Expert Production Scheduler - Germantown, WI

DSM

21h

About The Position

We are looking for an experienced Expert Production Scheduler who has operated in high‑complexity, highly constrained manufacturing environments, where one wrong sequencing decision can impact service, quality, or plant stability. This is not a standard production scheduling role. This role sits at the center of short‑term execution and requires sound judgement, strong system mastery (SAP / OMP), and real factory influence. You will be expected to make difficult trade‑off decisions, protect schedule integrity under pressure, and balance assertiveness with flexibility in a low‑tolerance operating environment.

Requirements

• High School Diploma and a minimum of 5 years of experience in production scheduling or finite scheduling experience in manufacturing.
• 4–7 years of production scheduling or finite scheduling experience in manufacturing.
• Proven ability to manage scheduling in heavily constrained, low tolerance settings.
• Demonstrated ownership and ability to independently run the short-term scheduling process.
• Strong knowledge of SAP and/or OMP; not beginner level.
• High proficiency in Excel and planning analytics.
• Solid understanding of batch production, changeovers, cleaning cycles, QA release, and capacity modeling.
• Exceptional attention to detail with low error tolerance.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management—able to push back constructively.
• High resilience and ability to operate under frequent changes.
• Analytical, structured, and proactive problem solver.
• Demonstrated bias for action and ownership mindset.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Supply Chain, Operations, Industrial Engineering, or related.
• Experience in biotech/food/chemical high complexity environments strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advanced Short‑Term Finite Scheduling
• Material Availability & Readiness
• Inventory Management
• Supply Risk Management
• Customer Service & Order Support
• Influential Cross‑Functional Coordination
• System & Master Data Expertise
• KPI Tracking & Continuous Improvement

Benefits

• A strong sense of accountability – you take initiative, speak up, and see things through. You are responsible and focus on what matters.
• An innovator’s instinct – you’re always looking for better, smarter, more sustainable ways to make an impact.
• Curiosity and an open mind - because you believe progress starts with asking, “Is there a better way?”
• A collaborative spirit – you’re at your best when working across teams, functions and countries.
• A focus on unity - with stakeholders and customers.
• A competitive compensation package – with comprehensive health and welfare benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED