Company:
The Judge Group
Job Title:
Master Scheduling Manager
Location:
Fayetteville,AR,USA
Job ID:
198798538
Date:
10/28/2026
Master Scheduling ManagerThis position will lead Production Planning in a high volume & high mix manufacturing plant with 10,000+ SKUs and a high degree of complexity to fulfill customer demand by balancing manufacturing capacity, material availability, and inventory levels. This role requires strong leadership capabilities and a strong understanding of end-to-end manufacturing supply chains.
Location: Fayetteville, AR
Compensation: $95,000 - $115,000 base salary.
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD, 401k match 6%, 3 weeks PTO + 8 sick days.
Job Description:Production Planning & Scheduling
- Lead
production planning and scheduling to meet customer orders while balancing
capacity, material availability, and inventory levels
- Build
and maintain schedules based on demand, forecasts, inventory, and
equipment capacity
- Partner
with Operations to adjust schedules, manage shifting priorities, and
minimize delivery disruptions
- Identify
and resolve constraints related to labor, equipment, materials, and
capacity
Materials & Inventory
- Work
with Procurement and Materials teams to keep raw materials available and
prevent shortages
- Monitor
raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods to optimize stock
levels, reduce excess, and improve accuracy
Planning Systems & Analytics
- Support
S&OP by evaluating demand changes, capacity, inventory needs, and
risks
- Maintain
accurate ERP/MRP data, including lead times, lot sizes, safety stock, and
production requirements
- Review
system-generated recommendations and act on potential issues
- Track
KPIs: on-time delivery, schedule attainment, inventory turns, backlog,
material shortages, and capacity utilization
Continuous Improvement
- Lead
Lean, root cause analysis, and problem-solving initiatives to reduce waste
and improve planning
- Develop
standardized planning procedures to improve consistency and communication
across the facility
Leadership & Collaboration
- Lead,
coach, and develop the planning and scheduling team through clear
expectations, feedback, and growth support
- Partner
with Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, Customer Service, and
Finance to align production plans with business goals
- Foster
a collaborative, accountable, results-driven culture
Qualifications Seeking:- Bachelor's
degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business, or a
related field
- 5+
years in production planning, scheduling, materials management, or supply
chain within manufacturing
- Experience
managing scheduling across multiple product lines, SKUs, or changing
customer requirements
- Ability
to balance made-to-order and made-to-stock demand while meeting delivery
commitments
- Proven
track record of identifying production constraints and implementing
practical solutions
- Hands-on
experience with ERP/MRP systems
- Proficiency
in Microsoft Excel for analyzing production, inventory, and supply chain
data
- Strong
problem-solving, organizational, and decision-making skills
- Ability
to manage competing priorities and adapt in a fast-paced manufacturing
environment
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