“The diversity of the job and great management are what made me stay with this company for so long.”                                               ~ Neil Warne is ESCO’s first employee from 1965. And yes, he’s still working to this day!

Job Title:  Master Scheduler

Organization Description: ESCO Manufacturing is the 2024 SBA Family Business of the Year and the premier wholesale sign manufacturing company headquartered in the heart of the Midwest in Watertown, South Dakota. Our mission is to be a leader in the sign industry by providing the best value in visual identification and advertising to our customers, through excellent work ethics and high standards of business practices. For more information, visit www.escomanufacturing.com

About the job: As a Master Scheduler for our company, you will enjoy working in our family-like atmosphere that strives for teamwork, innovation, and personal growth. Each day provides new challenges through custom projects and in-house training opportunities. Our Core Values of One Team, Integrity, and Engaged are ingrained into our culture, and our team members are rewarded for their efforts. We’re living our Vision by creating WOW experiences for our team members, customers, and communities!

Job Summary:  The Master Scheduler will coordinate schedules and inventories to ensure efficient and effective operation of the assigned department or facility. Will also execute production control functions to facilitate the flow of information among and between departments according to an established production schedule

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Serves as a primary point of contact for and liaison with sales, procurement, and manufacturing 
• Collaborates with these departments to establish schedules and plans that allocate available resources to best serve client or customer needs.
• Periodically compares current and anticipated orders with available inventory of raw materials; uses judgment to anticipate demand for and to acquire additional supplies as needed.
• Integrates sales orders with master schedule; coordinates availability of equipment, and staff as needed to meet delivery dates.
• Maintains master distribution schedule for the assigned facility; revises as needed and alerts appropriate staff of schedule changes or delays.
• Participates in periodic forecasting meetings with sales, marketing, and other related departments; leads additional planning meetings with sales, production, shipping, purchasing, and customer service staff.
• Reviews standard and special production schedules, work orders, and staffing tables to identify, support, and prioritize requirements for materials and staff.
• Revises production schedules to address issues such as labor or material shortages, backlogs, or design changes.
• Distributes production schedules and work orders to departments. 
• Reviews project documents, materials, and products to assess accuracy, completion, and compliance with standards and specifications.
• Drafts and maintains records related to production data and performance including volume produced and quality control analytics.
• Coordinates production and shipping activities; helps resolve issues and delays through collaboration with staff, procurement, and customers. 
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing procedures. 
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills. 
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. 
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software. 

Required Skills/Abilities: 

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least one year of experience in production control is required.

Physical Requirements: 

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.