Master Scheduler - Montague Area

Master Scheduler | Montague, MI

Salary Range: $71,000 - $105,000 depending on experience

Are you a seasoned professional with a passion for excelling in master scheduler? The Pivot Group is committed to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting community growth. We are collaborating with leading companies in Montague seeking Master Schedulers to lead and enhance their operations.

The Opportunity

We partner with manufacturers across Montague seeking Master Schedulers who want more than a lateral move. These companies hire intentionally, and we connect them with professionals ready for roles that fit.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the Master Production Schedule (MPS) based on sales forecasts and inventory targets.
• Balance production capacity with customer demand, ensuring optimal resource utilization.
• Coordinate with sales, production, purchasing, and logistics to ensure schedule adherence and material availability.
• Monitor inventory levels and adjust production plans to prevent stockouts or overstock.
• Identify and resolve scheduling conflicts, bottlenecks, and material shortages.
• Analyze production performance data and recommend improvements to scheduling processes.
• Manage lead times and production flows to meet on-time delivery targets.

Recommended Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in production planning, master scheduling, or supply chain management within a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics) for planning and scheduling.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data and make data-driven decisions.
• Excellent understanding of manufacturing processes, capacity planning, and inventory management principles.
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with production, sales, procurement, and logistics teams.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related field.

Bonus Qualifications

• Lean or Six Sigma Green Belt certification.
• Proficiency with advanced planning and scheduling (APS) software beyond standard ERP modules.
• Experience developing and utilizing data visualization dashboards (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) for supply chain metrics.
• APICS CPIM or CSCP certification.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Master Scheduler, Production Scheduler, Production Planner, Supply Chain Planner, Demand Planner, Operations Planner, Senior Master Scheduler, Materials Planner, Supply Planner, Planning & Scheduling 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.