Master Scheduler/Production Manager

EZARC, Inc. is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Master Scheduler with additional Production Manager responsibilities to drive the planning and scheduling of our Tool Install Products fabrication operations.

This is a pivotal role at the heart of our cutting-edge manufacturing environment, supporting some of the most advanced industries in the world-including semiconductor fabrication, data center infrastructure, and other high-tech sectors.

You will be instrumental in orchestrating complex workloads, managing production timelines, and ensuring on-time delivery of precision-fabricated components. These components are vital to tool install projects that demand the highest levels of quality, speed, and coordination.

At EZARC, you'll work alongside a team dedicated to operational excellence, leveraging state-of-the-art fabrication methods, lean manufacturing principles, and advanced planning systems to meet the evolving needs of the high-tech industry.

The ideal candidate will bring strong experience in scheduling within a fabrication or manufacturing environment. This individual will work closely with production, procurement, and project teams to balance capacity, prioritize orders, and respond dynamically to changing demands.

Master Scheduler Key Responsibilities:

- Develop and manage the master production schedule to meet project deadlines and optimize shop throughput.

- Coordinate with production leads and project managers to allocate resources effectively and identify schedule risks.

- Adjust and re-sequence production schedules in response to evolving business priorities and fabrication constraints.

- Monitor work-in-progress and update schedules accordingly to reflect real-time shop floor status.

- Analyze capacity, labor, and material constraints to improve workflow efficiency.

- Collaborate with procurement to ensure materials are aligned with production timelines.

- Generate and present scheduling performance metrics (OTD, capacity utilization, backlog status) to leadership.

- Assist in developing systems and tools for schedule visualization and proactive planning.

- Support continuous improvement efforts by identifying scheduling bottlenecks and process gaps.

- Ensure adherence to quality standards and internal safety protocols throughout the scheduling process.

Production Manager Key Responsibilities:

- Ensure a safe and compliant working environment by maintaining safety standards in both the office and shop areas.

- Provide leadership and oversight to Production Supervisors within the Tool Install Products Fabrication group, fostering accountability and operational efficiency.

- Collaborate with the assigned accountant to manage budgeting, cost controls, and routine financial activities, including approval of minor expenditures for the business unit.

- Oversee and approve timecards and PTO requests for assigned supervisory staff, ensuring accurate and timely workforce management.

- Conduct regular one-on-one meetings, interviews, and annual performance reviews to support the development and performance of assigned Production Supervisors.

Required Qualifications:

- 5+ years of experience in scheduling, planning, or coordination within a fabrication or manufacturing environment.

- Strong understanding of fabrication processes, production flow, and capacity planning.

- Proficiency in scheduling software or ERP systems (e.g., Tekla, OSM, Oracle, SAP, etc.) for managing production schedules and fabrication workflows.

- Ability to analyze production data and adjust plans to meet dynamic requirements.

- Excellent communication and collaboration skills across cross-functional teams.

- Familiarity with KPIs related to scheduling, such as On-Time Delivery and throughput efficiency.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Background in steel fabrication or related metalwork processes.

- Understanding of Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement principles.

- Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.