What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Scheduler position at Emerson Career Site?
If you are an experienced Production Scheduler looking for an opportunity to grow, Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you! Based in our Marshalltown, Iowa location, we are a leading manufacturer of large custom designed control valves. In this important role, you will work in a dynamic and high-tech production facility, with the opportunity to grow, learn and collaborate with other team members, departments and customers.
In this Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:
- Develop department/resource production plans to ensure that the production schedule is current, valid, and in line with the Master Scheduler.
- Review the planning time fence of production orders to coordinate the leveling of resource loads, to include: moving work to other resources, pulling work forward in the production plan, or outsourcing overloaded work centers to ensure schedule attainment.
- Establish effective communication with various manufacturing teams, such as customer
service, planners, and plant production departments to ensure the timely completion of production orders. - Track production orders from release to completion date, to ensure schedule attainment.
- Connect with machining supervisors and managers to review the production schedule, review priorities, and support the resolution of scheduling conflicts.
- Work with production planners to provide accurate reschedule dates when the machining production schedule and stores date cannot be maintained.
- Supervise raw and sub-contract purchase orders through the purchase team and outside service buyer to ensure timely completion of production orders.
- Support the disposition of internal and supplier non-conforming material from material recovery to completion of the production order.
- Use of Microsoft Office and Oracle planning tools to communicate and coordinate production scheduling and actions.
- Associates Degree in Business, Industrial Technology, Supply Chain Management or similar; or High School diploma and 2 years of comparable experience
- Strong organizational, planning, and decision-making skills
- Effective communications skills, both oral and written
- Legal authorization to work in the United States - Sponsorship will not be provided for this position
- BS or BA Degree in Business or Supply Chain Management, or comparable experience preferred
- An understanding of MRP, Production Resource Management, Just-in-Time, and Lean strategies
- Strong computer skills, including the use of Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Word)
- 2-5 years of Planning/Scheduling experience
Our Culture & Commitment to You
At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.
We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.
Learn more about our Culture & Values.
Our Location:
Marshalltown, Iowa, combines the charm of a close-knit community with the conveniences of a thriving city. Located in central Iowa, less than an hour from both Des Moines and Ames, Marshalltown offers easy access to urban amenities while providing a variety of local outdoor recreation activities like hiking, biking, golf, swimming, and exploring local parks. With its affordable cost of living, excellent schools, and vibrant diverse local culture, Marshalltown is a welcoming place to call home!
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