Production Scheduler

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Production Scheduler is responsible for developing and maintaining efficient production schedules to meet customer demand, optimize workflow, and ensure on-time delivery. This role serves as the link between production, materials, purchasing, logistics and sales to coordinate manufacturing activities and maintain balanced production levels.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Develop, maintain, and communicate daily and weekly production schedules based on customer orders, inventory levels, and production capacity.
• Coordinate with production supervisors, purchasing, and shipping to ensure materials and resources are available to meet schedules.
• Review sales orders and forecasts to adjust schedules proactively to meet changing customer needs.
• Track production progress and adjust as needed to ensure deadlines are met.
• Analyze production data to identify bottlenecks, improve efficiencies, and reduce downtime.
• Work closely with plant management to plan workload distribution and labor utilization.
• Communicate schedule changes promptly to all affected departments.
• Maintain accurate scheduling data within ERP systems.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance scheduling accuracy and production flow.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in business, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, or related field preferred.
• 2 years of experience in production scheduling, planning, or manufacturing coordination (experience in trailer or metal fabrication manufacturing preferred).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities.
• Ability to multitask and work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Working Conditions

• Office and production floor environment.
• Regular interaction with production, purchasing, and logistics teams.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Great interpersonal skills to successfully facilitate and collaborate across cross-functional groups and present the Company with the highest level of professionalism.
• Must have solid PC skills with strong knowledge of MRP and planning software.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Tools (Word, Excel)