Master Scheduler

Overview

Posted Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Are you ready to accelerate your career with a best-in-class organization that values innovation, dedication, and growth? Our employees at Grede are the key to our success and share our passion for teamwork, customer service, and operational excellence. If you want to join an industry-leading company that focuses on your professional growth and development, we’d love to hear from you!

Join our team as a Master Scheduler and earn a competitive salary starting at $80,000 annually.

A Master Scheduler creates and manages an organization s overarching production schedule, integrating resources, materials, and labor to meet deadlines efficiently, ensuring timely delivery, minimizing costs, and supporting business goals by coordinating with various departments, analyzing performance data, and developing contingency plans using ERP/APS software. Key duties involve scheduling production runs, balancing demand with capacity, managing inventory, and communicating with stakeholders like sales, production, and management.

• Develop, maintain, and optimize the Master Production Schedule (MPS) by integrating sales forecasts, customer orders, inventory targets, and capacity constraints.
• Partner cross-functionally with Production, Sales, Procurement, and Logistics to align schedules, address constraints, and support Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP).
• Perform rough-cut capacity and resource planning to ensure labor, materials, and equipment can support production demand.
• Monitor production performance against the schedule, analyze variances, and drive continuous improvement in planning accuracy and execution.
• Identify potential risks such as material shortages, capacity limitations, or equipment downtime, and develop contingency plans to minimize disruptions.
• Balance material availability with inventory holding costs to support operational and financial goals.
• Utilize the ODYSSEY system for production planning, scheduling, reporting, and performance analysis.

• Education: A bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or Supply Chain Management
• Experience: 3–7+ years in manufacturing, planning, or project management.
• ERP/MRP Systems: Mastery of systems like SAP, Oracle EBS, or Microsoft Dynamics 365 to manage production data and inventory.
• Scheduling Software: Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, or Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) tools like Kinaxis.
• Data Analysis: Advanced use of Microsoft Excel (macros, pivot tables) and BI tools like Tableau or Power BI.
• Certifications: Highly valued credentials include:
  • CPIM/CSCP:
    Offered by the Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM).
  • PMI-SP/PMP:
    Offered by the Project Management Institute (PMI).

• Comprehensive benefits package – Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and more
• Security for your future – 401(K) match to help you build long-term financial stability
• Stay healthy and supported – Wellness programs and access to a Worksite Wellness Center
• Work-life balance that matters – Paid vacation and holidays so you can recharge
• Extra perks to help you succeed – Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and PPE allowances

Grede is proud to support transitioning service members and current military veterans with career opportunities that are a match for their skills gained while serving our country. Military veterans are encouraged to apply.

As a Fair Chance employer, Grede is committed to considering individuals who are rebuilding after past challenges. We believe full-time employment can be a powerful step toward long-term success.

To learn more about Grede, please visit our website at

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Please contact us to request accommodation.

Job Family Supply Chain Management Group

Job Function Supply Chain Management - Materials Management