Master Scheduler

Position: Master Scheduler

Organizational Information

• Reports to: Materials Manager

• Supervises: Production Scheduler

Position Summary

Develop and manage the master production schedule to align with customer demand, resource capacity,

and company delivery goals. Coordinate across departments to ensure timely execution of work orders,

identify and mitigate production constraints, and maintain efficient production flow. Lead planning

strategies that support Variosystems’ business objectives and KPIs while ensuring compliance with the QM

system and ISO requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Master Production Scheduling

• Develop and maintain a master production schedule based on customer orders, forecast data, and

inventory levels.

• Integrate input from Sales, Planning, Procurement, and Production to build an accurate and

achievable schedule.

• Balance long- and short-term capacity constraints to meet customer delivery commitments.

• Review, release, and sequence work orders based on priority, material availability, and production

efficiency.

• Collaborate with Department Managers, CST, and the Planning team to align production activities

with business goals.

• Communicate scheduling changes, risks, and conflicts proactively and clearly to stakeholders.

• Facilitate cross-functional meetings to resolve conflicts and improve planning processes.

• Monitor and adjust production schedules on a daily/weekly basis to optimize load balancing across

departments (e.g., SMT, Secondary Ops).

• Analyze production data to identify trends, bottlenecks, and opportunities for improvement.

• Recommend resource adjustments (e.g., overtime, staffing) to maintain on-time delivery.

• Maintain accurate data in SAP; audit and adjust schedules and orders as necessary.

Additional Responsibilities

• Provide backup support to the Production Scheduler.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and professional workspace.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Minimum 3 years of scheduling experience in a manufacturing or electronics assembly

environment.

• Strong understanding of MRP/ERP systems (SAP preferred) and production planning principles.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Outlook, Word).

• Familiarity with ISO and quality management standards.

• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and make decisions in a fast-paced environment.