Master Scheduler

Senior Manufacturing Production Planning Scheduler

About Canadian Metal Buildings: We specialize in the custom design, manufacture, and assembly of metal buildings throughout North America, where we take pride in our incredible work culture and commitment to excellence. We are a team committed to professional development. As you begin your journey with us, you'll gain hands-on experience and valuable industry skills. Our supportive team and comprehensive training programs are designed to help you grow and advance in your career. We provide a nurturing environment where you can build a solid foundation and reach your career goals.

We are consistently looking for talented individuals who share our values and are excited to join a company where they can grow, learn, and thrive.

Position Summary

The Master Scheduler is a pivotal role that supports strategic production initiatives, optimizes scheduling processes, and ensures alignment with organizational goals. This role involves coordinating with various departments to meet customer demand, minimize costs, and optimize production workflows. Success in this role requires balancing operational efficiency with proactive problem-solving to minimize delays and maximize throughput.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and manage production schedules to ensure customer demand, inventory levels, and production capacity.
• Collaborate with department leaders to balance workloads, resource capacity, and priorities.
• Liaise with logistics and shipping departments to ensure timely distribution of finished products.
• Identify and resolve scheduling conflicts to improve efficiency to meet deadlines, reduce costs, and minimize downtime.
• Communicate schedule plans, risks, and changes to stakeholders with clarity and transparency including procurement and inventory management teams
• Use data analysis to enhance scheduling accuracy and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Align departmental activities with strategic organizational goals, ensuring production plans, sales forecasts and customer delivery requirements.
• Work closely with quality control teams to ensure that production output meets quality standards and complies with regulations.
• Model professionalism, strong work ethic, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Maintain detailed documentation and reports on production schedules, materials usage, and inventory levels.

Skills/Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in production scheduling, manufacturing planning, or fabrication/machine shop operations
• Strong knowledge of production scheduling, inventory management, and supply chain processes.
• Analytical thinker – Breaks down complex problems into manageable parts.
• Effective Communication – Listens actively and tailors messages for clarity and impact.
• Relationship Building – Fosters respectful, collaborative working relationships.
• Adaptability – Responds effectively to changing priorities and diverse viewpoints.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration – Connects people, ideas, and resources across teams.
• Creative Leadership – Encourages innovation and constructive learning from setbacks.
• Technical Proficiency – Skilled in Microsoft, Excel, ERP systems (Infor software is preferred).

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Education:

• Secondary School (required)

Experience:

• ERP or MRP: 3 years (required)
• Production Planning/ Scheduling or Manufacturing roles: 3 years (required)

Work Location: In person