Master Scheduler

Vector's client in Mentor, OH, is seeking a Master Scheduler to join their innovative manufacturing team!

The Master Scheduler is responsible for developing and maintaining the master production schedule to support customer delivery requirements, production capacity, and material availability in a highly regulated aerospace and defense manufacturing environment. This role aligns customer demand, shop capacity, and supply chain constraints to ensure reliable on time delivery while maintaining ERP/MRP data accuracy and schedule integrity.

Salary: $65k+/yr., depending upon skills

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain the Master Production Schedule (MPS) based on customer demand, forecasts, and contractual commitments.
• Balance production capacity, labor availability, and material supply to meet delivery requirements.
• Prioritize DPAS-rated orders through the ERP/MRP system.
• Monitor schedule adherence and adjust production priorities to mitigate delays.
• Coordinate closely with Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering & Quality.
• Identify material shortages, capacity constraints, or risks that could impact customer delivery.
• Maintain accurate ERP planning parameters including lead times, lot sizes, and demand inputs.
• Support compliance with AS9100 quality requirements and customer contractual obligations.
• Provide regular reporting on schedule performance, backlog, and delivery risks to leadership.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to planning, scheduling, and operational efficiency.

• Requirements:5+ years of production planning or scheduling experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems (such as M1, Epicor, SAP, or similar).
• Strong analytical skills with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience coordinating cross functional teams within operations and supply chain.
• Ability to manage shifting priorities in a fast?paced manufacturing environment.
• Experience in aerospace, defense, or other regulated manufacturing industries.
• Familiarity with AS9100 quality systems.
• Experience in high mix, low to medium volume manufacturing.