Part Time Scheduler

Overview

We are seeking a highly organized Part-Time Scheduler to support workforce scheduling for a large manufacturing operation. This role will be responsible for creating and maintaining schedules for approximately 220 hourly employees across production, maintenance, and mill operations. The ideal candidate has strong Excel skills, enjoys working with large datasets, and can balance staffing needs while adhering to union seniority guidelines. This position works closely with plant leadership and plays a critical role in ensuring proper staffing coverage across the facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and maintain weekly and daily schedules for approximately 220 hourly employees.
• Schedule production, maintenance, and mill personnel to meet operational demands.
• Ensure schedules comply with union agreements and seniority-based scheduling requirements.
• Monitor staffing levels, shift coverage, absences, and overtime needs.
• Update and track schedules using Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
• Partner with the General Manager and operational leaders to address workforce planning needs.
• Communicate schedule changes and staffing updates to supervisors and employees.
• Maintain accurate scheduling records and workforce reports.

Required Qualifications

• Previous scheduling, workforce planning, production planning, or operations coordination experience.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to manage large employee rosters and multiple shift schedules.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within a manufacturing, production, or industrial environment.
• Knowledge of union work environments and seniority-based scheduling practices.
• Experience coordinating schedules for hourly workforce populations.
• Familiarity with workforce management, labor planning, or production scheduling processes.

What Makes Someone Successful in This Role

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Able to balance staffing requirements, employee availability, and operational needs.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Confident using Excel to manage and analyze scheduling data.
• Effective communicator who can collaborate with employees, supervisors, and leadership.

Schedule

Part-Time (20 hours, but can increase).

Industry

Manufacturing / Industrial Operations.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Hammond, IN.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $22.00/hr.

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Hammond, IN.