Production Scheduler

This job requires strong analytical skills, operations and supply chain knowledge, and the ability to drive efficiency and deliver high levels of service to customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Scheduling

• Plan all production activity for Operations team, daily entry of orders to meet customer demand, lining up production schedule for each of the production lines, and other responsibilities to keep production running at optimal levels
• Raw materials planning to align requirements with materials on hand, working with purchasing for expedites and other adjustments to the schedule
• Release production packets to the floor with labels, work orders, and coordinate with Engineering and Quality for tooling and samples with production orders

• Metrics / Performance
  • Track production to the schedule working with Operations team. Identify pace of production to plan and actions needed to ensure weekly production plan is achieved
  • OTD, Past Due, Service level, and other key metrics – work with other functional teams to drive performance and continuous improvement
  • Coordinate with shipping and sales to prioritize daily ship list and any priorities
• Problem Solving
  • Identify opportunities for improvement or issues that are impacting the business. Work with the team to identify corrective actions to mitigate the impact and permanently correct the issue
  • Develop alternate solutions, make recommendations for action, take ownership of issues or potential issues escalating for support as needed. Champion and voice of the customer, take ownership and responsibility for open customer orders and the planning process

• SIOP
  • Partner with Materials Manager to develop and utilize sales forecast as a production planning tool. Work with Operations to identify bottlenecks, potential bottlenecks and develop plans to mitigate and correct underlying issues
  • Communication and ownership of the production schedule with the Sales and Operations teams. Clear, concise and transparent sharing and communication of data defining situation or opportunity with recommendations on actions needed or actions to take
  • Work with all functional areas to develop 3-year plan to drive significant growth – capacity needed, manpower requirements, material requirements
  • Analyze current capacity and demand, based on data make recommendations for short and long term actions to optimize production and exceed customer expectations

• ERP
  • Integral part of implementation team for Dynamics 365 implementation in late 2026. Work with team to identify and set up parameters for planning, and testing system
  • Create and document standard work for planning, work with team on training and supporting when going live
  • Capacity planning to identify bottlenecks, recommendations to take action and escalate as needed to ensure customer demand remains at the forefront of our decision-making process and prioritized appropriately to manage competing demands
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• Compensation & Benefits

• We offer a competitive salary based on experience along with a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Long- and Short-Term Disability
• Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 7 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Career development and advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Supply Chain or Operations in a manufacturing environment (wire & cable experience preferred)
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems and utilize MS Office (excel, word, Outlook)

• Key Competencies

• Understanding of manufacturing
• Strong knowledge of supply chain planning and inventory control
• Experience with KPIs and dashboard reporting
• Time management, organization, and communication skills are critical

• Preferred Skills

• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 and Lean Manufacturing principles
• APICS or similar supply chain certification (CPIM, CSCP) preferred
• Microsoft Dynamics and InnoVites added plus