Michael Page SwitzerlandFribourg 1700

Master Production Scheduler

Description

Our client is a well-established international industrial company operatin Master Production Scheduler (H/F) Our client is a well-established international industrial company operating in a highly technical and vertically integrated manufacturing environment. As part of its ongoing supply chain optimization and operational excellence initiatives, the company is looking to recruit a Master Production Scheduler to strengthen its planning team at its site in Switzerland. Master Production Scheduler (H/F) Our client is a well-established international industrial company operating in a highly technical and vertically integrated manufacturing environment. Description As Master Production Scheduler, you will play a central role in coordinating and optimizing the site's production planning activities. You will be responsible for developing and executing both the long-term Master Supply Plan (4-24 months) and the mid-term Master Production Schedule (4-13 weeks) across critical manufacturing resources. Working in close collaboration with Manufacturing, Procurement and Customer Experience teams, you will ensure production feasibility, improve planning performance and support business growth while maintaining high service levels. Your main responsibilities will include: Develop and maintain the Master Supply Plan for key bottleneck resources, ensuring cross-functional alignment across the organization Lead and facilitate Master Scheduling (MPS) review meetings with key stakeholders to confirm priorities, feasibility and operational actions Build and manage the Master Production Schedule for critical manufacturing resources Ensure planning master data accuracy in ERP systems, reflecting supply capabilities and lead times Monitor and report Operational Planning KPIs, performing root cause analysis and driving corrective actions Contribute to the Supply Review step of the S&OP process, providing insights and recommendations to address operational constraints Lead what-if scenario planning and recovery plans in case of capacity or material constraints Act as a key driver for planning and supply chain continuous improvement, enhancing planning processes, reporting tools and data quality Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve delivery performance, inventory optimization and operational productivity Profile Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business Administration or a related field 10+ years of experience in Supply Chain Planning within complex manufacturing or industrial environments Proven experience in Master Production Scheduling or advanced production planning roles Strong expertise in short-term scheduling and long-term capacity planning Excellent command of ERP systems (SAP strongly preferred) and planning tools Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a strategic mindset Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills in cross-functional environments Well-organized, detail-oriented and able to manage multiple priorities independently Experience contributing to continuous improvement and planning process optimization initiatives Fluent French and English are required Candidates currently based outside Switzerland are welcome to apply if they are willing to relocate to French-speaking Switzerland and have strong French language skills and meet all technical and experience requirements. Job Offer A key planning role within an established international industrial company A collaborative environment with strong cross-functional interactions The opportunity to contribute directly to supply chain performance and operational excellence jpidd46235fcv jpit0312cv jpiy26cv