Job Title: Master Scheduler / Inventory Control & Planning Manager
Reports to: President
Job Type: Full time
Hours: Venture Mfg Co. works M-Thu. Flexibility can be provided, given the job duties.
Location: Venture Mfg Co. 3636 Dayton Park Dr. / Dayton, OH 45414
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly driven and experienced Master Scheduler to take full ownership of production scheduling, inventory management, and machine planning at our manufacturing facility. This is a high-impact role requiring a proactive problem solver who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can drive efficiency with vision, leadership, and strategic planning. If you're a go-getter who takes initiative, is highly analytical, enjoys living in both excel/MRP, and wants to lead an organization to the next level-this is the opportunity for you.
Key Responsibilities:
Production Scheduling: Develop, manage, and optimize the master production schedule to ensure on-time delivery while maximizing machine and labor efficiency.
Inventory Control: Oversee and maintain inventory levels, ensuring materials are available while minimizing excess stock and waste.
Machine Planning: Coordinate machine utilization and capacity planning, adjusting schedules as needed to meet demand fluctuations.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with operations and procurement to align production schedules with business needs.
Problem Solving: Quickly identify and resolve bottlenecks, supply chain disruptions, and scheduling conflicts to maintain seamless operations.
Continuous Improvement: Implement lean manufacturing and scheduling best practices to enhance productivity, efficiency, and inventory usage.
Data-Driven Decision Making: Utilize ERP/MRP systems and analytics to forecast demand, adjust schedules, and drive planning improvements.
Communication: Communicate regularly with customer purchasing/scheduling contacts and internal Venture employees. Able to converse well, bring alignment, and professionally set expectations of others.
Qualifications:
Manufacturing Experience - 5+ years in scheduling, production planning, or supply chain management within a manufacturing environment.
MS Excel. 5+ years of experience and capable of complex formulas, charts/tables, and troubleshooting.
Proactive & Assertive Leader - You take charge, solve problems independently, and keep things running smoothly without constant oversight.
Strong Organizational & Analytical Skills - You can juggle multiple priorities, analyze data, and make fast, strategic decisions.
Tech-Savvy - Experience with ERP/MRP systems (Syteline/Infor, SAP, Oracle, etc.), Excel, and data-driven scheduling.
Excellent Communication - Ability to collaborate across teams, negotiate priorities, and drive results.
Preference for APICS, CPIM, or other relevant certifications.
About Venture Mfg Co:
Founded over 50 years ago, Venture Mfg. Co. is a family-owned, privately held company based in Dayton, OH. We take pride in providing high-quality manufacturing solutions to a diverse range of industries, with a strong commitment to innovation, precision, and reliability. Our primary product lines focus on electric linear actuators of various sizes, along with several supporting niche product lines. As we continue to grow, we are seeking motivated individuals to join our team. At Venture, we value our employees and foster a family-oriented work environment where individual productivity, continuous improvement, and hard work is recognized and rewarded. If you're looking for a stable, expanding company that offers a casual, team-driven atmosphere, Venture Mfg. Co. is the place for you!
Additional Benefits:
Current attendance bonus policy includes 1 extra day of vacation per quarter of perfect attendance. Attendance bonuses paid monthly/quarterly/yearly, up to a maximum of $2,100/yr.
9 paid Holidays.
IRA retirement plan with employer match.
Competitive medical plans that cover your entire family (yourself, eligible spouse, eligible children) as of your first date of hire.