Copy of Engineering Scheduler

Forgent•Commerce, CA

About The Position

The Engineering Scheduler leads planning and scheduling functions to support efficient production flow, optimal resource utilization, and on-time delivery of drawings to Sales and/or Manufacturing. The role oversees engineering scheduling, order prioritization, and communication across departments, collaborating closely with Sales, Manufacturing, and Purchasing to develop accurate schedules that support business goals, customer commitments, and operational efficiency. The position is located in Commerce, CA/Vernon, CA.

Requirements

Associate’s degree or equivalent.
At least 2 years of planning, scheduling, or operations experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
Ability to raise issues early and communicate difficult information clearly.
Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Strong communication skills and ability to influence cross-functional teams.
Bilingual in Spanish, with the ability to communicate clearly.
Detail-oriented, with a strong execution and ownership mindset.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Operations, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Demonstrated experience building and managing schedules in a project-based or custom environment.
Strong Excel and data analysis capability, including pivot tables, dashboards, and graphs.

Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and adjust engineering schedules to ensure on-time delivery and optimal resource utilization.
Balance engineering capacity with customer demand from Sales or Manufacturing and labor availability.
Lead scheduling strategies that support efficient changeovers, reduced downtime, and balanced workloads.
Serve as the primary liaison between Sales, Purchasing, and Engineering regarding schedule status and updates.
Communicate schedule changes, priorities, and risks clearly and promptly across the team.
Provide daily and weekly schedule reports to leadership with insights and recommendations.
Manage scheduling systems and planning reports to ensure accuracy and functionality.
Track and analyze metrics such as schedule adherence, on-time delivery, and work-in-progress levels.
Develop and improve scheduling processes, standard work, and communication protocols.
Promote a culture of accountability, urgency, and transparency.