Master Scheduler (Manufacturing)

Location: Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

Salary: CAD 100,000–120,000 per year

Company

Manufacturing organization focused on production planning, operational execution, and the development of critical technical skills.

What you will do

• Lead integrated production planning strategies, master production scheduling, capacity planning, production control, and material alignment across multiple programs or products.
• Align customer demand forecasts, contractual requirements, manufacturing capacity, and supply chain capabilities.
• Develop long-range capacity and resource utilization strategies while optimizing inventory and reducing shortages, excess inventory, and obsolescence.
• Monitor production flow, inventory turns, schedule adherence, and planning performance metrics.
• Establish standardized planning processes, governance, KPIs, and continuous improvement initiatives for scheduling accuracy, ERP/MRP optimization, and operational efficiency.
• Analyze operational trends, implement corrective actions, and provide forecasts and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in production planning, master scheduling, or operations planning within a complex manufacturing environment.
• Progressive experience in production planning, scheduling, supply chain, or manufacturing operations.
• Experience leading or supervising planning or operational teams and cross-functional improvement initiatives.
• Advanced expertise in master scheduling, production control, data analysis, operational reporting, and MRP/ERP-driven planning.
• Proven success stabilizing schedules in high-mix, low-to-medium volume operations, including manual recovery planning when systems fall short.
• Strong influence, organization, follow-through, judgment, and composure in ambiguous and high-pressure environments.

Culture & Benefits

• RRSP with employer match.
• Health and wellness benefits.
• Learning and development opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and paid vacation and holidays.
• Employee stock purchase plan, referral program, recognition program, and competitive pay.
• Inclusive and supportive culture.