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Sterling Engineering

Master Production Scheduler

Sterling Engineering, Itasca, Illinois, United States, 60143

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Base pay range $80,000.00/yr - $90,000.00/yr

Overview This role oversees all project scheduling activities and leads the planning function across multiple product areas. The position maintains the master schedule, drives project control, and ensures cross‑department alignment.

Responsibilities

Lead scheduling for all projects across assigned product groups

Supervise two R&D schedulers and oversee workload balance

Maintain the master schedule

Track resource needs and timelines using MS Project

Monitor project progress and identify risks or delays

Coordinate with supply chain, engineering, and manufacturing

Enforce schedule discipline and resolve conflicts

Review financial impact and project complexity levels

Navigate the ERP system to validate data and status

Provide regular updates to leadership

Requirements

Strong background in project scheduling

Proficient with MS Project and resource planning

Experience handling high‑volume, high‑value projects

Able to manage direct reports and drive accountability

Comfortable with firm decision‑making and difficult discussions

Experience with Gantt charts, ERP systems

Seniority level Associate

Employment type Full‑time

Job function Strategy/Planning, Management, and Project Management

Industries Manufacturing, Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, and Machinery Manufacturing

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Inferred from the description for this job Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Pension plan

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