Master Production Scheduler

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Job Type: Full-Time

Type of Role: Hybrid. 4 days on-site required

Shape the Future with Us. At Lubrizol, we’re transforming the mobility, health, and advanced materials industries through science, sustainability, and a culture of inclusion. As part of our global supply chain organization, you’ll be empowered to make a real impact on our operations, our customers, and the world around you.

Join Lubrizol as a Master Production Scheduler and act as a central driver in shaping how we deliver innovative, sustainable solutions across the globe. In this role, you will lead short- to mid‑term production planning (1–90 days), ensuring our operations run efficiently, responsively, and cost‑effectively. You’ll translate demand forecasts into executable production plans, optimize capacity, and maintain ideal inventory levels — all while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to support customer needs and business goals.

This position requires a strong command of production planning principles, the ability to analyze data and anticipate challenges, and the agility to adjust plans in a dynamic manufacturing environment. If you’re driven by problem-solving, operational excellence, and making a measurable impact, this is an opportunity to grow your career in a company committed to transforming the chemical industry.

• Develop and maintain short- to mid-term production plans based on demand forecasts, sales orders, and inventory levels; analyze historical data and trends for accurate planning.
• Evaluate capacity and resource availability to ensure production schedules are achievable and cost-effective.
• Monitor inventory levels to balance customer demand with carrying costs, maintaining safety stock and minimizing excess.
• Use data analytics to identify trends, bottlenecks, and make informed scheduling decisions.
• Provide direction to schedulers and revise schedules as needed based on priorities, material availability, and resource constraints.
• Manage material requisitions, purchase orders, and maintain procurement records; collaborate with vendors and third-party manufacturers for timely delivery.
• Establish priorities for customer orders and communicate changes to internal teams to ensure alignment and customer satisfaction.
• Identify and communicate material allocation needs due to raw material or capacity constraints.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with customer experience, sales, marketing, procurement, and production teams to resolve issues and maintain schedule integrity.

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in master production scheduling or a related field within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of production processes, capacity planning, and inventory management.
• Proficiency with ERP systems, scheduling software, and data analysis tools.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work under pressure, and meet deadlines.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.

• Master’s degree in a related field.
• CPIM certification.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Familiarity with Kinaxis Maestro

At Lubrizol, we’re committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and empowering environment where you can do your best work—whether in a lab, on the production floor, or in a hybrid office setting. Depending on your role, your work environment may include:

• Standing, walking, or operating equipment for extended periods
• Working in a lab or manufacturing setting with appropriate PPE provided
• Use of computers and digital tools in an office or hybrid environment
• Occasional lifting or movement of materials
• Adherence to rigorous safety protocols and ergonomic standards

We continuously invest in our facilities and technologies to ensure they support your well-being, productivity, and growth. If you require reasonable accommodation, we are committed to working with you to…