Master Scheduler (Sauk Rapids, MN)

NOW HIRING: Millerbernd Manufacturing is hiring a Master Scheduler to join our team in Sauk Rapids, MN! The Master Scheduler is responsible for the master schedule of the assigned Business Unit and provides detailed department schedules finding the balance between operations’ capacity and customer delivery expectations.

Job Title: Master Scheduler
Location: Sauk Rapids, MN (on-site)
Salary Range: $70,000 – $87,000 per year
(In compliance with Minnesota Pay Transparency Law, this range reflects the anticipated compensation for this role. Actual pay may vary based on experience, education, and other factors.)
Shift Schedule : 1st shift Monday – Friday Business Hours
Shift Differential : 1st shift – N/A

As a Master Scheduler , you will:

• Develop master production schedule for assigned business group including flow through operational work departments
• Determine the need for material and capacity to address expected demand, execute the resulting plans, and update planning and financial information to reflect the results
• Schedule a timetable of events and decide when and where certain events will occur
• Establish the demand and planning time fences
• Interface with customer team to ensure alignment between schedule and customer requirements
• Lead planning team toward providing visibility and accuracy to an operationally achievable plan
• Consistently search for methods to develop an agile and committed departmental workforce
• Drive alignment and improvement of shop floor transaction discipline
• Create the rough-cut capacity plan by working with Operations and Supply Chain to ensure the schedule derived is achievable considering internal and external capacity
• Coordinate ECN (Engineering Change Notices) into the schedule
• Incorporate planning decisions to reduce material and product variability
• Orchestrate transition on make vs buy adjustments
• Assist manufacturing with process improvement and lean initiatives.
• Visualize the total process and aid in locating problem areas using process mapping, quality improvement, and visualization tools to locate, quantify, and correct root causes of problems
• Assist manufacturing management in the development of meaningful productivity and performance measurements

Role Qualifications as a Master Scheduler:

• Preferred candidates will have BA or BS degree in Operations Management, Supply Chain or other Business program
• Preferred candidates will have Certification in APICS Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) or APICS Certified Supply chain Professional (CSCP) preferred
• Preferred candidates will have 5+ years of related experience
  • Other combinations of formal training and experience will be considered
• Close understanding and practical knowledge of a company’s manufacturing processes and equipment capabilities
• Understand output of materials requirement planning (MRP), capacity management, and advanced planning system technologies
• Understand calculations for efficiency, utilization, and productivity
• Demonstrated ability to calculate nominal and demonstrated productive capacities
• Understand the planning requirements for managing make-to-stock and make-to-order manufacturing environments
• Understand the concept of forecast consumption by actual sales orders
• Understand the tasks in managing available-to-promise and capable-to-promise portion of the master schedule
• Educational or experience in statistics, math and analytical thinking
• Educational or experience in supply chain fundamentals
• Education or experience in operations and enterprise economics
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Software: Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Proficient in MRP and ERP systems – EPICOR experience preferred
• Demonstrates accountability and ownership
• Ability to display a customer focus (internal and external)

Why Millerbernd and Who We Are:
We strive to create the best opportunities for our employees. Here you can discover your potential, turn your ideas into reality and become a part of a team with skills and experience in various disciplines. At Millerbernd, you will enjoy a fulfilling and dynamic work environment, exclusive professional development opportunities, exceptional benefits, and competitive compensation.

Comprehensive Benefits Package
At Millerbernd Manufacturing Company, we offer a benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and financial security.

Health & Wellness

• Medical Insurance: Choose from two high-quality plans, including PPO and High Deductible options, with company contributions to HSAs
• Prescription Drug, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for medical and dependent care expenses

Income Protection

• Employer-paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance at no cost to employees

Voluntary Benefits

• Optional Life and AD&D Insurance, Legal and Identity Protection, Accident Insurance, and Critical Illness Insurance

Retirement Savings

• 401(k) Plan: Employer matching contributions up to 4%, with immediate vesting

Incentive-Based Compensation

• Eligible employees are included in one of our incentive programs, designed to reward performance and align with company profitability and goals. Incentive program eligibility and payout specifics are determined by the role and shift schedule.

Work-Life Balance and Additional Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,250 annually for job-related education
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Free and confidential support services
• Onsite Training Programs: Skill-building opportunities, including leadership development, welding classes, and language courses
• Uniform Subsidy for applicable role

Eligibility: Benefits are available to employees working 30+ hours per week. The 401(k) plan is available to all employees, regardless of hours worked.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
Millerbernd Manufacturing Company is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

The Process:
After you’ve submitted your application, here is what you can expect to happen next:

• Your application will be reviewed by our internal Talent Acquisition Team, not a robot or computer software program.
• Once our team has reviewed your application and your skills, qualifications, and experience match what we are looking for, we will reach out to set up a phone interview.
• After we’ve had a chance to chat with you, we will pass your application and our notes on to the hiring manager. From here, the hiring manager will review the information and determine next steps.
• Next steps would include an on-site interview and tour of the facility to see what you could be doing here at Millerbernd Manufacturing. From here, the hiring manager would discuss the interview with the Team Lead (if applicable) and determine to move forward or not.

Throughout the process, you will receive communication from our Talent Acquisition Team regarding the status of your application and the next steps if applicable. On average, our hiring process takes 3-10 business days once your application is submitted.

Apply Now if this sounds like you !