Master Scheduler

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Master Scheduler

Job Description

The Master Scheduler leads program and production planning, capacity management, and material coordination within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role focuses on complex, multi-level bill of material (BOM) structures and long-lead procurement cycles, ensuring production readiness, schedule accuracy, and alignment with overall program objectives. The Master Scheduler works closely with cross-functional teams to maintain an optimized Master Production Schedule and support long-range planning.

Responsibilities

• Build, maintain, and optimize the Master Production Schedule to support program and production goals.
• Analyze capacity, labor, and material constraints to ensure realistic and achievable production plans.
• Collaborate closely with operations, supply chain, and engineering teams to align schedules with demand, resources, and technical requirements.
• Monitor schedule adherence, identify variances, and implement corrective actions to maintain on-time delivery.
• Support MRP processes by ensuring accurate data, planning parameters, and alignment between MRP outputs and the Master Production Schedule.
• Contribute to long-range planning efforts, including forecasting resource needs and supporting long-lead procurement strategies.
• Drive continuous improvement in scheduling processes, tools, and practices to enhance efficiency and schedule reliability.
• Use Microsoft Project and other scheduling tools to develop, maintain, and communicate detailed program and production schedules.
• Communicate schedule status, risks, and recovery plans clearly to stakeholders across the organization.
• Apply strong problem-solving skills to resolve scheduling conflicts, material shortages, and capacity issues.

Essential Skills

• 3–7 years of scheduling experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Strong proficiency with MRP systems and processes.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex, multi-level BOM environments and long-lead procurement cycles.
• Highly experienced with Microsoft Project for detailed scheduling and project tracking.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make informed scheduling decisions.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across operations, supply chain, and engineering teams.
• Proven problem-solving mindset, with the ability to address capacity, labor, and material constraints.
• Experience supporting program or project scheduling in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Aviation industry experience or experience is preferred.
• APICS CPIM or CSCP certification is preferred.
• Experience driving continuous improvement in planning and scheduling processes.
• Familiarity with long-range planning and forecasting in a manufacturing context.

Work Environment

This role operates in a fast-paced manufacturing environment that manages complex, multi-level BOMs and long-lead procurement cycles. The Master Scheduler works closely with operations, supply chain, and engineering teams, using MRP systems and Microsoft Project as primary tools. The position involves frequent collaboration, data analysis, and coordination across departments to support production readiness and on-time delivery.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Guntersville, AL.

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $45.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Guntersville,AL.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 31, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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