Production Planner/Scheduler

TPC Wire and Cable•Macedonia, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Planner/Scheduler develops, coordinates, and maintains production schedules for a custom build shop in a climate-controlled environment. The role ensures build orders are planned, sequenced, and executed efficiently to meet customer delivery dates while optimizing labor and material resources. It works closely with engineering, purchasing, production, and quality teams to adapt schedules to changing priorities in a high-mix, low-volume manufacturing setting. This is a full-time, fully onsite role in the Custom Build Shop alongside Production Assemblers. Standard first-shift hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. PPE is provided. Cross-training may be required to assist production areas according to business needs, and flexibility may be required to support business schedules, events, or urgent priorities.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience in production planning or scheduling, preferably in a custom build, job shop, or engineer-to-order environment.
Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems for scheduling and work order management.
Experience working with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and work instructions.
Analytical mindset and strong problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in scheduling tools, spreadsheets, and ERP systems.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Develop detailed production schedules for custom jobs based on customer orders, engineering designs, and material availability.
Sequence jobs to optimize workflow, minimize downtime, and balance workloads across production areas.
Update schedules daily to reflect changes in priorities, resources, or order specifications.
Review new work orders for accuracy, completeness, and feasibility.
Coordinate with engineering to verify build specifications and resolve technical issues before production release.
Track work orders through all stages to ensure on-time delivery.
Work with purchasing to ensure materials and components are available before scheduled production dates.
Adjust schedules proactively when material shortages or delays occur.
Serve as the primary point of contact between production, sales, and project management for scheduling updates.
Communicate schedule changes promptly to relevant stakeholders.
Participate in daily production meetings to review progress, address issues, and adjust priorities.
Track and report metrics such as on-time delivery, schedule adherence, and production throughput.
Identify bottlenecks and work with operations to implement process improvements.