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Master Scheduler

2 days ago Buffalo Grove, IL

Job Posting Start Date 08-12-2025 Job Posting End Date 10-13-2025

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world.

A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.

Job Summary

General Purpose:

Responsible for working with the materials and planning teams to ensure on-time and efficient deliveries of final product, with zero downtime.

Responsibilities:

  • Create daily production schedules.
  • Supervise that deadlines are met.
  • Ensure efficiency in scheduling with CTB (Clear to Build) utilization.
  • Liaise between the Material Account Manager and Program Teams on demand management.
  • Work closely with production personnel on accountabilities and productivity issues.
  • Plan efficient transaction of process with production personnel to ensure zero downtime
  • Ensure smooth transaction of manufacturing process to raw materials.
  • Develop strategies and liaise with operational teams on capacity & equipment utilization
  • Work closely with operations to ensure smooth flow from raw material to final goods stage.
  • Use knowledge and experience of process flow to provide a useful resource to Materials on ERP and business system issues.
  • Provide training to staff members as required.
  • Report key metrics as required.
Qualifications:

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  • Bachelor's degree, preferably in Engineering or equivalent and a minimum of 2 years of related experience.
  • Excellent planning skills.
  • Demonstrates operations and technical skills and understanding of Flex's Excellent planning skills.
  • Demonstrates operations and technical skills and understanding of Flex's functional standards. Demonstrates a general knowledge of functional concepts and a rudimentary understanding of Flex policies and procedures. Has awareness of the functional impact upon work processes and other functions.
  • Ability to operate telephones, data entry, office software including, word processing, spreadsheets, presentation packages and data base systems.
  • Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures pr governmental regulations.
  • Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to question from groups of managers and customers.
  • Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures pr governmental regulations.
  • Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
  • Ability to effectively present information and respond to question from groups of managers and customers.
Preferred
  • APICS Certified
What you'll receive for the great work you provide:
  • Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Life Insurance
  • Short-term and Long-term Disability
  • Matching 401(k) Contributions
  • Vacation and Paid Sick Time
  • Tuition Reimbursement
Pay Range (Applicable to Illinois)

$55,800.00 USD - $76,700.00 USD Annual

Job Category
Global Procurement & Supply Chain

Is Sponsorship Available?
No

Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email accessibility@flex.com and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Flex, you must complete the application process first).

Client-provided location(s): Buffalo Grove, IL
Job ID: Flex-WD206164
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2025-08-13T19:54:27

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • FSA
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • On-Site Gym
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • Some Meals Provided
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
    • Company Outings
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Company Equity
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
    • Lunch and Learns
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Woman founded/led
    • Unconscious Bias Training