Production Scheduler

Client:

Our client is a globally established industrial organization operating in the advanced manufacturing and engineering space. The company is focused on the development and production of high-performance technical components used in large-scale infrastructure and industrial applications.

They are known for their strong focus on precision, innovation, and operational efficiency, as well as their ability to deliver complex solutions within demanding timelines. A key part of their approach is close collaboration with customers, providing technical expertise and support to address complex requirements across multiple markets.

The organization operates internationally and is supported by a large, experienced workforce across several regions, with a strong commitment to quality, reliability, and continuous improvement.

Position:

We are currently looking for a highly organized Production Scheduler to join the manufacturing team in Le Roy, New York.

The Production Scheduler will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and adjusting production schedules to ensure customer orders are completed on time, materials are available, and manufacturing capacity is used effectively. The role works closely with production, supply chain, purchasing, customer service, logistics, quality, and plant leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain, and update daily and weekly production schedules based on customer demand, material availability, production capacity, and business priorities.
• Coordinate closely with production teams to ensure schedules are realistic, achievable, and aligned with shop floor conditions.
• Plan and optimize machine capacity, considering equipment availability, machine loading, cycle times, tooling requirements, changeovers, maintenance schedules, and potential bottlenecks.
• Monitor production progress against schedule and proactively identify delays, material shortages, bottlenecks, or capacity constraints.
• Communicate schedule changes, risks, and priorities to production, purchasing, logistics, customer service, and management.
• Work with purchasing and inventory teams to confirm availability of raw materials, components, and supplies.
• Support capacity planning by considering labor availability, machine capacity, lead times, production constraints, and priority orders.
• Adjust schedules as needed in response to demand changes, customer requirements, material availability, equipment downtime, or operational issues.
• Maintain accurate planning data in ERP/MRP systems and other production planning tools.
• Participate in production, planning, and operations meetings.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to planning accuracy, inventory control, lead time reduction, and operational efficiency.

Required Qualifications:

• Previous experience in production scheduling, production planning, materials planning, supply chain, or a similar role in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, production flow, lead times, material availability, and capacity constraints.
• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work with data, reports, priorities, and changing deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with cross-functional teams.
• High attention to detail and strong sense of ownership.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in industrial manufacturing, technical manufacturing, ceramics, electrical components, heavy manufacturing, or a related production environment.
• Experience with Microsoft Business Central or a comparable ERP system.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing, inventory control, capacity planning, or continuous improvement principles.
• Experience supporting make-to-order or engineer-to-order production environments.

Compensation:

The expected annual base salary range for this position is USD 58,000 – 85,000 gross per year, depending on experience, qualifications, and overall fit for the role.

Benefits:

• 10 paid holidays
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance equal to annual salary
• Optional supplemental life and accidental death coverage
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) plan participation available immediately upon hire
• 401(k) company match: 50% of contributions up to 6% of deferred compensation, beginning after six months of employment
• YMCA membership