Master Production Scheduler

Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world’s manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers - amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility - our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how the work we do changes the world for the better.

We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that’s you we would love to have you join us!

Job Description

Job Description

Join our team as a Master Production Scheduler, where you'll help shape how products move from plan to production across a global supply chain. You'll lead the development of a capacity‑aligned master schedule, partnering with Demand Managers, Production Control, and Supply Chain teams to balance resources, meet customer needs, and optimize inventory. If you excel in a collaborative, data‑driven environment and enjoy solving complex planning challenges that directly improve customer service and operational performance, this is a great opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

You'll work a hybrid schedule at our facility in Milwaukee, WI and report to the Global Supply Planning Manager, Americas.

Your Responsibilities:

• Manage Stock Transport Orders to ensure weekly output aligns with S&OP plans.
• Partner with Demand Managers on product mix, NPI material planning, regional market insights, and product phase‑out plans.
• Work with Production & Inventory Control Managers to understand capacity constraints and reduce past‑due orders or overtime.
• Collaborate with Production Control Analysts to balance manufacturing orders based on material and capacity availability.
• Manage global safety stock and finished goods inventory using defined planning strategies.
• Develop a monthly 18‑month Supply Plan with Demand Planners for assigned product families.
• Coordinate with global DMI, regional logistics, and OEM planners to address market limitations and support important projects.
• Partner with Finance to understand the financial impacts of master scheduling decisions.
• Monitor and improve master schedule accuracy and effectiveness through ongoing analysis and adjustments.
• Analyze KPIs; recommend and support plant‑specific improvement projects.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain partners to improve, enhance customer loyalty, reduce inventory entitlement, and increase productivity.

The Essentials - You Will Have:

• Bachelor's Degree in Relevant Field.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

The Preferred - You Might Also Have:

• Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience.
• Three years of experience in manufacturing scheduling, analyzing data relating to product forecasting, master scheduling, asset management, or shipment forecasting.
• Experience collaborating across cross‑functional teams and external partners to support planning or scheduling outcomes.
• Proficiency analyzing data using basic statistical methods to interpret forecasts and identify trends.
• Organize work, in a fast‑paced planning or production‑support environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Visio.
• Global business proficiency and understanding.
• APICS – CPIM certification.
• SAP experience.

What We Offer:

• Health Insurance including Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401k
• Paid Time off
• Parental and Caregiver Leave
• Flexible Work Schedule where you will work with your manager to enjoy a work schedule that can be flexible with your personal life.
• To learn more about our benefits package, please visit at www.raquickfind.com.

At Rockwell Automation we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this or other roles.

This position is part of a job family. Experience will be the determining factor for position level and compensation.

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and veterans. 

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Rockwell Automation’s hybrid policy aligns that employees are expected to work at a Rockwell location at least Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays unless they have a business obligation out of the office.