Production Scheduler

Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading home appliance company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home. As the only major U.S.-based manufacturer of kitchen and laundry appliances, the company drives meaningful innovation through its iconic brand portfolio, including Whirlpool, KitchenAid, JennAir, Maytag, Amana, Brastemp, Consul, and InSinkErator. In 2025, the company reported approximately $16 billion in annual net sales, 41,000 employees, and 35 manufacturing and technology research centers.

About the role

Our Greenville facility is hiring a Production Scheduler to lead strategic and tactical manufacturing coordination. This role focuses on creating master schedules that align sales forecasts with floor-level execution, optimizing lead times, equipment utilization, and staffing resources to ensure 100% on-time delivery.

Responsibilities

• Integrated Production Planning & Scheduling:
  • Develop and maintain the strategic Master Production Schedule (MPS) for the entire facility based on sales forecasts and customer orders.
  • Create detailed operational schedules for departmental areas, including three-shift Pressroom operations and the daily Machine Shop Required to Run (RTR) File.
  • Coordinate sequence assembly production and align schedules with Paint, Machine Shop, and Materials departments, adjusting as needed.
  • Maintain clear communication with process partners regarding scheduling and production changes.
• Capacity & Resource Allocation:
  • Analyze production specifications and plant capacity data to determine machinery, tooling, equipment, and labor requirements.
  • Translate complex orders into sequential, actionable work schedules for each department.
  • Calculate DTC/Actualization metrics.
• Tooling, Maintenance & Repair Management:
  • Develop, track, and manage preventative maintenance (PM) schedules for dies, tooling, and machinery in collaboration with the Tool Room and Maintenance teams.
  • Coordinate and prioritize tooling/die repair work orders, tracking them from initiation through completion.
• Procurement, Inventory, and Expediting:
  • Prepare material lists and purchase orders for raw materials, tools, hand tools, and pressroom supplies.
  • Expedite procurement of critical tooling and die repair components to minimize downtime.
  • Manage tooling inventory, including organizing, evaluating part requirements, and coordinating procurement requests.
• Operational Optimization & Reporting:
  • Proactively address and resolve operational delays, adjusting plans for unforeseen conditions (e.g., machine breakdowns).
  • Monitor Operational Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) data and manage systems like SAP Operator PMs and Set-up PMs.
  • Generate detailed production reports and coordinate with external sub-contractors (e.g., plating, heat-treating).
  • Develop, coordinate, and track training programs in the pressroom.
  • Ensure accuracy of data in scheduling systems.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 2-4 years of material management experience.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing, supply chain concepts, vendor management, and parts flow.
• Proficiency with computer-based software and scheduling tools, including SAP, MRP, EDI, ASN, MPS, WMCS, APS, Excel, and Google Suite.
• Understanding of lean concepts and basic change management methodology.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management or a related field.
• Thorough knowledge of material flow related to production requirements planning.
• Sound judgment, planning, and analytical skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to lead teams and drive results.
• Experience using logic and problem-solving tools to develop plans and prioritize tasks.
• Self-motivation and resourcefulness in identifying and resolving flow issues.

Benefits

• Generous benefits package.
• Whirlpool employee discount.
• Fitness and educational reimbursement programs.
• On-site kitchenettes.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit or stand at a desk for extended periods while performing data analysis and scheduling.
• Frequent walking of the manufacturing floor, pressroom, and tool room to coordinate schedules and track work orders.
• Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 20 pounds (e.g., tools, inventory, parts).
• Sufficient visual acuity to read computer screens, blueprints, and detailed work orders.
• Exposure to typical manufacturing hazards (noise, moving mechanical parts, elevated temperatures) requiring standard personal protective equipment (PPE).