Production Scheduler

Does planning come naturally to you? Do you enjoy bringing people, priorities, and processes together? As our Production Scheduler, you will play a key role in keeping production on track, balancing customer demand with materials and plant capacity, and helping deliver quality coatings products ontime. Working closely with Production, Purchasing, Quality, and Customer Service, you’ll turn shifting priorities into actionable schedules, solve challenges before they become roadblocks, and identify opportunities to improve our operations. At Sheboygan Paint, we are committed to being an Employer of Choice by fostering a collaborative, inclusive culture where people feel valued and empowered. We embrace change and innovation, act with confidence, and take accountability because we own it. Through continuous improvement, we challenge ourselves to learn, adapt, and deliver excellence to our customers. If you enjoy problem-solving, coordinating moving pieces, and making a meaningful impact every day, we’d love to hear from you! Key Responsibilities:• Develop and maintain daily and weekly production schedules based on demand forecasts, open customer orders, inventory levels, and plant capacity.• Review open sales orders and prioritize production orders to meet customer delivery requirements and optimize plant throughput.• Coordinate with production supervisors to support efficient schedule execution and adjust schedules as production needs or constraints change.• Monitor raw material availability and communicate shortages, constraints, and potential schedule impacts to Purchasing, Production, Customer Service, and leadership as appropriate.• Update ERP/MRP systems with scheduling data, production status, work order information, and schedule changes to maintain accurate and timely records.• Communicate schedule changes and potential delays promptly so internal partners can respond and customer expectations can be managed.• Track and report scheduling and production measures, including schedule adherence, on-time delivery, production efficiency, stock compliance, and OTIF.• Support inventory control by balancing production output with finished-goods targets and customer requirements.• Assist with capacity planning, apply applicable scheduling rules, and identify opportunities to improve scheduling efficiency and production flow.• Participate in and, as appropriate, lead production scheduling meetings to align priorities, resolve constraints, and keep teams informed.• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by identifying process gaps, sharing ideas, and helping implement practical improvements.• Work collaboratively across functions, take ownership of scheduling accuracy and follow-through, and adapt confidently as priorities change Qualifications Education & Experience:• Associate degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, Management, or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience will also be considered.• Experience in production scheduling, planning, or a manufacturing environment preferred; candidates with a range of relevant experience are encouraged to apply.• Experience in chemical, coatings, paint, or a related manufacturing industry is a plus. Knowledge & Skills:• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.• Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems; experience with systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms is beneficial.• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills, including data tracking, reporting, and basic analysis.• Ability to create, interpret, and use reports to support production and scheduling decisions.• Strong communication and collaboration skills, including the ability to share schedule updates clearly and promptly.• Problem-solving mindset, attention to detail, and commitment to accurate scheduling information.• Demonstrates confidence in addressing challenges, accountability for follow-through, and openness to change. Physical Requirements• Regularly stand, walk, bend, and reach throughout the workday • Able to sit at a computer for hours at a time. • Ability to work in a manufacturing/warehouse environment with exposure to chemicals, noise, and temperature variations • Use of appropriate PPE required when out on the shop floor. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. KPIs• Schedule adherence• Stock compliance• On-time, in-full (OTIF) delivery• On-time delivery and production efficiency