Master Scheduler

About Con Forms

Con Forms is a fast‑paced manufacturing business focused on delivering high‑quality engineered products through strong execution, disciplined planning, continuous improvement, and practical problem solving across operations, supply chain, and production.

Location

Port Washington, WI • 5 days/week in office • APPLY HERE

Role Overview

Player‑coach Master Scheduler responsible for the full scheduling function: master production scheduling, MRP/APS exception management, ERP planning discipline, forecast inputs, capacity and material visibility, and fast data‑driven decisions that keep customer demand moving.

Responsibilities

• Own the master production schedule and planning process, serving as the subject‑matter expert for production planning, forecasting, scheduling, and ERP planning systems.
• Utilize AI, automation, reporting, and analytical tools to improve planning productivity, decision quality, and organizational effectiveness.
• Develop inventory and planning strategies for families of parts, including forecasting, safety stock, replenishment methods, and ERP planning parameters.
• Develop and maintain planning dashboards, reports, and performance metrics that provide timely visibility to demand, capacity, inventory, and schedule performance.
• Run material workbenches to firm manufacturing jobs ready to launch; investigate jobs not ready due to material shortages, capacity constraints, data issues, or other planning exceptions, and drive timely resolution.
• Facilitate the monthly Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP) process and maintain forecast assumptions, planning data, and ERP forecasts based on business decisions.
• Review MRP, APS, and ERP planning exception messages and take appropriate action to resolve exceptions based on business impact and urgency.
• Release and manage manufacturing jobs in support of customer demand and production priorities, supporting the continued development of efficient and increasingly digital planning and scheduling processes.
• Work with Manufacturing to define work center capacities, maintain accurate ERP capacity assumptions, and proactively develop countermeasures for constrained or over‑capacity resources.
• Own planning‑related ERP data integrity and system health; investigate planning errors, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Work with Engineering to implement engineering changes while minimizing schedule disruption, material shortages, excess inventory, and obsolete inventory.
• Process inventory adjustments according to departmental procedures and assist in root‑cause analysis and corrective actions related to inventory inaccuracies.
• Communicate with Customer Service and Sales to provide lead‑time guidance, schedule visibility, and realistic delivery expectations.
• Manage the transfer order process between facilities according to departmental procedures.
• Assist Production with problem resolution related to shortages, scheduling priorities, inventory discrepancies, and ERP system accuracy.
• Assist in keeping Planning Department procedures updated and in compliance with ISO standards.
• Complete special projects as assigned.
• Participate on cross‑functional teams to improve safety, quality, delivery, inventory performance, productivity, and cost through continuous improvement activities.
• Follow and comply with all safety and work rules and regulations.
• Maintain current knowledge of planning practices, ERP systems, supply‑chain trends, automation technologies, and AI‑enabled tools through continuing education and professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Industrial Engineering, Business, or equivalent experience.
• Five years of planning, scheduling, supply‑chain, or ERP‑intensive manufacturing experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of forecasting, inventory management, capacity planning, and production scheduling.
• Experience with ERP systems; Infor CSI/Syteline preferred.
• APICS/ASCM certification preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to use data, analytics, automation, and AI tools to improve business performance.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize effectively and make sound decisions in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong communication and cross‑functional collaboration skills.
• Valid driver's license.

Desired Experience & Skills

• 5+ years scheduling experience.
• Proven track record for improving planning processes, schedule performance, and timely data‑driven decision‑making.
• Deep expertise in ERP‑based production planning, MRP/APS, capacity planning, inventory strategy, and manufacturing scheduling.
• Hands‑on experience with ERP and AI‑powered tools.
• PE‑backed or high‑growth company experience preferred.

Benefits (Effective 1st Day Of Month Following Hire Date)

• Health, Dental & Vision Options
• HSA, FSA & DCSA Options
• Company Paid Life Insurance, AD&D Insurance, Short‑Term & Long‑Term Disability Insurance
• In‑house Care Coach
• Employee Assistance Program
• Telehealth Program (Includes Mental Health & Dermatology)
• Pet Insurance
• Identity Theft Insurance
• Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA)
• 401K & Generous Company Match Program

Employee Programs

• Safety Shoe & Prescription Safety Glasses
• Costco Membership Discount
• Employee Apparel
• Employee Events (“Hot Dog Days”, Summer Picnic, Appreciation Luncheons)

Work Life Balance

• Paid Time Off
• Expanded Personal/Sick Time
• 8 Paid Holidays

Career Growth

• Tuition Reimbursement
• Youth & State Apprentice Programs

Physical & Mental Demands

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally.
• Willingness to train or work during hours outside of regularly scheduled shift as necessary.
• Exposure to noise, sparks, smoke, fumes, and heat in a production environment.
• Frequent use of computer requiring the ability to sit and type on a keyboard and use a mouse to gather and input information from various software packages.

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