Master Scheduler – OEM Machining Operations

Master Scheduler – OEM Machining Operations

Metal Technologies, 256 Industrial Drive, Hillsdale, Michigan, United States of America

Posted Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Metal Technologies is a premier metal casting company that uses modern technology and a highly productive workforce to produce the best quality product. Since 1997, we have been a privately held, family‑owned company. Metal Technologies produces high quality gray iron, ductile iron, austempered ductile and value‑added machining for a variety of industries. Each foundry has unique processes and capabilities that complement specific product families and specifications.

As a growing company, Metal Technologies offers a wide range of challenging and exciting career opportunities. If you are looking for a progressive company that promotes and rewards individual achievement, consider applying for a position with us.

• Faith. We honor God in everything we do.
• Family
  . We are family.
• Spirit. We can do this.
• Vision. We create opportunity.
• Rigor. We focus on process.

We offer a diverse and inclusive variety of benefits. At MTI we believe that taking care of our employees means to ensure that they can live healthy balanced lives which results inbetter work performance.

The Master Scheduler is responsible for planning, coordinating, and controlling production schedules for OEM machining operations to ensure consistent on‑time delivery, capacity alignment, and adherence to customer and internal requirements. This role serves as a key interface between operations and OEM customers, ensuring transparent communication regarding material status, production readiness, and shipment commitments, while supporting inventory accuracy through structured onsite customer collaboration.

• Production Planning & Schedule Control
• Develop, maintain, and control the Master Production Schedule (MPS)
• Sequence and prioritize machining orders based on delivery, capacity, tooling, and labor
• Manage schedule changes due to engineering, demand, or operational disruptions
• Ensure schedule execution meets OEM delivery commitments
• Capacity & Constraint Management
• Perform capacity analysis across machining work centers
• Coordinate workload leveling and recovery plans
• Partner with engineering to validate routings and standard times
• Support long‑term capacity planning
• Materials & Inventory Control
• Ensure material availability in support of OEM schedules
• Implement and oversee Kanban systems to maintain optimal inventory levels and prevent stockouts or excess.
• Monitor shortages, consigned inventory, and supplier performance
• Support inventory control and traceability requirements
• Participate in inventory reconciliation and corrective actions
• OEM Customer Communication & Relationship Management
• Serve as primary contact for OEM customers on material, production, and shipping status
• Communicate risks, changes, and recovery plans
• Support customer audits and performance reviews
• Customer Onsite Inventory & Program Support
• Conduct onsite OEM inventory reviews
• Validate inventory accuracy and alignment with schedules
• Support replenishment and material flow improvements
• Performance Monitoring & Continuous Improvement
• Track OTD, schedule adherence, inventory accuracy, and scorecard metrics
• Lead root cause analysis for delivery issues
• MRP System Implementation:
  Configure and maintain scheduling parameters in Odyssey MRP, including lead times, capacity planning, inventory levels, and production calendars.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  
  Work closely with purchasing, production, and logistics teams to align schedules with customer demand.

• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, particularly in machining operations.
• Familiarity with capacity planning, material requirements planning (MRP), and production scheduling.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems (ideally BLIS Odyssey) and Advanced Planning Systems (APS).
• Awareness of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Ability to interpret complex data sets and translate them into actionable plans.
• Capable of managing multiple priorities and long‑term planning horizons.
• Strong verbal and written communication for cross‑functional collaboration.
• Advanced Excel skills: experience with data visualization tools is a plus.
• Adapt to changing priorities and manage ambiguity effectively.

• The Master Scheduler – OEM Machining Operations will reside in the office, however, could be in the plant from time to time. Must be able to adhere to conditions of the plant.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 3–7 years scheduling experience in OEM or Tier 1 machining
• Strong communication and analytical skills

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.