Master Scheduler | Grandville, MI

Salary Range: $68,000 - $102,000 depending on experience

Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for excelling in master scheduler? The Pivot Group is dedicated to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career advancement. We are collaborating with leading companies in Grandville seeking experienced Master Schedulers.

The Opportunity

We are collaborating with manufacturing firms in Grandville that are seeking skilled Master Schedulers. These organizations are dedicated to maintaining high standards and are looking for professionals who can contribute effectively. By joining our network, you position yourself for opportunities aligned with your career goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the Master Production Schedule (MPS) based on sales forecasts and customer orders.
• Balance production capacity with demand to ensure optimal resource utilization and on-time delivery.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with sales, production, procurement, and logistics to align scheduling activities.
• Monitor inventory levels of raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods to prevent shortages or overstocks.
• Identify and resolve production bottlenecks, scheduling conflicts, and material availability issues.
• Analyze forecast accuracy and adjust production plans and schedules as needed to meet business objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement in scheduling processes and tools to enhance efficiency and responsiveness.

Recommended Qualifications

• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in production planning, master scheduling, or supply chain management within a manufacturing environment.
• Proven proficiency with advanced planning and scheduling (APS) software and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Infor).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data and optimize production schedules.
• In-depth knowledge of MRP, capacity planning, inventory management, and supply chain principles.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to coordinate effectively with production, sales, procurement, and logistics teams.

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with advanced planning and scheduling (APS) software beyond standard ERP systems.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification or demonstrated experience in continuous improvement methodologies.
• Proficiency in data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) for reporting and analysis.
• APICS CSCP certification.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Master Scheduler, Production Scheduler, Supply Chain Planner, Demand Planner, Operations Planner, Materials Planner, S&OP Analyst, Planning Manager, Production Planning Analyst

Why Pivot Group

The Pivot Group 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.

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. The Pivot Group 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.