Master Production Scheduler

Company: DRC Heat Transfer
Location: Melrose Park
Posted on: February 21, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Great opportunity to join a well-respected, established, fast-growing, team-oriented, manufacturing company with five facilities in Melrose Park and Elk Grove Village. Summary The position of Master Production Scheduler will be responsible for capacity planning oversight and execution, and supervision of production coordinators in a vertically integrated, multi-site manufacturing environment. This role involves interaction with sales, production, purchasing and inventory teams to support company production needs in a fast-paced, time-critical environment. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Proficient in ERP systems (Infor Visual or similar). Lead, manage and hold accountable production coordinators. Oversee multi-site capacity planning to support customer order fulfillment. Coordinate and communicate schedules, changes and delays to all affected stakeholders - engineering, customer service, sales, operations, purchasing. Identify bottlenecks to schedule attainment (materials/personnel/equipment) and communicate resolutions to appropriate team(s). Proactively engage in long-term capacity planning activities based on sales forecasts. Improve existing capacity planning tools. Perform other tasks as assigned Education/Training/Experience Minimum associates degree required, 4-year college degree preferred; 4 years of planning/scheduling related experience and supervisory experience required. Experience with Microsoft Office and ERP systems required. Job Requirements Strong written and verbal skills. Strong attention to detail, strong analytical and problem solving skills. Must be self-motivated and team-oriented. Excellent interpersonal and coaching skills. Maintain regular and reliable attendance and punctuality, Monday through Friday, 7:00am – 3:30pm with additional hours as necessary. Must have reliable transportation and be able to travel between DRC’s 5 local facilities occasionally (in Melrose Park and Elk Grove Village). We offer competitive salaries, various benefits and incentives and we regularly evaluate what we offer to ensure that we remain a great place to work. Health, dental, and vision insurance 401K and matching Company sponsored and voluntary supplemental life insurance Voluntary short term / long term disability options PTO, sick time and paid holidays Referral bonus program Professional development and continued education assistance We require that all employees have a completed background check and drug screen on file. Company Description BETTER * STRONGER * FASTER Since 1970, DRC Heat Transfer has been dedicated to providing high-quality, heavy-duty cooling solutions, with excellent customer support and service. We focus on the customer, with standard and custom designs and provide complete turnkey solutions. DRC is experiencing rapid growth and we are expanding our team! Learn more about us at www.drcht.com Company Description BETTER * STRONGER * FASTER\r\n\r\nSince 1970, DRC Heat Transfer has been dedicated to providing high-quality, heavy-duty cooling solutions, with excellent customer support and service. We focus on the customer, with standard and custom designs and provide complete turnkey solutions. DRC is experiencing rapid growth and we are expanding our team! Learn more about us at www.drcht.com

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