Production Scheduler | 1st Shift (Mon - Fri) | 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Production Scheduler – CNC Machining (Monday through Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm)

InsulFab Plastics – Spartanburg, SC

InsulFab Plastics is a Spartanburg-based specialty manufacturer known for tight-tolerance CNC machining and stamping of high-performance plastic materials. Our PCB Tooling division specializes in custom printed circuit board assembly fixtures for the electronic contract manufacturing industry. We are a family-owned business with over 100 years of history, ISO 9001:2015 certified and ITAR registered. Our culture is family-oriented and high-performing — that combination is why our people stay and why we are still here after 100 years. Many of our team members have found a home here for decades and we are looking for people who enjoy a challenge and want to grow with the company long term.

The Schedule

Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM

Compensation

Competitive pay based on experience. Strong performers are rewarded with pay increases that reflect their work and the success of the business. The position also includes a 401(k) with up to 5% company match.

What You’ll Do

We are seeking an Production Scheduler to join our growing CNC machining operation. This is a key position responsible for coordinating production schedules, machine capacity, materials, job releases, and customer delivery requirements to keep work flowing efficiently through the shop.

Our manufacturing operation includes CNC mills, CNC lathes, Swiss machining, 5-axis machining, and other CNC equipment. We serve a diverse customer base across industries that include electrical, industrial, aerospace, automotive, medical, defense, and general manufacturing.

The ideal candidate has previous manufacturing and production scheduling experience, understands the realities of a CNC machine shop, and can balance changing priorities while maintaining realistic production schedules.

Key Responsibilities

· Develop and maintain daily, weekly, and longer-term production schedules for CNC machining operations.

· Learn the current scheduling process and identify opportunities to improve it through automation and better use of our ERP

· Schedule jobs based on customer due dates, machine capabilities, available capacity, labor, materials, tooling, and current shop priorities.

· Release jobs to production and ensure work orders are ready to move through the shop.

· Monitor production progress and adjust schedules as needed to address delays, machine downtime, material issues, staffing, or changing customer priorities.

· Coordinate with purchasing and production personnel to ensure required materials, tooling, and other resources are available when needed.

· Maintain accurate production schedules and communicate changes to appropriate personnel.

· Monitor machine capacity and identify and solve potential bottlenecks before they affect customer delivery dates.

· Work closely with management, machinists, setup personnel, purchasing, quality, and other departments to keep production moving.

· Track customer delivery requirements and help ensure jobs are completed and shipped on schedule.

· Assist with capacity planning and identify opportunities to improve machine utilization and production flow.

· Use JobBOSS ERP to manage and monitor production information, work orders, scheduling, and job status.

· Maintain and utilize scheduling and production information through Microsoft Excel, Access, and Word.

· Help identify scheduling conflicts and develop practical solutions to keep production on track.

· Provide management with updates regarding production status, capacity, potential delays, and upcoming workload.

· Perform other production planning and coordination duties as needed.

Required:

· Previous manufacturing experience is required.

· Previous production scheduling, planning, or coordination experience in a manufacturing environment.

· Strong understanding of production flow and the ability to prioritize multiple jobs and competing deadlines.

· Experience working with or around CNC machining operations is strongly preferred.

· Experience with an ERP/MRP system; JobBOSS experience is preferred.

· Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Access, and Word.

· Good mathematical and analytical skills.

· Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

· Ability to communicate effectively with both office personnel and shop-floor employees.

· Ability to work independently, make decisions, and adjust priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

· Must meet ITAR requirements: applicants must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or otherwise qualify as a U.S. person as defined by ITAR.

Preferred Qualifications

· Experience scheduling CNC mills, lathes, Swiss machines, 5-axis machining, or similar equipment.

· Experience with capacity planning and machine utilization.

· Experience working in a job shop or high-mix/low-volume manufacturing environment.

· Experience automating or improving scheduling processes using an ERP system

· Familiarity with manufacturing lead times, routing, setup times, material requirements, and production constraints.

· Background or education in business, accounting, operations, manufacturing, or a related field.

· Experience working with JobBOSS or a similar manufacturing ERP system.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who can see the big picture while paying attention to the details. The right candidate understands that a production schedule is more than putting dates on a spreadsheet—it requires understanding machine capabilities, available resources, customer requirements, material availability, and what is actually happening on the shop floor.

This position is ideal for an experienced scheduler who wants to take ownership of production planning and become an important part of a growing manufacturing company. We are looking for someone interested in a long-term career and the opportunity to grow with the company.

Benefits

• 401(k) with up to 5% company match
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Voluntary life insurance
• Paid time off
• Employee assistance program

Job Type: Full-Time

Work Location: In person – Spartanburg, SC

If you have manufacturing experience, understand production scheduling, and are looking for an opportunity to grow with a CNC machining company for the long term, we would like to hear from you.

Apply today and tell us about your experience in production scheduling and manufacturing.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Which ERP/MRP systems have you scheduled in? (JobBOSS, other, none)
• Have you scheduled CNC equipment in a job or high-mix/low-volume environment?

Experience:

• Building Production Schedules in a manufacturing environment: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Spartanburg, SC 29301 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $45,807 - $65,084