Production Scheduler Job Overview Responsible for planning, coordinating, and maintaining production schedules to ensure customer requirements, production targets, and delivery deadlines are met. Works closely with Production, Customer Service, Purchasing, Engineering, Quality, Shipping, and Management to align resources, materials, and capacity. Monitors inventory, labor, and equipment availability, resolves scheduling challenges, and supports continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate has strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills, along with experience in a manufacturing environment and ERP/MRP systems. Production Planning & Scheduling Develop and maintain production schedules. Balance customer demand with labor, equipment, and material availability. Prioritize production orders to maximize efficiency and minimize downtime. Adjust schedules to meet changing business needs. Ensure schedules align with company goals and delivery requirements. Customer Delivery Performance Monitor customer demand and delivery commitments. Identify and communicate potential delays. Coordinate recovery plans for at-risk orders. Support on-time delivery and customer satisfaction. Material & Inventory Coordination Verify material availability before production release. Work with Purchasing to resolve shortages. Communicate material constraints and schedule impacts. Manage inventory levels to support production needs and minimize excess. Capacity Planning & Analysis Monitor labor and machine capacity. Identify bottlenecks and recommend solutions. Balance workloads across departments and shifts. Provide data to support staffing and overtime decisions. ERP/MRP System Management Maintain accurate planning and scheduling data. Update BOMs, routings, lead times, and capacity information. Ensure production transactions are completed accurately. Generate and distribute production reports. Cross-Functional Communication Serve as the liaison between departments. Lead scheduling and planning discussions. Communicate schedule changes and production priorities. Promote teamwork and collaboration. Continuous Improvement & Problem Solving Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and productivity. Respond quickly to production disruptions and shortages. Support operational improvement initiatives. Assist with special projects and additional duties as assigned. Required Skills Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Excellent organization, time management, and prioritization abilities. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel. Ability to interpret technical specifications. Preferred Qualifications Experience with Epicor or similar ERP/MRP systems. Manufacturing experience. Production planning and scheduling experience.

Experience 5+ years of manufacturing experience preferred. Physical Requirements Ability to work in office and manufacturing environments. Ability to sit, stand, walk, and move throughout the facility. Ability to use computers and manufacturing software for extended periods. Ability to communicate effectively with employees, suppliers, customers, and management. Ability to follow all plant safety requirements.

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person