Finished Goods Scheduler

Lincoln Electric•Euclid, OH

About The Position

The Finished Goods Scheduler creates production schedules that align customer demand, manufacturing capacity, and material availability to support safe, reliable, and efficient operations. The role balances customer requirements, operational resources, and business objectives while monitoring schedule execution and adapting plans to changing conditions. It works across multiple functions, supports planning processes, maintains scheduling data, and contributes to continuous improvement in manufacturing performance.

Requirements

Experience in production scheduling, manufacturing planning, supply chain, operations, or a related manufacturing environment.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Excel.
Ability to analyze data and make sound business decisions.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Effective communication and collaboration skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain production schedules that support customer demand, inventory targets, and operational objectives.
Balance customer requirements, production capacity, material availability, labor constraints, and equipment capabilities when setting production priorities.
Monitor schedule adherence and adjust production plans to address changing conditions, disruptions, or business needs.
Coordinate with Production, Supply Chain, Customer Service, Procurement, Engineering, and Maintenance to ensure execution readiness.
Analyze production performance, inventory levels, backlog, and capacity utilization to identify risks and opportunities.
Recommend schedule adjustments to improve throughput, resource utilization, delivery performance, and inventory management.
Support Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), capacity planning, and production review processes.
Maintain planning parameters, scheduling data, and ERP system integrity.
Identify material shortages, capacity constraints, and scheduling conflicts and facilitate resolution actions.
Develop and communicate production priorities to align the organization.
Support continuous improvement efforts focused on schedule stability, planning accuracy, inventory optimization, and operational performance.
Generate reports, metrics, and analyses related to production scheduling and manufacturing performance.