Master Scheduler - Military veterans preferred

2025-08-26
Fathom Mfg
Other

/yr

  employee   contract


Hartland
Wisconsin
53029
United States

Company History:  Fathom is one of the largest digital manufacturing platforms offering on-demand manufacturing in North America. With more than 90 large-platform industrial-grade 3D printing machines and a national footprint with more than 500,000 square feet of manufacturing capacity across 10 facilities, Fathom seamlessly blends in-house capabilities across plastic and metal additive technologies, CNC machining, injection molding & tooling, urethane casting, sheet metal fabrication, and design and engineering. 

With over 50 years of industry experience, Fathom is at the forefront of the industry 4.0 digital manufacturing revolution serving clients in the technology, defense, aerospace, medical, automotive and IOT sectors. Fathom’s extensive certifications include ISO 9001:2015, ISO 9001:2015 Design, ISO 13485:2016, AS9100:2016, NIST 800-171 and ITAR.

Job/Position Summary

Fathom is a leading digitally enabled manufacturing platform delivering on-demand prototyping and low-volume production with a customer-first “White Glove” service model. We serve regulated industries (aerospace/defense [ITAR, AS9100], medical devices [ISO 13485], etc.), and many more through a network of 9 U.S. sites with 25+ manufacturing capabilities, including outsourced services. Fathom’s culture combines cutting-edge technology with a focus on agility, precision, and quality.

We are seeking a driven and detail-oriented Master Scheduler / Planner to build, manage, and implement a comprehensive scheduling function from the ground up. This role is essential to our operational transformation, including the successful implementation of new ERP and MES systems, significantly impacting on-time delivery (OTD) across our complex value-add manufacturing operations to substantially grow our Hartland operations in the next 12 months.  

Primary Responsibilities

Scheduling & Planning

  • Develop and implement an integrated master production scheduling system from inception, ensuring alignment with company growth strategies and operational excellence
  • Collaborate closely with department leads, project engineers, and sales to establish coordinated schedules across multiple departments, particularly in complex value-add manufacturing workflows
  • Act as a key contributor to ERP and MES implementation projects, providing expertise to shape and optimize planning and scheduling processes
  • Proactively identify and resolve scheduling conflicts, material constraints, and resource bottlenecks to maintain smooth production flow and improve on-time delivery metrics.
  • Establish and maintain clear communication channels with all stakeholders regarding schedule statuses, changes, and impacts on operations
  • Collaborate with the Production and Procurement teams to ensure materials and resources are aligned with the production schedules
  • Analyzing capacity requirements to ensure resources are utilized efficiently and effectively

Continuous Improvement

  • Implement best practices, Lean principles, and continuous improvement methodologies to enhance scheduling accuracy and operational efficiency
  • Regularly track, report, and analyze performance metrics and KPIs, recommending actionable solutions for improvement
  • Create production schedules and track KPIs to enhance customer satisfaction, material management, and operational excellence
  • Develop and executing scheduling strategies based on lean principles to enhance operational efficiency
  • Lead improvement projects to deploy new processes and procedures to improve efficiency through the plant

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Operations, Business Administration, Engineering, or equivalent relevant experience
  • 5-10 years of demonstrated success in production scheduling, materials management, or supply chain roles, ideally within low-volume, high-mix manufacturing environments
  • Relevant experience in a manufacturing context with an understanding of Lean principles, scheduling optimization, and inventory management best practices
  • Exceptional analytical skills, with proficiency in data analysis and project planning tools such as Excel, Asana, Power Apps platform, and Tableau
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills necessary to drive cross-departmental coordination
  • Proven experience with ERP/MES systems, including involvement in their implementation or significant upgrades, is preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Certification in APICS CPIM or CSCP preferred
  • Familiarity with additive manufacturing, CNC machining, and regulated industry requirements (AS9100, ISO 13485)
  • Problem-solver with strong attention to detail
  • Customer-focused with a hands-on approach to resolving issues
  • Adaptable, proactive, and thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment typical of growing organizations
  • Technically minded, yet business-aware—capable of balancing quality, cost, and customer satisfaction
  • Strong sense of urgency and ability to positively influence cross-functional teams


Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.  If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.





Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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