Job ID: REF307T
Job Category: Corporate
Location: Hamel, MN, US
This post is also available in: Portuguese (Brazil)
DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Manager, Master Scheduling
FLSA Status: Exempt
Department: Project Management Office
Reports to: Manager, SIOP & Portfolio Governance
GENERAL DESCRIPTION / PURPOSE:
This position serves as both the Master Scheduler and Scheduling Manager, combining hands-on ownership of the master production schedule with leadership responsibility for scheduling and project controls functions. The role is responsible for planning manufacturing activities to support customer commitments, production capacity, and project execution needs. This position also manages project controls personnel who provide administrative support to project managers, including project scheduling, schedule status updates, reporting support, and related coordination activities.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Leadership, Management, and Talent Development
- Function as a working manager by directly maintaining the Master Production Schedule while also leading the scheduling and project controls team.
- Manage project controls personnel, set priorities, provide direction, and ensure administrative scheduling support is aligned with project manager and business needs.
- Lead planning and scheduling activities to ensure daily, weekly, and long-range manufacturing goals are met.
- Support and ensure EHS is fully engaged in maintaining a safe work environment and culture
Cross-functional Collaboration
- Maintain, influence, and improve digital status reporting for all active build projects.
- Collaborate with project managers, Manufacturing leadership, Value Stream Leaders, Supply Chain, and other internal stakeholders on schedule adjustments, feasibility, lead times, and execution priorities.
- Clearly communicate gaps, opportunities, risks, and constraints within the Master Production Schedule and project schedules.
- Coordinate schedule improvements with Value Stream Leaders to maximize efficiency, cost performance, and quality.
- Provide guidance and expertise to production, project management, and project controls teams on schedule optimization and disciplined schedule administration.
Operational Planning & Forecasting
- Plan manufacturing activities by translating project, production, customer, and cross-functional demands into an executable manufacturing schedule.
- Create, monitor, and maintain the ERP Master Production Schedule while balancing current and future operational capacity.
- Coordinate value stream capacity planning efforts and identify schedule risks, constraints, and recovery options.
- Direct project controls work related to administrative project scheduling, schedule updates, reporting support, and coordination with project managers.
- Communicate with Production Planning to understand supply or demand changes impacting the Master Schedule.
- Engage with Value Stream Leaders on insource and outsource opportunities within the Master Production Schedule.
- Incorporate and improve internal system dependencies within the order-to-delivery process.
- Collaborates with both the Inventory Control and SPB groups on the forecasting and availability of inventoried and just-in-time product
- Responsible for creating and maintaining valid build schedules and releasing orders to support production and service parts requirements
BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES:
- Problem Solving
- Adaptability
- Strong, quick decision-making skills
- Customer Focus
- Values Based Leadership
- Organizational Agility
This post is also available in: Portuguese (Brazil)
QUALIFICATIONS
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Project Management, Business, or related field preferred.
Experience: 6+ years of progressively responsible experience in master scheduling, production planning, materials planning, manufacturing operations, project controls, or project scheduling required; management or team leadership experience strongly preferred.
Technical Skills: Strong working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems, master production scheduling, capacity planning, manufacturing planning, project schedule administration, configuration control, and schedule reporting. IFS experience preferred.
Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead scheduling or project controls personnel, assign priorities, coach team members, hold accountability for work quality, and balance hands-on execution with management responsibilities.
Licenses/Certifications: APICS/ASCM CPIM or CSCP, Lean Six Sigma, PMP, or scheduling/project controls certification preferred.
*Or equivalent combination of 10+ years of education and experience in Engineering, Supply Chain, Project Management or Business.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:
This position requires successful completion of the following:
- Social Security Verification: The individual’s name must correspond to their Social Security number and date of birth.
- Drug and Alcohol Testing: All applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test. Employees in safety-sensitive positions are subject to random, reasonable suspicion, and post-incident drug and/or alcohol testing in compliance with federal regulations and company policy.
- A nationwide, federal, and state criminal background check will be conducted. Up to a seven-year history will be considered, including incarceration or court supervision. Findings will be reviewed relative to the position requirements.
- Employment Verification: Current and prior relevant employment experience will be verified to confirm the candidate meets the minimum required years of experience for the position.
- Education Verification: Post-secondary education at the associate degree level or higher will be verified, including degree(s) earned and dates of completion.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Office deskwork, requiring sitting, walking, using phone & computer
- May lift up to 30 lbs. occasionally
- May travel up to 10% domestically
- May require some travel including international
- Can tolerate variable and sometimes challenging conditions during visits or inspections of company equipment in a railroad environment.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Loram is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and respectful workplace. We make all employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business need, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws in the countries where we operate, including the Equality Act 2010 in the UK, relevant U.S. federal, state, and local laws, Brazil’s anti-discrimination provisions under the Consolidation of Labor Laws (CLT) and Federal Constitution, India’s Equal Remuneration Act and Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, Australia’s Fair Work Act 2009 and applicable state and territory legislation, and Canada’s human rights protections under the Canadian Human Rights Act and applicable provincial or territorial laws.
Benefits:
Benefits for this role include a comprehensive package with company-sponsored medical, dental, and vision insurance; Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options; wellness programs; basic life and AD&D insurance; voluntary life insurance; company paid short-term and long-term disability coverage; 401(k) retirement plan including an employer match of 150% up to the first 6% you contribute to the Plan; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); behavioral health support; and leaves of absence. Additional benefits include tuition reimbursement, payroll charity contributions, adoption assistance and optional plans such as legal, critical illness, and hospitalization.
Compensation:
Loram determines compensation based on factors such as skills, competencies, education, and/or experience. Certain positions may be eligible for an annual bonus and paid time off in addition to base compensation.
The pay range for this position is between $93,900-$141,000
This post is also available in: Portuguese (Brazil)
ABOUT
Loram Maintenance of Way, Inc. is a global leader in track maintenance technology, services, and solutions for the railway industry. For over 70 years, Loram has delivered industry-leading innovation through cutting-edge rail grinding, ballast maintenance, and inspection systems — ensuring safer, more reliable, and cost-effective rail operations for customers worldwide.
Headquartered in Hamel, Minnesota, Loram operates in multiple locations across North America and supports Class I, regional, and commuter railroads with a full suite of services. Loram is known for its strong engineering culture, commitment to safety, and dedication to improving the performance of rail infrastructure through advanced technology and field-proven expertise.
Join a company that moves the world — and builds the future of rail.
DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Manager, Master Scheduling
FLSA Status: Exempt
Department: Project Management Office
Reports to: Manager, SIOP & Portfolio Governance
GENERAL DESCRIPTION / PURPOSE:
This position serves as both the Master Scheduler and Scheduling Manager, combining hands-on ownership of the master production schedule with leadership responsibility for scheduling and project controls functions. The role is responsible for planning manufacturing activities to support customer commitments, production capacity, and project execution needs. This position also manages project controls personnel who provide administrative support to project managers, including project scheduling, schedule status updates, reporting support, and related coordination activities.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Leadership, Management, and Talent Development
- Function as a working manager by directly maintaining the Master Production Schedule while also leading the scheduling and project controls team.
- Manage project controls personnel, set priorities, provide direction, and ensure administrative scheduling support is aligned with project manager and business needs.
- Lead planning and scheduling activities to ensure daily, weekly, and long-range manufacturing goals are met.
- Support and ensure EHS is fully engaged in maintaining a safe work environment and culture
Cross-functional Collaboration
- Maintain, influence, and improve digital status reporting for all active build projects.
- Collaborate with project managers, Manufacturing leadership, Value Stream Leaders, Supply Chain, and other internal stakeholders on schedule adjustments, feasibility, lead times, and execution priorities.
- Clearly communicate gaps, opportunities, risks, and constraints within the Master Production Schedule and project schedules.
- Coordinate schedule improvements with Value Stream Leaders to maximize efficiency, cost performance, and quality.
- Provide guidance and expertise to production, project management, and project controls teams on schedule optimization and disciplined schedule administration.
Operational Planning & Forecasting
- Plan manufacturing activities by translating project, production, customer, and cross-functional demands into an executable manufacturing schedule.
- Create, monitor, and maintain the ERP Master Production Schedule while balancing current and future operational capacity.
- Coordinate value stream capacity planning efforts and identify schedule risks, constraints, and recovery options.
- Direct project controls work related to administrative project scheduling, schedule updates, reporting support, and coordination with project managers.
- Communicate with Production Planning to understand supply or demand changes impacting the Master Schedule.
- Engage with Value Stream Leaders on insource and outsource opportunities within the Master Production Schedule.
- Incorporate and improve internal system dependencies within the order-to-delivery process.
- Collaborates with both the Inventory Control and SPB groups on the forecasting and availability of inventoried and just-in-time product
- Responsible for creating and maintaining valid build schedules and releasing orders to support production and service parts requirements
BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES:
- Problem Solving
- Adaptability
- Strong, quick decision-making skills
- Customer Focus
- Values Based Leadership
- Organizational Agility
This post is also available in: Portuguese (Brazil)
QUALIFICATIONS
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Project Management, Business, or related field preferred.
Experience: 6+ years of progressively responsible experience in master scheduling, production planning, materials planning, manufacturing operations, project controls, or project scheduling required; management or team leadership experience strongly preferred.
Technical Skills: Strong working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems, master production scheduling, capacity planning, manufacturing planning, project schedule administration, configuration control, and schedule reporting. IFS experience preferred.
Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead scheduling or project controls personnel, assign priorities, coach team members, hold accountability for work quality, and balance hands-on execution with management responsibilities.
Licenses/Certifications: APICS/ASCM CPIM or CSCP, Lean Six Sigma, PMP, or scheduling/project controls certification preferred.
*Or equivalent combination of 10+ years of education and experience in Engineering, Supply Chain, Project Management or Business.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:
This position requires successful completion of the following:
- Social Security Verification: The individual’s name must correspond to their Social Security number and date of birth.
- Drug and Alcohol Testing: All applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test. Employees in safety-sensitive positions are subject to random, reasonable suspicion, and post-incident drug and/or alcohol testing in compliance with federal regulations and company policy.
- A nationwide, federal, and state criminal background check will be conducted. Up to a seven-year history will be considered, including incarceration or court supervision. Findings will be reviewed relative to the position requirements.
- Employment Verification: Current and prior relevant employment experience will be verified to confirm the candidate meets the minimum required years of experience for the position.
- Education Verification: Post-secondary education at the associate degree level or higher will be verified, including degree(s) earned and dates of completion.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Office deskwork, requiring sitting, walking, using phone & computer
- May lift up to 30 lbs. occasionally
- May travel up to 10% domestically
- May require some travel including international
- Can tolerate variable and sometimes challenging conditions during visits or inspections of company equipment in a railroad environment.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Loram is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and respectful workplace. We make all employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business need, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws in the countries where we operate, including the Equality Act 2010 in the UK, relevant U.S. federal, state, and local laws, Brazil’s anti-discrimination provisions under the Consolidation of Labor Laws (CLT) and Federal Constitution, India’s Equal Remuneration Act and Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, Australia’s Fair Work Act 2009 and applicable state and territory legislation, and Canada’s human rights protections under the Canadian Human Rights Act and applicable provincial or territorial laws.
Benefits:
Benefits for this role include a comprehensive package with company-sponsored medical, dental, and vision insurance; Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options; wellness programs; basic life and AD&D insurance; voluntary life insurance; company paid short-term and long-term disability coverage; 401(k) retirement plan including an employer match of 150% up to the first 6% you contribute to the Plan; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); behavioral health support; and leaves of absence. Additional benefits include tuition reimbursement, payroll charity contributions, adoption assistance and optional plans such as legal, critical illness, and hospitalization.
Compensation:
Loram determines compensation based on factors such as skills, competencies, education, and/or experience. Certain positions may be eligible for an annual bonus and paid time off in addition to base compensation.
The pay range for this position is between $93,900-$141,000
This post is also available in: Portuguese (Brazil)
ABOUT
A Loram South America é uma subsidiária ligada a Loram Maintenance of Way, empresa ferroviária especializada em prestação de serviço e fabricação de máquinas de manutenção de Via Permanente, localizada nos EUA.
Líder no fornecimento de serviços e equipamentos de manutenção de via da América do Norte, atendemos ferrovias Classe I, além shortlines e transporte de passageiros.
Estamos há mais de 60 anos no mercado e hoje possuímos uma das maiores frotas de equipamentos de via permanente na América do Norte, mais de 250 máquinas e de 1.500 colaboradores distribuídos pelo mundo.
DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Manager, Master Scheduling
FLSA Status: Exempt
Department: Project Management Office
Reports to: Manager, SIOP & Portfolio Governance
GENERAL DESCRIPTION / PURPOSE:
This position serves as both the Master Scheduler and Scheduling Manager, combining hands-on ownership of the master production schedule with leadership responsibility for scheduling and project controls functions. The role is responsible for planning manufacturing activities to support customer commitments, production capacity, and project execution needs. This position also manages project controls personnel who provide administrative support to project managers, including project scheduling, schedule status updates, reporting support, and related coordination activities.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Leadership, Management, and Talent Development
- Function as a working manager by directly maintaining the Master Production Schedule while also leading the scheduling and project controls team.
- Manage project controls personnel, set priorities, provide direction, and ensure administrative scheduling support is aligned with project manager and business needs.
- Lead planning and scheduling activities to ensure daily, weekly, and long-range manufacturing goals are met.
- Support and ensure EHS is fully engaged in maintaining a safe work environment and culture
Cross-functional Collaboration
- Maintain, influence, and improve digital status reporting for all active build projects.
- Collaborate with project managers, Manufacturing leadership, Value Stream Leaders, Supply Chain, and other internal stakeholders on schedule adjustments, feasibility, lead times, and execution priorities.
- Clearly communicate gaps, opportunities, risks, and constraints within the Master Production Schedule and project schedules.
- Coordinate schedule improvements with Value Stream Leaders to maximize efficiency, cost performance, and quality.
- Provide guidance and expertise to production, project management, and project controls teams on schedule optimization and disciplined schedule administration.
Operational Planning & Forecasting
- Plan manufacturing activities by translating project, production, customer, and cross-functional demands into an executable manufacturing schedule.
- Create, monitor, and maintain the ERP Master Production Schedule while balancing current and future operational capacity.
- Coordinate value stream capacity planning efforts and identify schedule risks, constraints, and recovery options.
- Direct project controls work related to administrative project scheduling, schedule updates, reporting support, and coordination with project managers.
- Communicate with Production Planning to understand supply or demand changes impacting the Master Schedule.
- Engage with Value Stream Leaders on insource and outsource opportunities within the Master Production Schedule.
- Incorporate and improve internal system dependencies within the order-to-delivery process.
- Collaborates with both the Inventory Control and SPB groups on the forecasting and availability of inventoried and just-in-time product
- Responsible for creating and maintaining valid build schedules and releasing orders to support production and service parts requirements
BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES:
- Problem Solving
- Adaptability
- Strong, quick decision-making skills
- Customer Focus
- Values Based Leadership
- Organizational Agility
This post is also available in: Portuguese (Brazil)
QUALIFICATIONS
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Project Management, Business, or related field preferred.
Experience: 6+ years of progressively responsible experience in master scheduling, production planning, materials planning, manufacturing operations, project controls, or project scheduling required; management or team leadership experience strongly preferred.
Technical Skills: Strong working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems, master production scheduling, capacity planning, manufacturing planning, project schedule administration, configuration control, and schedule reporting. IFS experience preferred.
Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead scheduling or project controls personnel, assign priorities, coach team members, hold accountability for work quality, and balance hands-on execution with management responsibilities.
Licenses/Certifications: APICS/ASCM CPIM or CSCP, Lean Six Sigma, PMP, or scheduling/project controls certification preferred.
*Or equivalent combination of 10+ years of education and experience in Engineering, Supply Chain, Project Management or Business.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:
This position requires successful completion of the following:
- Social Security Verification: The individual’s name must correspond to their Social Security number and date of birth.
- Drug and Alcohol Testing: All applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test. Employees in safety-sensitive positions are subject to random, reasonable suspicion, and post-incident drug and/or alcohol testing in compliance with federal regulations and company policy.
- A nationwide, federal, and state criminal background check will be conducted. Up to a seven-year history will be considered, including incarceration or court supervision. Findings will be reviewed relative to the position requirements.
- Employment Verification: Current and prior relevant employment experience will be verified to confirm the candidate meets the minimum required years of experience for the position.
- Education Verification: Post-secondary education at the associate degree level or higher will be verified, including degree(s) earned and dates of completion.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Office deskwork, requiring sitting, walking, using phone & computer
- May lift up to 30 lbs. occasionally
- May travel up to 10% domestically
- May require some travel including international
- Can tolerate variable and sometimes challenging conditions during visits or inspections of company equipment in a railroad environment.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Loram is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and respectful workplace. We make all employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business need, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws in the countries where we operate, including the Equality Act 2010 in the UK, relevant U.S. federal, state, and local laws, Brazil’s anti-discrimination provisions under the Consolidation of Labor Laws (CLT) and Federal Constitution, India’s Equal Remuneration Act and Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, Australia’s Fair Work Act 2009 and applicable state and territory legislation, and Canada’s human rights protections under the Canadian Human Rights Act and applicable provincial or territorial laws.
Benefits:
Benefits for this role include a comprehensive package with company-sponsored medical, dental, and vision insurance; Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options; wellness programs; basic life and AD&D insurance; voluntary life insurance; company paid short-term and long-term disability coverage; 401(k) retirement plan including an employer match of 150% up to the first 6% you contribute to the Plan; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); behavioral health support; and leaves of absence. Additional benefits include tuition reimbursement, payroll charity contributions, adoption assistance and optional plans such as legal, critical illness, and hospitalization.
Compensation:
Loram determines compensation based on factors such as skills, competencies, education, and/or experience. Certain positions may be eligible for an annual bonus and paid time off in addition to base compensation.
The pay range for this position is between $93,900-$141,000
This post is also available in: Portuguese (Brazil)
ABOUT
Loram Maintenance of Way, Inc. is a global leader in track maintenance technology, services, and solutions for the railway industry. For over 70 years, Loram has delivered industry-leading innovation through cutting-edge rail grinding, ballast maintenance, and inspection systems — ensuring safer, more reliable, and cost-effective rail operations for customers worldwide.
Loram EMEA (Europe, Middle East & Africa) is a subsidiary based in the heart of the RTC located in Derby. Loram EMEA builds, operates and maintains rail grinding vehicles and performs heavy overhauls of railway vehicles from its Derby site. Loram is known for its strong engineering culture, commitment to safety, and dedication to improving the performance of rail infrastructure through advanced technology and field-proven expertise.
This post is also available in: Portuguese (Brazil)
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This post is also available in: Portuguese (Brazil)
This post is also available in: Portuguese (Brazil)
Loram is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.
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