunities aligned with your goals. Thank you for considering this approach to career advancement.

Required Skills:
• Resume
• Data
• Offers
• Inventory
• Production Planning
• Supply Chain
• Access
• Support
• Operations
• ERP
• Salary
• Hiring
• Partnerships
• Corrective Actions
• Recruiting
• Demand
• Compensation
• Supply
• Supply Chain Management
• Continuous Improvement
• Availability
• SAP
• Inventory Management
• Manufacturing
• Oracle
• Materials
• Administration
• Scheduling
• Preparation
• Planning
• Business
• Training
• Sales
• Management

Salary Package:
$ 74,000.00 - 108,000.00 (US Dollar)