Scheduler

First-shift, onsite contract role (6–9 months) with direct-hire potential. Schedule: 7:00 AM start, 5 days × 8 hours.

About the role

Coordinate material movement and keep production running on time, supporting shop-floor operations and production planners. Your work directly impacts delivery schedules and customer commitments.

Responsibilities

• Update production and inventory control systems with timely, accurate information.
• Stage and coordinate work to meet schedules and utilize resources effectively.
• Communicate with support groups to resolve work orders on hold and scheduling conflicts.
• Split work orders, generate travelers, and coordinate with inspection and other groups.
• Track work order and purchase order status and prepare customer status reports.
• Develop and maintain recovery schedules (ESDs) to support customer requirements.
• Coordinate release of materials/components to fill shortages and support AOG/expedited jobs.
• Monitor and coordinate packaging and material handling (forklift, dolly, hand truck, carts).
• Participate in team meetings to implement plans that meet schedules, quality, and cost goals.
• Train and assist less experienced employees and adhere to safety rules.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Approximately 2 years of dispatching, shop scheduling, or production planning experience in a computerized manufacturing system, or demonstrated ability to perform the described responsibilities.
• Knowledge of material requirements planning, capacity planning, and shop floor control.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and perform physical material movement.
• Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively as a participative team player.

Skills

• Knowledge of AMAPS.
• Understanding of A.P.I.C.S. concepts/principles.
• Familiarity with manufacturing routings, travelers, and blueprints.

Benefits

• Bonus available for direct-hire candidates.

Pay

$26.70 - $33.37/hour.