Job Description

About this role:

The Production Scheduler generates and tracks the production schedules for assigned lines, ensuring execution of the plan and coordinating material availability with Planning and Operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Generates daily and weekly production schedules by line.
• Tracks plan adherence and adjusts for deviations.
• Coordinates with Planning and Materials on component availability.
• Maintains planning and scheduling data in the ERP/MRP.
• Analyzes and reports adherence and service KPIs.
• Supports line load-leveling and sequencing.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• 3+ years of production scheduling or planning experience in manufacturing.
• 2+ years of hands-on experience using ERP/MRP systems and advanced Microsoft Excel (e.g., VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, data modeling)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering or a related field.
• Ability to generate and adjust daily/weekly schedules and track plan adherence.
• Working knowledge of load-leveling, sequencing and material coordination.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with high attention to detail.
• APICS certification (CPIM).
• Direct experience with SAP (PP/MM modules).
• Strong understanding of MRP logic and Lean manufacturing principles (e.g., Kanban, pull systems, level loading).
• Experience working in a high-volume, fast-paced manufacturing environment.