What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Scheduler / 1st Shift position at Danfoss?
The Impact You'll Make
The Production Planner supports daily manufacturing operations by creating and maintaining production schedules, tracking materials, and helping ensure work orders are completed on time. This role works closely with supervisors, operators, and supply chain to keep production running smoothly.
This is a 1st Shift position, with work hours 7:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday.
What You’ll Be Doing
Physical Requirements
This position is classified as Safety-Sensitive under the Oklahoma Standards for Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Act.
What We're Looking For
If this role excites you, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now to start the conversation and learn more about where your career can go with us.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.
Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification.
Our solutions are used in such areas as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, automotive, marine, and off- and on-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, as well as district-energy infrastructure for cities.
Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned, employing more than 39.360 people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories.
The Production Planner supports daily manufacturing operations by creating and maintaining production schedules, tracking materials, and helping ensure work orders are completed on time. This role works closely with supervisors, operators, and supply chain to keep production running smoothly.
This is a 1st Shift position, with work hours 7:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Create and update daily and weekly production schedules
- Release and track work orders on the production floor
- Monitor inventory levels and report material shortages
- Coordinate with supervisors to adjust schedules based on production needs
- Follow up on delayed or incomplete jobs to keep production on track
- Maintain accurate records in ERP/MRP systems or spreadsheets
- Communicate schedule changes and priorities to the team
- Support continuous improvement efforts in scheduling and workflow
- Ensure work orders and documentation are accurate and up to date
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand and walk on the production floor for extended periods of time
- Frequent sitting, typing, and use of a computer workstation
- Ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 25 lbs.
- Ability to bend, stoop, and reach as needed when on the production floor
- Visual ability to read screens, printed materials, and production documents
- Ability to communicate effectively in a manufacturing environment (including background noise)
- Requires use of standard personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses, steel-toe shoes, and hearing protection while on the production floor.
- Works in a production environment where inattention could cause injury
This position is classified as Safety-Sensitive under the Oklahoma Standards for Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Act.
What We're Looking For
- High school diploma or GED required
- At least six (6) months of experience in manufacturing, scheduling, or related role preferred
- Basic computer skills (Excel, data entry, ERP systems a plus)
- Strong attention to detail and organization skills
- Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment
- Good communication skills and ability to work with cross-functional teams
- Ability to read and interpret work instructions and basic blueprints
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.
- You’ll have flexibility, autonomy, and support to do your best work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Your well-being matters to us.
- We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected, and valued for who they are.
- You’ll receive benefits like 13th salary, annual bonus, paid vacation, pension plans, personal insurance, and more. These vary by country and contract, but they’re worth asking about—we think they’re pretty great.
If this role excites you, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now to start the conversation and learn more about where your career can go with us.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.
Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification.
Our solutions are used in such areas as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, automotive, marine, and off- and on-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, as well as district-energy infrastructure for cities.
Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned, employing more than 39.360 people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories.