What are the responsibilities and job description for the Scheduling Manager position at XPRESSDOCS PARTNERS, LTD.?
Scheduling Manager
- Analyst & Systems Administration Skills
Fort Worth, Texas, United States
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Join our growing team of experts dedicated to helping clients simplify and strengthen their marketing efforts.
Xpressdocs is looking for a Scheduling Manager with strong analytical and systems administration skills to oversee production scheduling, optimize workflows, and ensure data-driven decision-making. This role requires proficiency in scheduling methodologies, ERP/MRP systems, and performance analysis to enhance efficiency, reduce downtime, and support operational goals.
In this position, you will:
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Production Scheduling & Planning
- Develop, manage, and adjust production schedules to align with business demands and capacity constraints.
- Coordinate with production, procurement, and logistics teams to ensure timely material availability and workflow efficiency.
- Monitor work orders and adjust schedules in response to machine downtime, labor constraints, or urgent job requests.
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Data Analysis & Reporting
- Analyze scheduling data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities for process improvements.
- Generate reports on production performance, resource utilization, and adherence to schedules.
- Provide insights and recommendations to leadership based on key performance indicators (KPIs).
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Systems Administration & Process Optimization
- Manage and maintain scheduling systems (ERP, MRP, or other planning software).
- Troubleshoot system issues and work with IT to implement updates or improvements.
- Develop automation tools, dashboards, or scripts to enhance scheduling accuracy and efficiency.
- Ensure system data integrity by auditing schedules and correcting inconsistencies.
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Cross-functional Collaboration
- Work closely with operations, customer service, and supply chain teams to align scheduling priorities.
- Communicate schedule changes, constraints, and solutions effectively across departments.
- Train team members on scheduling tools, best practices, and system enhancements.
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Risk Management & Problem Solving
- Identify potential scheduling bottlenecks and develop contingency plans.
- Address production delays by reallocating resources or adjusting workflows.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance scheduling processes.
You’ll thrive in this role if you:
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
- 3 years of experience in scheduling, production planning, or operations management.
- Strong proficiency in ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar).
- Analytical mindset with experience in Excel, SQL, Power BI, or other data analysis tools.
- Ability to interpret complex data and translate insights into actionable plans.
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Experience in manufacturing, logistics, or print production scheduling is a plus.
What We Offer:
An environment that prioritizes balance between work and family. Our comprehensive benefits package and workplace opportunities include:
- Collaborate with an upbeat team of techies, creatives, and specialists…who actually like what they do.
- Enjoy our modern, secure and centrally located office in Fort Worth
- Flexible work from home options
- Onsite coffee bar and wellness rooms
- Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
- 401K with company matching
- Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee awards program
- A dedicated social platform for peer, work anniversary and birthday recognition
Who We Are:
A Marketing/Print/Technology company with more than 20 years of experience helping some of today’s top companies simplify and strengthen their marketing. We provide cutting-edge but accessible marketing technology, produce high-quality marketing materials, and create world-class customer experiences. We take our solutions seriously, but we don’t take ourselves seriously.
To learn more about what we do and who we serve, visit www.xpressdocs.com.
Xpressdocs provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.