Production Scheduler / Planner – Precision Machining | ERP/MRP

About the role

The Production Scheduler will own the Master Production Schedule (MPS) across machining, welding, and assembly operations while coordinating production priorities, managing capacity constraints, and supporting on-time delivery in a high-mix manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the Master Production Schedule (MPS) for machining, welding, and assembly operations.
• Translate customer demand, forecasts, and business priorities into executable production schedules.
• Create and adjust daily and weekly production schedules based on: Machine capacity, Labor availability, Material constraints, Customer delivery requirements, Changing production priorities.
• Release, prioritize, and dispatch work orders to optimize production flow.
• Monitor work-in-process (WIP) and identify bottlenecks impacting delivery.
• Develop recovery plans for delayed or at-risk orders.
• Drive schedule adherence and support on-time delivery performance.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Production Control, Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Program Management teams.
• Maintain accurate production data within ERP/MRP systems.
• Process Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) and Bill of Material (BOM) updates.
• Generate scheduling reports, production metrics, and status updates for leadership.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in production scheduling, production control, manufacturing planning, or materials planning.
• Experience in precision machining, aerospace, defense, or high-mix manufacturing preferred.
• Strong understanding of: Master Production Scheduling (MPS), Work orders, Capacity planning, Production priorities, WIP management, Manufacturing workflows.
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage changing priorities in a fast-paced production environment.

Qualifications

Not specified.

Skills

• Production Scheduling
• Production Control
• Manufacturing Planning
• ERP/MRP Systems
• CNC Machining
• Aerospace Manufacturing

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

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Schedule

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