Master Scheduler
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Master Scheduler
thermofisher· BE0451.405.534 PPD Global Central Labs BVBA
About this role
Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)Environmental Conditions
OfficeJob Description
As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.
We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.
Position overview:
The Master Scheduler is responsible for developing and managing the weekly and long-range production schedules for the Kit Production team. This role ensures the efficient use of resources, alignment of production plans with material availability, and adherence to customer and internal deadlines. The Master Scheduler acts as the key liaison between Production, Supply Chain, and Planning teams to balance capacity, resolve constraints, and optimize workflow across all manufacturing work centers.
Main Responsibilities:
Develop, publish, and maintain the master production schedule for all Kit Production work centers, ensuring alignment with demand requirements and capacity constraints.
Level-load production schedules to optimize resource utilization, minimize downtime, and meet service level expectations.
Ensure final material readiness from materials team prior to work order release.
Release and track work orders through manufacturing, maintaining visibility to work-in-process inventory, and identifying issues that may impact schedule adherence.
Collaborate closely with manufacturing, quality, and materials teams to proactively identify and resolve bottlenecks, capacity limitations, and supply shortages.
Monitor daily and weekly progress against plan, adjusting schedules as needed to accommodate changing priorities, equipment availability, or material constraints.
Coordinate cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Procurement, and Warehouse teams to ensure on-time availability of required materials and components.
Communicate schedule updates, risks, and recovery plans to stakeholders, providing clear visibility into production status.
Support continuous improvement by analyzing schedule performance metrics and contributing to process enhancements in planning, scheduling, and capacity management.
Participate in or lead problem-solving and root-cause analysis related to missed commitments, material delays, or production inefficiencies.
Provide recommendations for improving scheduling tools, systems, and methodologies to achieve best-in-class planning performance.
May be required to perform other related duties as assigned to support production and supply chain operations
Required Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification
Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 2+ years).
*In some cases, an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Strong understanding of production scheduling, capacity planning, and material requirements planning (MRP) principles.
Solid knowledge of manufacturing processes, supply chain operations, and cross-functional dependencies.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Effective communication and collaboration skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to interpret and act on production data, KPIs, and scheduling metrics.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint; experience with ERP systems required.
Ability to work independently and make sound decisions in a dynamic production environment.
Familiarity with Lean or Practical Process Improvement (PPI) methodologies a plus.
When you join Thermo Fisher Scientific, you become part of a global team that values passion, innovation, and a commitment to scientific excellence. You’ll work in an environment where collaboration and development are part of the everyday experience—and where your contributions truly make a difference.
Apply today to help us deliver tomorrow’s breakthroughs!
Frequently Asked Questions
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This Master Scheduler role at thermofisher is based in Vilvoorde, Belgium. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Master Scheduler role at thermofisher full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Master Scheduler role in the BE0451.405.534 PPD Global Central Labs BVBA department at thermofisher.
Which team or department does the Master Scheduler at thermofisher belong to?
This Master Scheduler position is part of the BE0451.405.534 PPD Global Central Labs BVBA department at thermofisher. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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When was the Master Scheduler job at thermofisher posted?
This Master Scheduler position at thermofisher was posted on Oct 1, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Master Scheduler
thermofisher
You'll be redirected to thermofisher's official application page on Workday.