Manufacturing Scheduler

nVent•Millington, MD

6d•$62,900 - $116,900•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Scheduler develops and manages production schedules that support customer demand, project commitments, labor availability, and material requirements. The role coordinates schedules across manufacturing, enclosure fabrication, electrical assembly, and shipping, using scheduling and capacity-planning techniques to identify bottlenecks, balance workloads, and reduce delivery risks. Working closely with Production, Project Management, Engineering, Procurement, and other cross-functional teams, the scheduler monitors schedule performance and adjusts plans as business needs, workforce availability, and material constraints change. The role analyzes production data, develops reports and scheduling tools using advanced Excel functionality, and communicates schedule updates, risks, constraints, and recovery plans to operations leadership and other stakeholders. The position also supports continuous improvement in planning accuracy, scheduling effectiveness, and operational efficiency, as well as the continued development of planning and scheduling processes as Oracle implementation activities mature. It is primarily office-based within a manufacturing facility, with occasional time in production areas.

Requirements

Experience managing multiple priorities, deadlines, and schedules in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Microsoft Excel skills, including XLOOKUP, VLOOKUP, Text-to-Columns, Pivot Tables, and workbook creation.
Experience analyzing data and translating findings into actionable production plans.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and decision-making skills.
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
Ability to work on-site in a manufacturing environment.
Ability to sit, stand, walk throughout production areas, and climb stairs as needed.
Occasional time in production areas may require hearing protection and adherence to established safety protocols.

Nice To Haves

Academic background in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
Two or more years of experience in production planning, scheduling, manufacturing coordination, or a related operational role.
ERP or MRP system experience; Oracle experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Develop and manage production schedules that account for customer demand, project commitments, labor availability, and material requirements.
Coordinate schedules across manufacturing, enclosure fabrication, electrical assembly, and shipping operations.
Apply scheduling and capacity-planning techniques to identify bottlenecks, balance workloads, and reduce delivery risks.
Partner with Production, Project Management, Engineering, Procurement, and other cross-functional teams to align schedules and priorities.
Monitor schedule performance and adjust plans in response to changing business needs, workforce availability, and material constraints.
Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on planning accuracy, scheduling effectiveness, and operational efficiency.
Analyze production data and schedule performance to support decision-making and improve execution.
Build and maintain planning workbooks, reports, and scheduling tools using advanced Excel functionality.
Generate schedule updates, metrics, and reports for operations leadership and key stakeholders.
Support the ongoing development of planning and scheduling processes as Oracle implementation activities mature.
Take ownership of production schedules and proactively communicate risks, constraints, and recovery plans.