Production Scheduler

About the role

The Production Scheduler plays a crucial role in ensuring the efficient flow of work orders, minimizing downtime, and supporting on-time delivery of Excellerate products. Reporting to the Manufacturing Planning and Control Manager, this role focuses on short-term scheduling execution, resource balancing, and real-time adjustments to maintain operational alignment with production goals.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain detailed production schedules that sequence work orders across production lines, work centers, and shifts.
• Ensure schedules align with material availability, labor resources, and capacity constraints.
• Adjust and reschedule tasks in response to real-time issues such as equipment downtime, material shortages, or order changes.
• Collaborate daily with production, planning, materials, and logistics teams to review schedule adherence and resolve issues.
• Communicate schedule changes clearly to relevant stakeholders and ensure alignment with delivery timelines.
• Support shift supervisors and team leads by providing clear visibility to schedule priorities and constraints.
• Release work orders and ensure proper sequence for build efficiency.
• Prioritize urgent or at-risk orders based on customer commitments and operational factors.
• Maintain schedule compliance with Master Production Schedule (MPS) and order deadlines.
• Maintain scheduling data within the ERP or APS system, including operation times, lead times, and order statuses.
• Track key performance indicators such as schedule adherence, throughput, and on-time delivery.
• Generate reports and visual tools to communicate scheduling performance and trends.
• Identify and recommend improvements in scheduling logic, constraints, and processes to enhance efficiency.
• Support cross-functional initiatives focused on lead time reduction, flow improvement, and responsiveness.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business, or a related field preferred.
• Experience: 2–4 years of experience in production scheduling, shop floor coordination, or manufacturing support.
• Experience in OEM, discrete manufacturing, or configure-to-order environments preferred.

Qualifications

• Solutions-oriented and detail-focused personality.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment where priorities shift frequently and precision matters.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of ERP and APS systems.

Benefits

FTI offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Competitive, merit-based compensation.
• Flexible and robust benefits program.
• Continuous education and career development programs.

Pay

Commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Typical work hours are between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday – Friday. Works a sufficient schedule to meet the expectations of the role.

Company Culture

FTI is committed to fostering a Culture of Care, focusing on the mind/body/soul of team members. As one of the Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America, FTI prioritizes the health and well-being of its employees.