Production Scheduler

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Job Summary:

The Production Scheduler is responsible for developing, coordinating, and monitoring daily, weekly, and long-term production schedules to ensure efficient workflow and on-time delivery of products. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams including production, purchasing, supply chain, and sales. The Production Scheduler plays a critical role in balancing customer demand with available resources, equipment capacity, and workforce availability.

Key Responsibilities:

Create, maintain, and adjust production schedules to meet customer requirements, inventory levels, and internal goals.
Monitor progress of production activities, identifying potential delays or bottlenecks, and proactively adjusting schedules as needed.
Collaborate with production supervisors, supply chain, procurement, and sales to align schedules with material availability and customer demand.
Communicate schedule changes and priorities effectively to all stakeholders.
Track production performance against schedule and report variances to management.
Ensure scheduling decisions optimize equipment utilization, labor resources, and minimize downtime.
Review and analyze data related to lead times, capacity, and material availability to support scheduling accuracy.
Assist in developing long-term capacity planning and forecasting.
Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance scheduling processes and systems.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or related field preferred; equivalent experience accepted.
2+ years of experience in production scheduling, planning, or related manufacturing role.
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, supply chain principles, and capacity planning.
Proficiency in scheduling software, ERP/MRP systems, and MS Office Suite (Excel proficiency required).
Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills.

Requirements:
Physical Demands

Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, or reach for extended periods.
Ability to lift, push, or pull up to a specified weight (often 25–50 lbs).
Fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination for handling tools or materials.
Ability to operate machinery, equipment, or computers.
Occasional climbing of ladders or stairs.

Sensory Requirements

Good vision, including close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Ability to hear and communicate clearly in a manufacturing or office environment.
Ability to work with or near loud noise (hearing protection may be required).

Work Conditions

Exposure to manufacturing floor environment (noise, dust, temperature variations).
May require wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, or steel-toe shoes.
Working near moving mechanical parts or equipment.
Occasional exposure to chemicals, fumes, or airborne particles (with safety precautions in place).
Variable weather conditions if work requires indoor/outdoor movement.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity, value inclusion, and are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees and applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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