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Production Scheduler Manufacturing | $60,000 - $65,000 Annually
Job Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented Production Scheduler to manage and optimize our manufacturing production schedules. This role ensures efficient workflow, timely delivery, and inventory management while collaborating with internal teams and suppliers.
Key Responsibilities
Job Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented Production Scheduler to manage and optimize our manufacturing production schedules. This role ensures efficient workflow, timely delivery, and inventory management while collaborating with internal teams and suppliers.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain production schedules to meet sales forecasts and customer deadlines.
- Analyze production capacity, specifications, and materials to optimize workflow.
- Coordinate with manufacturing, supply chain, and logistics teams for smooth operations.
- Identify and resolve scheduling conflicts, delays, and unforeseen challenges.
- Track raw materials, work-in-progress (WIP), and finished goods inventory to align with production goals.
- Perform cycle counts to ensure inventory accuracy.
- Communicate with suppliers to manage material forecasts and procurement timelines.
- Generate production reports, workflow plans, and inventory assessments to improve efficiency.
- Maintain compliance with health, safety, and quality standards in production.
- Support continuous process improvements to enhance operational performance.
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent; relevant experience in production planning, scheduling, or supply chain management preferred.
- Experience: 3 months of hands-on experience in manufacturing, production scheduling, or materials planning.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems, inventory management, and production scheduling tools.
- Analytical Skills: Strong mathematical ability for capacity planning, lead time calculations, and workflow optimization.
- Communication: Ability to collaborate across teams and effectively communicate production plans.
- Problem-Solving: Ability to analyze and resolve scheduling and supply chain challenges in real time.
- Competitive salary: $60,000 - $65,000 annually.
- Opportunity to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Hands-on experience in production planning and supply chain coordination.
- Growth potential in operations, logistics, and production management.
Salary : $60,000 - $65,000
