Production control scheduler vs master scheduler

The differences between production control schedulers and master schedulers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 1-2 years to become both a production control scheduler and a master scheduler. Additionally, a master scheduler has an average salary of $77,733, which is higher than the $59,625 average annual salary of a production control scheduler.

The top three skills for a production control scheduler include production control, MRP and production environment. The most important skills for a master scheduler are customer service, MRP, and program management.

Production control scheduler vs master scheduler overview

	Production Control Scheduler	Master Scheduler
Yearly salary	$59,625	$77,733
Hourly rate	$28.67	$37.37
Growth rate	-3%	-3%
Number of jobs	91,345	23,353
Job satisfaction	-	4
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 53%	Bachelor's Degree, 67%
Average age	45	45
Years of experience	2	2

Production control scheduler vs master scheduler salary

Production control schedulers and master schedulers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Production Control Scheduler	Master Scheduler
Average salary	$59,625	$77,733
Salary range	Between $42,000 And $84,000	Between $59,000 And $101,000
Highest paying City	-	Santa Rosa, CA
Highest paying state	-	Massachusetts
Best paying company	-	NVIDIA
Best paying industry	-	Energy

Differences between production control scheduler and master scheduler education

There are a few differences between a production control scheduler and a master scheduler in terms of educational background:

	Production Control Scheduler	Master Scheduler
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 53%	Bachelor's Degree, 67%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	Western Carolina University	Western Carolina University

Production control scheduler vs master scheduler demographics

Here are the differences between production control schedulers' and master schedulers' demographics:

	Production Control Scheduler	Master Scheduler
Average age	45	45
Gender ratio	Male, 59.3% Female, 40.7%	Male, 64.3% Female, 35.7%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 10.1% Unknown, 4.9% Hispanic or Latino, 16.7% Asian, 7.0% White, 60.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%	Black or African American, 10.1% Unknown, 4.9% Hispanic or Latino, 16.2% Asian, 7.0% White, 61.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
LGBT Percentage	11%	11%

Differences between production control scheduler and master scheduler duties and responsibilities

Production control scheduler example responsibilities.

Manage orders, capacity planning base on machine capacity, times and process of ERP.
Utilize EDI communications to manage customer requirements and shipment coordination.
Work with production managers / supervisors to optimize inventory and WIP levels.
Process monthly closing of WIP orders, and budget accounts for production area.
Enter complex orders into ERP system as well as monitor order entry and labor tickets.
Requisition plan material by MRP exception messages; compile inventory records (set up and coordinate deliveries).

Master scheduler example responsibilities.

Supervise NPI chip fulfillment process - manage wafer starts to meet internal qualification and board level build plan.
Facilitate production release of drawings, bills of materials, and QC specs.
Coordinate the flow of machine and electronic parts through the production process including QC.
Experience with the engineering change order (ECO) process including documentation and documentation control.
Create BOM's, standardize part numbers, and standardize part descriptions in the MRP software.
Develop, coordinate, and maintain CPM and EVM cost loaded schedules for various BRPH customers.

Production control scheduler vs master scheduler skills

Common production control scheduler skills

Production Control, 19%
MRP, 11%
Production Environment, 9%
Production Process, 7%
ERP, 6%
Inventory Control, 5%

Common master scheduler skills

Customer Service, 8%
MRP, 6%
Program Management, 5%
Continuous Improvement, 5%
Microsoft Project, 4%
ERP, 4%

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