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Production Scheduler

Quanex
Saint Cloud, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 3/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/21/2026

Quanex is looking for a Production Scheduler to join our team located in St. Cloud, Minnesota.

In this role, you will plan, monitor, and coordinate the job flow within and between each of the manufacturing facilities in Central Minnesota and support internal production departments to ensure maximum productivity.

The hourly rate for this position is: $23 to $28 per hour.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 6:00am-2:30pm or 8:00am-4:30pm, further discussion regarding schedule during the interview process

We Offer You!

  • Competitive Salary and bonus potential
  • 401K with 5% company match, yours to keep after 2 years
  • 15% immediate return if you participate in the company’s ESPP
  • Medical, Dental & Vision Plans
  • Employer paid disability plans and life insurance
  • Paid Time Off & Holidays
  • Various Work Schedules
  • Tuition support for degree and continuous education
  • Employee Resource Groups focused on employee empowerment

What’s attractive about the Production Scheduler role?

  • Collaborative and Team-Oriented environment
  • Growth opportunity
  • Community engagement

What Success Looks Like:

  • Partners with multiple facilities and departments to ensure maximum productivity.
  • Continually monitors the status of production jobs, identifies job flow problems and causes, and implements or recommends corrective action to remedy difficulties.
  • Identifies and recommends methods to improve scheduling, department effectiveness, cost reduction activities, and overall manufacturing productivity.
  • Works closely with the Plant Manager keeping them informed of important developments, potential problems, and related information necessary for effective management.
  • Continually monitors the shipping schedule report, ensuring all customer requirements are accurately addressed via production orders.

What You Bring:

  • High school diploma or equivalent, required.
  • 2 years planning/scheduling experience in a manufacturing environment, preferred.
  • Expert in Microsoft Excel, required.
  • ERP experience, preferred.
  • Ability to perform detailed work that requires high levels of concentration.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Positive attitude and team-oriented.

About Quanex, A Part of Something Bigger

Quanex (NYSE: NX) is a global, publicly traded manufacturing company primarily serving OEMs in fenestration, cabinetry, solar, refrigeration and outdoor products markets. We are A Part of Something Bigger by improving the performance and aesthetics of end products through continuous innovation, helping customers achieve greater production efficiencies, dedication to giving back to communities where we operate, producing shareholder value and helping our employees learn, grow, and thrive. Learn more at Quanex.com.

NOTE: For individuals with nut allergies, please be advised that there is the potential to be exposed to nut products when working in our facilities.

Salary : $23 - $28

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