Supervisor, Master Scheduler/Planner

Job Description

The Planning Supervisor is responsible for developing and managing the Master Production Schedule (MPS). This role ensures alignment between customer demand, manufacturing capacity, and material availability, while driving schedule accuracy, efficiency, and on-time delivery. You will serve as the central link between Sales, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Project Management, ensuring our production schedule supports both customer commitments and long-term business goals.

- Develop and manage the Master Production Schedule (MPS) in the ERP system using Demand Driven Operating Model (DDOM) principles to align demand, capacity, and material availability.

- Translate forecasts and sales orders into executable production plans; monitor WIP and ensure schedule adherence.

- Conduct capacity analysis and coordinate with cross-functional teams (Production, Maintenance, Engineering) to resolve constraints and maintain flow.

- Align production schedules with S&OP and support risk mitigation strategies

- Utilize ERP and planning tools (e.g., Intuiflow) for scheduling, reporting, and scenario planning.

- Oversee routing, work order release, WIP tracking, and planning for make/buy items.

- Lead, mentor, and support a team of Production Planners, including training, coaching, and performance management.

- Analyze and improve KPIs such as forecast accuracy, schedule adherence, lead-time, and on-time delivery.

- Support costing and quoting activities; identify sourcing or capacity adjustments as needed.

- Promote a team-oriented culture focused on accountability, learning, and continuous improvement.

- Ensure smooth order flow and collaboration between Engineering, Supply Chain, Project Management, and Production.

- Represent NOV professionally in all communications and external interactions.

- Perform all other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in business administration or a related field, or 5 years of relevant experience in project management, production control, planning, purchasing or manufacturing.

- At least 2 years of supervisory or leadership experience is required.

- A firm understanding of blueprints, machining, fabrication, and raw materials is preferable.

- Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite required (Excel, Teams, Word).

- A deep understanding of ERP/MRP planning system operation and function. (Oracle ERP knowledge a plus.)

- APICS CPIM or PMP certification is a plus.

Job Requirements

- Ability to pass a drug screen & background check.

- Excellent written and verbal communication, problem resolution, and motivational skills are necessary.

- Strong organizational and time management abilities; able to manage multiple priorities.

- Assertive and can drive urgency when problems arise with making new components.

- Attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.

- Professional, confident, and diplomatic interpersonal skills.

- Proven problem-solving ability, with the capacity to anticipate and adapt to change.

- Team-oriented with a positive, ethical, and motivating approach.

- High Energy self-directed problem solver with a strong bias for action and decision making.

- Ability to meet or exceed standards as established by the department.

- Ability to adapt and be cross-trained to learn all job duties.

COMPETITIVE BENEFITS

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- 401(k) Retirement Plan – NOV matches every dollar up to 5% of base pay and overtime for every dollar you invest.

- Competitive medical plans that cover your entire family (yourself, eligible spouse, and eligible children) as of your first date of hire for as little as $142 per pay period (bi-weekly).

- FREE preventative medical and dental care for the entire family (when enrolled in an NOV medical/dental plan and seeing an in-network physician).

- FREE Basic Life and AD&D insurance (for full-time employees).

- All regular full-time employees start with 3 weeks of paid vacation per year (prorated based on start date).

- All regular full-time employees receive up to 11 paid holidays per year.