Master Scheduler

DIS-TRAN Packaged Substations is currently looking for an Master Scheduler to join their team in Alexandria, Louisiana. 

The Master Scheduler is responsible for coordinating production schedules, material readiness, and cross-functional operational alignment to support efficient manufacturing execution. This role serves as a central point of communication between Project Management, Production, Procurement, Warehouse, Logistics, and Pre-Assembly teams to ensure projects flow smoothly from order acceptance through shipment to the customer.

This position plays a critical role in balancing project priorities, identifying risks to production schedules, resolving material constraints, and supporting overall operational readiness within the manufacturing facility.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

Customer Focus
Decision Quality
Business Insight
Drives Results
Collaborates
Communicates Effectively
Courage
Instills Trust
Manages Ambiguity

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Material & Drawing Readiness

• Maintain visibility into material readiness and drawing release milestones for scheduled production work.
• Assess potential production schedule impacts resulting from inventory gaps, vendor delays, or incomplete engineering documentation.
• Evaluate available inventory within the DTPS ERP (Epicor) System for alternate material solutions when shortages or delays arise, and proactively escalate risks and recovery options to the Supply Chain team.
• Coordinate with Supply Chain teams to escalate vendor delivery issues, resolve missing material concerns, and support on-time production execution.

 

Production Scheduling & Coordination

• Develop, maintain, and manage the master production schedule for manufacturing operations.
• Coordinate with Project Management regarding project timelines, production schedule changes, customer priorities, and operational needs.
• Support Order Acceptance Meetings by providing scheduling input and operational constraints.
• Adjust production schedule as needed to address changing priorities, shortages, production delays, or customer commitments.
• Communicate production schedule updates and impacts clearly to the Production Teams, Logistics Teams, Project Management, and PSS Leadership.

 

Cross-Functional Operational Support

• Coordinate with Assembly and Welding teams to ensure projects are prepared, prioritized, and sequenced appropriately for production.
• Coordinate with Steel Control regarding steel check-in priorities based on production schedules and project demands.
• Work closely with Receiving teams to prioritize and expedite critical incoming materials needed for projects quickly approaching production release to prevent operational delays.
• Coordinate with the Production Support teams to ensure projects are prepared and sequenced appropriately for production.
• Communicate projected production completion schedules and coordinate production status updates with Shipping to support timely customer delivery.
• Identify and communicate recurring issues involving internal DTPS teams, vendors, and material flow that could negatively affect upcoming production schedules.
• Coordinate with the Systems team to build and refine DTPS ERP (Epicor) dashboards that improve material flow, production visibility, and operational processes.

 

Production Floor Support

• Coordinate resolution of material shortages identified during production by working with the appropriate teams to minimize operational disruptions.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required

• 3+ years of experience in production scheduling, manufacturing planning, logistics coordination, inventory and material coordination, or supply chain within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing workflows, material management, and production scheduling principles.
• Experience coordinating across multiple departments in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Strong organizational, verbal and written communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to lead meetings, communicate professionally, and build effective working relationships with internal teams and external partners
• Demonstrated ability to hold internal teams and external vendors accountable to schedules, commitments, and operational priorities.
• Strong strategic thinking skills with the ability to maintain a big-picture focus while reacting quickly to changing production needs.
• Self-driven and highly organized with the ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and drive resolution with minimal oversight.
• Assertive and proactive approach to issue resolution, follow-up, and cross-functional coordination.
• Proficiency in ERP systems, Microsoft Excel, scheduling tools, and Microsoft Office applications.
  

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business, Industrial Technology, or related field preferred; equivalent manufacturing experience considered.
• Knowledge of substation manufacturing processes and associated production materials preferred.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles or continuous improvement practices.
• Familiarity with engineering drawings, BOMs (Bills of Material), and production documentation.