Production Scheduler

About the role

Join the American Wheatley Team! American Wheatley, a leading manufacturer of ASME stock and custom hydronic and pressure tanks, is seeking a Production Scheduler to ensure schedules, resources, and logistics run smoothly from pre-production through final delivery. Acting as the central communication hub between departments, you’ll coordinate timelines, monitor progress, and resolve issues to keep production on track and customers satisfied.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example with a Safety-First mindset in every task
• Create and manage production schedules to ensure timely product delivery
• Review production orders in collaboration with Sales to meet deadlines and capacity
• Maintain and update the visual production schedule to drive order visibility across departments
• Prepare and release job packets to the production team
• Distribute job files to facilitate drafting of shop drawings
• Work closely with shop teams to allocate materials, labor, and resources efficiently
• Monitor production progress and adjust schedules to reduce downtime and maintain workflow
• Maintain accurate inventory and production records to balance material availability
• Communicate with internal teams and management about production status, delays, or issues
• Foster interdepartmental collaboration to achieve production, quality, and on-time delivery goals

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Proven experience in production coordination or scheduling within a manufacturing environment
• Proficiency with production planning software (ERP, MRP, or similar systems)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing, Business, or related field
• 3–5 years of experience in production scheduling or fabrication support
• Experience using NetSuite ERP