Master Scheduler / Planner
Location: Anaheim, CA
Pay Range: $24 - $36 per hour
Employment Type: Full-Time
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Master Scheduler / Planner to lead production planning and scheduling across complex manufacturing operations. This strategic role requires a disciplined, detail-oriented professional with expertise in project controls, schedule risk management, and production flow optimization. The ideal candidate is PMI-SP certified and well-versed in AACE International's recommended practices for scheduling and delay analysis.
Key Responsibilities
Master Schedule Management: Develop and maintain a Master Production Schedule (MPS) to balance customer demand, resource availability, and inventory levels.
Baseline Schedule Control: Create, update, and manage detailed baseline schedules and project chronologies.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Coordinate closely with engineering, procurement, operations, and quality teams to ensure full alignment of production schedules.
Delay and Impact Analysis: Perform delay and schedule impact analysis in accordance with AACE RP 29R-03 / 52R-06.
Project Scheduling: Manage planning for complex manufacturing environments, including make-to-order and make-to-stock products.
Agile Integration: Apply Agile and Lean methodologies to improve scheduling responsiveness, flexibility, and process efficiency.
Capacity Planning: Analyze resource constraints and capacity issues, identify bottlenecks, and propose corrective actions.
Reporting and Forecasting: Prepare and present schedule performance metrics, forecasts, and risk assessments to senior leadership.
Subject Matter Expertise: Serve as a key resource on schedule governance, risk management, and project controls.
Additional Duties: Perform other planning-related responsibilities as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Certification: PMI-SP (Scheduling Professional) certification is required.
Education: Bachelors degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, or related field; Masters degree is a plus.
Experience: 7+ years of experience in scheduling/project planning, with at least 3 years in a manufacturing environment.
Industry Tools: Proficient in production scheduling tools and platforms such as Fulcrum, Xometry, or similar systems.
AACE Knowledge: In-depth understanding of AACE International standards and project delay analysis methodologies.
Analytical Skills: Strong critical thinking, data analysis, and organizational skills.
Agile/Lean: Familiarity with Agile practices and Lean manufacturing principles.
Location: Anaheim, CA
Pay Range: $24 - $36 per hour
Employment Type: Full-Time
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Master Scheduler / Planner to lead production planning and scheduling across complex manufacturing operations. This strategic role requires a disciplined, detail-oriented professional with expertise in project controls, schedule risk management, and production flow optimization. The ideal candidate is PMI-SP certified and well-versed in AACE International's recommended practices for scheduling and delay analysis.
Key Responsibilities
Master Schedule Management: Develop and maintain a Master Production Schedule (MPS) to balance customer demand, resource availability, and inventory levels.
Baseline Schedule Control: Create, update, and manage detailed baseline schedules and project chronologies.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Coordinate closely with engineering, procurement, operations, and quality teams to ensure full alignment of production schedules.
Delay and Impact Analysis: Perform delay and schedule impact analysis in accordance with AACE RP 29R-03 / 52R-06.
Project Scheduling: Manage planning for complex manufacturing environments, including make-to-order and make-to-stock products.
Agile Integration: Apply Agile and Lean methodologies to improve scheduling responsiveness, flexibility, and process efficiency.
Capacity Planning: Analyze resource constraints and capacity issues, identify bottlenecks, and propose corrective actions.
Reporting and Forecasting: Prepare and present schedule performance metrics, forecasts, and risk assessments to senior leadership.
Subject Matter Expertise: Serve as a key resource on schedule governance, risk management, and project controls.
Additional Duties: Perform other planning-related responsibilities as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Certification: PMI-SP (Scheduling Professional) certification is required.
Education: Bachelors degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, or related field; Masters degree is a plus.
Experience: 7+ years of experience in scheduling/project planning, with at least 3 years in a manufacturing environment.
Industry Tools: Proficient in production scheduling tools and platforms such as Fulcrum, Xometry, or similar systems.
AACE Knowledge: In-depth understanding of AACE International standards and project delay analysis methodologies.
Analytical Skills: Strong critical thinking, data analysis, and organizational skills.
Agile/Lean: Familiarity with Agile practices and Lean manufacturing principles.
Job ID: 483646980
Originally Posted on: 7/1/2025
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