Senior Manufacturing Master Scheduler

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At Mission Critical Group (MCG), we don’t just manufacture electrical systems—we deliver power reliability where it matters most. From data centers to critical infrastructure, our solutions keep the world running. With more than one million square feet of U.S. manufacturing capacity, we move fast, build smart, and never compromise on quality.

Job Description

The Senior Manufacturing Master Scheduler is accountable for leading manufacturing planning function across MCG Electrical Equipment Center of Excellence (EECOE). This role ensures accurate capacity visibility, predictable production execution, and reliable customer delivery through disciplined planning processes, real-time data integrity, and strong cross-functional alignment.  The Senior Manufacturing Master Scheduler will develop and leads a distributed team of plant-based Master Schedulers and Planning Specialist who maintain direct connection to shop-floor execution and continuously validate production status, constraints, and recovery plans. The role partners closely with Operations Leadership, Plant Managers, Supply Chain, Engineering, Facilities, Customer Success, Finance, and HR to align manufacturing demand and manufacturing capacity in support of profitable growth and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Establish and own a standardized manufacturing planning framework across all plants, including master manufacturing scheduling, manufacturing constraint management, and recovery planning.
• Lead and develop a team of Schedulers and Planners embedded at each plant, ensuring consistent planning discipline, data accuracy, and strong floor engagement.
• Ensure maintain direct daily engagement with production teams to validate progress, identify constraints, and rapidly update recovery plans.
• Partner with Operations Leadership and Plant Managers to align production priorities, labor strategies, and recovery plans.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain to synchronize material availability, supplier constraints, inventory strategies, and expedite actions.
• Coordinate with Facilities to integrate plant layout changes, automation projects, and maintenance planning into production schedules.
• Partner with Business Operations and IT teams to develop, implement, and continuously improve planning systems, ERP/MRP capabilities, scheduling tools, reporting automation, and data governance as related to manufacturing planning.
• Standardize best practices across plants while allowing appropriate local flexibility.
• Performs other duties as assigned. 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.

Supervisory Requirements

• Ability to lead and motivate teams. 
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality. 
• Ability to create 30/60/90 day outline for new hires.
• Create and execute quarterly reviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of progressive experience in manufacturing planning, production control, operations or supply chain in engineered or industrial manufacturing environments. 
• Strong understanding of: Finite capacity planning, Engineered-to-order manufacturing, SIOP / IBP processes, ERP/MRP systems and Labor modeling and utilization analytics.
• Satisfactory completion of additional background and drug screening

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• The work environment is a typical plant environment, with moderate noise level, and bright lighting. 
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and operating a computer. Physical exertion may vary depending on position type. May be required to regularly stoop, kneel, bend, crouch, frequently stand or walk around the work area, and lift or move objects up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to communicate effectively using phones or computer software. 
• Must be able to access and navigate each department at the assigned facilities.  
• Must be able to travel between EECOE locations as needed, some travel could require overnight stays. 

Additional Information

A Note to our Recruitment Partners: We really appreciate the interest, but MCG currently manages hiring through our internal team. We love getting to know our candidates directly! Because of this, we don’t accept unsolicited resumes from agencies at this time. If we ever need an extra hand, we’ll be sure to reach out to the community. Thanks for understanding!

MCG is an equal opportunity employer prohibiting discrimination based on , , creed, , , marital status, physical or mental , and any other protected classes stated by applicable federal and state laws. DVM is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities and to act in accordance with regulations and guidance issued by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).