Master Scheduler

Master Scheduler

Minnetonka, MN | Full-Time | Onsite Monday-Friday (7:00 AM - 3:30 PM)

Join a Top Workplace and Take the Lead in Production Planning

Are you an experienced production planner or scheduler looking to make a significant impact within a growing manufacturing organization? We are seeking a Master Scheduler to drive production planning, optimize inventory levels, and ensure customer demand is met through effective scheduling and cross-functional collaboration.

This is a unique opportunity to step into a highly visible role and work alongside an experienced Master Scheduler before their retirement after 27 years with the company, providing valuable knowledge transfer and long-term career growth potential.

What You'll Do

As the Master Scheduler, you will be responsible for coordinating production schedules, inventory planning, and workforce requirements to ensure efficient manufacturing operations and on-time customer delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain master production schedules based on customer demand and historical trends
• Coordinate workforce planning to support production requirements
• Partner with purchasing to ensure appropriate inventory levels are maintained
• Communicate delivery schedules, priorities, and schedule changes with customer service teams
• Ensure accurate ERP/MRP transactions and system integrity
• Manage inventory accuracy through cycle counting and inventory control processes
• Collaborate with engineering on the creation and maintenance of production bills of materials (BOMs)
• Monitor products throughout the manufacturing lifecycle to ensure on-time completion
• Participate in Kaizen events and continuous improvement initiatives
• Support additional operational planning activities as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or a related field
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems; Syspro experience highly preferred
• Strong background in production planning, scheduling, inventory management, and manufacturing operations
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to effectively coordinate across production, purchasing, engineering, and customer service teams

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

Work for a company recognized as a Top Workplace in Minnesota

Join a collaborative, team-oriented culture that values employee development and engagement

Access strong growth and advancement opportunities within an expanding organization

Contribute to innovative manufacturing and technology products used by customers around the world

Benefit from a structured transition and mentorship opportunity from a long-tenured industry expert

Schedule

• Onsite position
• Monday through Friday
• 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Brooklyn Park, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $36.06 - $40.86/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Brooklyn Park,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 14, 2026.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.