Master Scheduler - Shelby Township Area

We collaborate with manufacturing firms in the Shelby Township area that seek skilled Master Schedulers. These organizations are dedicated to maintaining high standards and look for professionals who can contribute effectively. By joining our network, you position yourself for opportunities aligned with your career goals.

• →Keep planning data accurate in the ERP system.
• →Build and maintain the master production schedule for all active work orders.
• →Coordinate with sales and customer service to align demand with available capacity.
• →Review material availability with purchasing before releasing the schedule.
• →Adjust the schedule when orders change, equipment goes down, or parts arrive late.
• →Lead daily or weekly production planning meetings with shop floor supervisors.
• →Track schedule adherence and report on-time delivery performance.
• →Identify capacity constraints and recommend overtime, shifts, or outsourcing.

• Comfort with spreadsheets and production data analysis.
• Experience building production schedules in a manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of ERP or MRP systems.
• Strong understanding of capacity planning and lead times.
• Ability to read demand forecasts and translate them into build plans.
• Clear written and verbal communication across production, purchasing, and sales.

• Familiarity with lean scheduling methods and continuous improvement.
• Prior work as a production planner or materials planner.
• Experience with schedule recovery during supply disruptions.
• APICS or similar supply chain certification.
• Experience in a high-mix or made-to-order shop.

Materials Planner, Supply Chain Planner, Demand Planner, Manufacturing Planner, Planning Coordinator, Capacity Planner, Operations Planner, Production Planner, Production Scheduler

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship. Visa sponsorship is not available.

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.