Master Scheduler

Join Energy Recovery and Help Build a Sustainable Future  

At Energy Recovery, we build products that help limit global temperature rise, reduce carbon emissions, provide safe drinking water for millions of people, and bring efficiency and sustainability to a range of industries. Our products help customers avoid approximately 19.7 million metric tons of carbon emissions per year -- equivalent to removing over 4.7 million cars from the road! 

In addition to innovating world-class products that help our customers and the environment, our employees enjoy a diverse, collaborative work culture, as well as extensive company benefits that support the overall wellbeing of our staff. This includes everything from generous health plans and time off, paid family leave, subsidized lunches and company events, and opportunities for charitable giving and volunteering in the community.

Come find out why we’ve been a certified Great Place to Work for 3 years in a row!

What You Can Look Forward To:

Energy Recovery Inc. is seeking a Master Production Scheduler to join our team at our Headquarters in San Leandro, CA. Reporting directly to the Sr. Manager, S&OP, this role is responsible for developing, managing, and optimizing the Master Production Schedule (MPS) to ensure timely product delivery, efficient resource utilization, and alignment with company goals.

The Master Scheduler will collaborate closely with production, supply chain, procurement, and other departments to meet customer demand, reduce lead times, and ensure seamless production operations.

What Will You Do?

• Develop, implement, and manage the Master Production Schedule (MPS) to support 3 Business Units and 2 manufacturing plants across Make-to-Stock (MTS) and Make-to-Order (MTO) manufacturing environments.
• Consolidate all sources of demand; develop manufacturing requirements schedules; perform resource requirement planning; assess feasibility and present alternatives for approval.
• Define and maintain planning tools such as planning bills, and product load profiles to ensure accurate modeling and scheduling.
• Enforce governance mechanisms, including planning horizons, time fences and change approval workflows.
• Develop models to project inventory levels, assess resources utilization, and optimize working capital requirements while meeting financial objectives.
• Lead supply validation tasks within the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) monthly cycle to ensure alignment with business goals and operational capabilities.
• Update and maintain the MPS in Microsoft Dynamics Finance and Operations to stabilize the MRP plan.
• Ensure that production schedules adhere to all quality, safety, and regulatory standards
• Collaborate with engineering, buyers, and schedulers to update and maintain calendars, resources, work centers, routes, product structures, lead times, safety stock levels and other planning parameters.
• Coordinate with inventory management to secure raw materials and components on time while minimizing excess inventory and stockouts.
• Analyze and validate schedule changes in collaboration with customer service, sales, product engineers, buyers, and schedulers, ensuring changes align with approved priorities and available capacity.
• Define, track, and report key performance metrics, including schedule adherence, resource utilization, inventory turnover, and on-time delivery rates.
• Drive continuous improvement by evaluating and enhancing planning systems, tools, and processes to improve efficiency and performance.
• Act as a change agent, leveraging functional expertise, problem-solving skills to support organizational goals and drive operational excellence.
• Lead and mentor a team of at least two Production Control Specialists/Schedulers, ensuring adherence to scheduling policies, procedures, and performance standards.
• All other duties as assigned.

What You Bring to the Table:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+years of experience in production scheduling within manufacturing OR 10+ years of progressive supply chain or operations experience with advanced scheduling expertise
• Advanced Excel skills for data analysis, reporting, and modeling, including:
• - Proficiency with PivotTables, Power Query, Solver, and Data Analysis tools.
• - Ability to create automated dashboards using VBA or Macros.
• APICS certifications (CPIM, CSCP) – Highly Preferred but Not Required.
• Functional knowledge of Demand Planning, S&OP, Master Production Scheduling, Material Requirements Planning, Production Activity Control.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g. Microsoft Dynamics, SAP, Oracle) for planning, scheduling and inventory management.
• Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, with a focus on meeting customer demand and optimizing production efficiency.
• Strong problem-solving and collaboration skills to work effectively across departments.
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to mentor teams and drive performance improvements.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities while maintaining attention to detail.

What's in It for Me?

• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with options for family coverage
• Retirement Plans: 401(k) plan with company matching to help you save for the future
• Paid Time Off: Generous vacation policy, paid sick leave, and paid holidays to ensure a healthy work-life balance
• Wellness Programs: Mental Wellness Support with therapy and coaching in addition to an employee assistance program
• Fitness Perks: Enjoy access to our on-site gym with an on-site trainer, yoga classes and gym reimbursement for remote employees
• Team Events: Regular team-building activities and social events to foster a positive work culture such as; ping-pong tournaments, gratitude lunches, and summer BBQs
• Referral Bonus: Earn up to $1,500 for referring friends
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Pre-tax savings for medical expenses, commuter, and dependent care, helping you manage out-of-pocket costs
• Tuition Reimbursement: Financial support for continuing education, including courses and degree programs to help you advance your career
• Paid Parental Leave: Generous paid leave for new parents to bond with their children and support family needs

We are an EOE/AA employer committed to workforce diversity.

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