What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Scheduler position at Veteran Hiring Solutions?
As a Production Scheduler, you are the strategic link between customer demand, production efficiency, and on-time delivery. Your expertise in planning, problem-solving, and coordination keeps operations running smoothly while balancing customer needs and internal efficiency. This role requires strong decision-making, adaptability, and a commitment to continuous improvement—qualities that align well with a veteran’s operational experience.
What You’ll Be Responsible For
Benefits package to include retirement plan. More information will be presented during the interview process.
What You’ll Be Responsible For
- Keep the Team Safe – Actively participate in plant safety initiatives, spotting hazards before they become problems and promoting safe work practices.
- Optimize Production – Own the production schedule, ensuring that operations meet customer orders while maintaining inventory targets.
- Identify and Solve Bottlenecks – Work with production teams to understand constraints, downtime risks, and efficiency opportunities, adjusting schedules accordingly.
- Bridge Customer Needs with Production Realities – Partner with Customer Service and production teams to align schedules with customer demands, minimize waste, and drive efficiency.
- Coordinate with Maintenance – Plan around preventive maintenance and unexpected outages to avoid disruptions.
- Leverage Data for Smarter Decisions – Use management systems and reporting tools to track performance, measure success, and identify areas for improvement.
- Stay Flexible & Committed – Some scheduling calls may take place during nights or weekends. You’ll also train as a backup in other planning areas to support the team when needed.
- Drive Continuous Improvement – Help implement process improvements that enhance efficiency and reduce downtime.
- Must have served in U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Space Force, U.S. Reserves, or U.S. National Guard.
- Mission Focused – You thrive in fast-paced environments where balancing multiple priorities is the norm.
- Decisive Under Pressure – You’re comfortable making tough calls when balancing competing demands from different departments.
- Strong Analytical Skills – You understand data and use it to make smarter scheduling decisions.
- Tech-Savvy – Experience with SAP (MRP/ERP systems) and proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.
- Clear Communicator – Strong written and verbal communication skills to keep teams aligned.
Benefits package to include retirement plan. More information will be presented during the interview process.
