Master Scheduler & Launch Lead

Definition

This is a full-time, on-site role based in Freeland, PA. The Master Scheduler and Launch Lead will be responsible for creating and managing production schedules in various departments to meet customer demands and business objectives. The role involves coordinating with different departments, monitoring production workflows, and optimizing labor and resources. Additionally, the scheduler will oversee inventory levels to minimize waste and ensure efficient operations while adhering to company standards and timelines. Proactively communicates with Customer Service on availability of new products. Partner daily with Operations, Sales, and Procurement on updates for new products. Determine configuration of products to be manufactured by comparing on hand quantity and in process jobs with open customer order and current forecast demands.

Supervision received

This position reports to Production Director

Supervision exercised

No supervision exercised

Qualifications

• Experience managing production schedules for 1,000+ SKUs and 200+ WIP items to ensure optimal manufacturing efficiency.
• SAP MRP and data analytics experience highly desired, highly skilled in Microsoft Excel required.
• Strong Analytical Skills for analyzing data, identifying trends, and making informed scheduling decisions
• Optimization of schedules for products with extended manufacturing timelines by performing bottleneck analysis
• Excellent Communication skills for effective collaboration with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
• Knowledge of Inventory Control to maintain optimal stock levels and minimize waste
• Detail-oriented and highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
• Proficiency in production management software and tools
• Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Business Administration, or related field preferred; equivalent years of demonstrated experience in production planning, scheduling, and launch coordination may substitute for formal education
• Prior experience in a manufacturing or food production environment is a plus

Core Competencies

Master Production Scheduling & Planning

• Development and management of complex production schedules across 1,000+ SKUs and 200+ WIP items
• Capacity planning and load balancing
• Long-horizon planning for extended manufacturing timelines

ERP & Systems Expertise

• SAP MRP proficiency
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including modeling, pivot tables, and data analysis
• Proficiency in production management software and planning tools
• Data extraction, reporting, and system-driven decision making

Inventory & Materials Management

• Inventory control and stock optimization
• WIP management and material flow coordination
• Understanding of MRP logic and supply-demand alignment

Operational Optimization & Continuous Improvement

• Schedule optimization for long manufacturing cycles
• Cross-functional coordination to improve throughput
• Lean manufacturing awareness is preferred

Physical demands

The employee must use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds.

Ability to sit for extended periods and perform repetitive tasks.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The physical demands described here are representative of those met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, including exposure to cold storage areas, production floors, and outdoor facility areas as required.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet; however, it can be moderate or loud when on the production floor.

Employees must wear proper food safe, steel toe shoes, hair net and beard net, nitrile gloves, frock, bump cap, hat, and proper hearing protection while working in certain areas.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.

Citterio USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, ancestry, color, religion, sex, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, medical condition, disability, veteran status, gender identity, or any other basis protected by law.

FLSA STATUS: EXEMPT – NOT OVERTIME ELIGIBLE

DESIGNATION: AT WILL EMPLOYEE

UNION STATUS: NON-UNION