Master Scheduler

About the Job
The Master Scheduler plays a critical leadership role in ensuring Systel's production schedules align with business goals. By leveraging historical data and industry best practices, the Master Scheduler develops and manages schedules to meet manufacturing capacity and customer demands. This position drives cross-functional collaboration and continuous improvement initiatives, with a focus on On-Time Delivery (OTD) performance.
This role will report to the Purchasing Manager at Systel. This position is full-time onsite (in-person) at our headquarters in Sugar Land, TX. Some travel may be required.
Who You Are
You possess strong interpersonal communication skills and thrive in an evolving technical 
environment that provides opportunities for innovation, teamwork, and personal ownership. You leverage insights from past orders and industry best practices to develop production schedules that align with manufacturing and sales departments. Lead cross-functional initiatives to ensure Systel adheres to these schedules.
Responsibilities
Leadership

• Serve as lead for production scheduling and OTD performance.
• Monitor and address issues affecting schedule adherence; drive corrective actions across departments.
• Present scheduling performance and insights during leadership and management review meetings.

Forecasting

• Develop and maintain monthly, quarterly, and annual revenue forecasts in coordination with Sales and other departments.
• Track forecast accuracy and implement improvements to enhance predictability.

Capacity Model Based Scheduling

• Provide delivery dates for Contract Reviews (CR), Mini-Contract Reviews (mCR), and Available-To-Promise (ATP) processes.
• Identify and mitigate future production bottlenecks related to labor, equipment, or supply chain capacity.

Work Order Management

• Create and manage Work Orders (WOs) based on production needs.
• Optimize timing for warehouse kitting and adjust WOs as needed.
• Manage excess material requests and communicate changes to the Finance team.
• Provide weekly updates to the Sales team regarding estimated ship dates for active orders.
• Ensure timely and transparent communication for customer updates.
• Ensure all activities comply with Systel’s Quality Manual, policies, procedures, and work instructions.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Minimum Qualifications

• Proficiency in production scheduling, purchasing, and supply chain management.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong problem-solving mindset and drive for continuous improvement.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; capable of building strong internal and external relationships.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in production scheduling within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with Max ERP preferred.
• APICS CPIM and/or CSCP certification is a plus.

About Systel
Rugged Compute Where Mission Meets Critical. 
 
Founded in 1988, Systel, Inc.® is a leading manufacturer of rugged computer solutions, including rackmount and embedded computer products. Our pedigree of capabilities spans numerous advanced platforms with thousands of successful deployments primarily in the defense and commercial sectors. Systel’s rugged systems are designed and manufactured for continuous operation under the most extreme and austere environmental conditions. All of our products are proudly made in the USA in the company’s headquarters in Sugar Land, TX. We are AS9100:2016 and ISO 9001:2015 certified.  

EEOC Statement

Systel is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals. We ensure that hiring and advancement decisions are based solely on individual qualifications without regard to race, religion, color, creed, national origin, disability, age, sex, genetic information, military status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Offer Contingency

All employment offers are conditional upon successful completion of a background check, physical assessment if required. 

For more information, please visit systelusa.com.