Production Scheduler

Production Scheduler Labor Solutions - 4.0 Riverside, MO Job Details Full-time $60,000 - $80,000 a year 15 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications Capacity requirements planning (CRP) Spreadsheets Resource planning methods Inventory management software MRP Manufacturing facility Production management software Attention to detail Productivity software Quality systems Cross-functional communication Excel data analysis Analytics Full Job Description Position Summary We are seeking an experienced Production Scheduler to support a fast-paced automotive manufacturing operation. This position is responsible for developing and maintaining production schedules that align customer demand, plant capacity, inventory levels, and shipping requirements to ensure on-time delivery and efficient plant performance. The ideal candidate thrives in a high-volume manufacturing environment, understands Just-In-Time (JIT) production principles, and can quickly adapt to changing customer requirements while balancing production priorities across multiple departments. Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and adjust daily and weekly production schedules based on customer releases, inventory levels, and production capacity.
• Monitor customer demand and respond proactively to schedule changes, production constraints, and material availability issues.
• Coordinate closely with production, shipping, maintenance, tooling, and materials teams to ensure production goals and customer delivery requirements are met.
• Prioritize manufacturing schedules to maximize productivity, equipment utilization, and on-time delivery performance.
• Schedule bank builds and production runs to support maintenance activities, tooling changes, and customer demand fluctuations.
• Analyze production performance metrics, including OEE, attainment, throughput, and schedule adherence.
• Monitor supplier performance and collaborate with internal teams to minimize supply chain disruptions.
• Review production requirements daily and adjust schedules to address customer priorities, inventory concerns, and operational challenges.
• Maintain accurate production planning data within ERP/MRP systems.
• Communicate schedule changes and priorities effectively across all shifts and departments.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on production flow, inventory control, and operational efficiency. Qualifications Required
• Minimum 5 years of production scheduling, production planning, or production control experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems and production planning software.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, inventory management, and capacity planning.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple competing demands in a fast-paced production environment.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across departments. Preferred
• Automotive manufacturing or Tier 1 supplier experience.
• Experience supporting stamping, metal fabrication, assembly, or high-volume manufacturing operations.
• Knowledge of Just-In-Time (JIT) manufacturing principles.
• Experience with customer releases and automotive production requirements.
• Understanding of ISO 9001 and

IATF 16949

quality systems.

• Experience utilizing OEE, attainment, and production performance metrics to drive scheduling decisions. What Will Make You Successful
• Ability to make real-time decisions in response to changing customer demand.
• Strong sense of urgency and ownership.
• Effective communication with production, shipping, materials, and leadership teams.
• Ability to balance customer expectations, production capacity, and inventory objectives.
• Strong attention to detail while maintaining a big-picture view of plant operations. Work Environment
• Approximately 80% office and 20% manufacturing floor.
• Frequent interaction with production personnel, materials teams, shipping departments, and plant leadership.
• Fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment supporting customer delivery requirements and production schedules.

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HP Pay:

$60,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): How many years of production scheduling experience do you have in a manufacturing environment? Have you been directly responsible for creating and maintaining production schedules? Do you have experience using ERP/MRP systems for production planning and scheduling? Do you have manufacturing experience in automotive, metal stamping, fabrication, assembly, or a similar high-volume production environment?

Work Location:

In person