Production Scheduler

Essential Functions

• Develops and maintains the master production schedule, aligning daily and weekly production plans with sales orders, forecast, and inventory targets.
• Captures with Operations, Procurement, and Sales to ensure production priorities reflect capacity, material availability, and customer needs.
• Reviews capacity constraints and proactively recommends adjustments to meet delivery and efficiency goals.
• Maintains production progress daily, identifies bottlenecks, and adjusts schedules as needed to maintain on-time performance.
• Analyzes production data and reports key performance indicators (KPIs) related to schedule adherence, changeovers, and utilization.
• Communicates scheduling updates and changes to plant management, warehouse, and supply chain teams.
• Supports the operations team in planning and sequencing production runs to minimize downtime and improve throughput.
• Collaborates with Procurement and Warehouse teams to ensure raw material availability aligns with scheduled production.
• Coordinates with Customer Service and Sales to confirm lead times and manage expectations for order fulfillment.
• Leads weekly production planning meetings to align plant scheduling priorities with overall business objectives.
• Assists in maintaining system data accuracy related to bills of materials, routings, and production orders.
• Participates in continuous improvement projects related to scheduling processes, systems, and data integrity.
• Provides analytical and reporting support to measure scheduling effectiveness and identify improvement opportunities.

Required Skills, Education, And Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3+ years’ experience in production scheduling, planning, or related supply chain function.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP/MRP systems.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate cross-functional communication between Production, Sales, and Procurement.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with master production scheduling (MPS) or advanced planning systems.
• Knowledge of manufacturing process flow, capacity planning, and material requirements planning (MRP).
• Familiarity with barcode scanning systems and production reporting tools.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and time management skills.
• Ability to be respectful, approachable, and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.