Finite Scheduler

Job Summary

The Finite Planner is responsible for developing and maintaining realistic, capacity-constrained production schedules that align demand, labor, equipment, and material availability. This role works closely with operations, supply chain, and manufacturing teams to optimize throughput, meet service level commitments, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage finite capacity production schedules based on demand forecasts, customer orders, and operational constraints
• Balance production priorities with available labor, equipment, materials, and line capacity
• Adjust schedules in response to changes such as demand fluctuations, downtime, material shortages, or quality issues
• Collaborate with manufacturing, procurement, quality, and logistics teams to ensure executable plans
• Monitor schedule adherence and analyze variances to identify root causes and improvement opportunities
• Maintain accurate planning data including routings, lead times, yields, and capacities
• Support inventory optimization and minimize excess, shortages, and obsolescence
• Participate in S&OP / S&OE meetings as needed
• Leverage ERP and planning tools to drive data-based decisions
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to planning accuracy, efficiency, and service levels
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 3 years of experience in production planning or finite scheduling within a manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and capacity planning
• Experience working with ERP systems (e.g., M3, SAP, Oracle, or similar)
• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical abilities
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
  
  

Comp- up to $40/hr and health, dental and vision benefits availabile

Julie Hess

Senior Project Manager

LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.

LaSalle Network is the leading provider of direct hire and temporary staffing services. For over two decades, LaSalle has helped organizations hire faster and connect top talent with opportunities, from entry-level positions to the C-suite. With units specializing in Accounting and Finance, Administrative, Engineering, Marketing, Technology, Supply Chain, Revenue Cycle, Call Center, Human Resources and Executive Search, LaSalle offers staffing and recruiting solutions to companies of all sizes and across all industries.

LaSalle Network is the premier staffing and recruiting firm, earning over 100 culture, revenue and industry-based awards from major publications and having its company experts regularly contribute insights on retention strategies, hiring trends, hiring challenges, and more to national news outlets. LaSalle Network offers temporary Field Employees benefit plans including medical, dental and vision coverage. Family Medical Leave, Worker's Compensation, Paid Leave and Sick Leave are also provided. View a full list of our benefits here: View a full list of our benefits here.

All assignments are at-will and their duration is subject to change.