Production Scheduler

Hydrite•Milwaukee, WI

About The Position

The Production Scheduler plans, schedules, and communicates production activity, including the availability of containers, labels, raw materials, and required documentation. The role supports timely customer deliveries and customer satisfaction by coordinating production commitments, supplies, materials, transportation timing, and communication across departments. The position upholds Hydrite’s Standards of Excellence and supports quality, cost reduction, and operational efficiency.

Requirements

Strong computer skills and knowledge of PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.
Valid driver’s license and ability to drive to multiple work locations.
Ability to sit, stand, and climb stairs for up to 8 hours per day.
Ability to occasionally turn, twist, stoop, bend, lift, and reach.
Must be able to wear required production-area personal protective equipment, including a hairnet and beard net if applicable, hard hat, safety glasses, and steel-toed shoes.
Contact lenses are prohibited in Operations due to safety concerns.
No exposed jewelry in body piercings when in a GMP production area.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or Business, or equivalent.
Previous experience with ERP systems and ability to read an MRP report.
Detail-oriented.
Self-motivated with the ability to initiate continuous improvement.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

Schedule production commitments for batch production and relabel activities to support timely deliveries using Infor and written communication.
Communicate production requirements to appropriate departments, including issues involving raw materials and transportation timing.
Order production-related supplies through Maximo.
Ensure raw materials, containers, labels, and required documentation are available for finished-product production.
Optimize batch sizes for products being produced.
Control documentation specific to customer and product production and shipping.
Coordinate with Customer Service regarding production availability and changes to manufacturing dates.
Use Warehouse Staff for raw-material picking and staging by entering DOs as necessary.
Maintain quality facilities and provide quality products and services to internal and external customers in accordance with Hydrite’s Standards of Excellence.
Perform duties outlined in relevant SOPs and other assigned duties.
Review product structures for accuracy and request modifications when needed.
Assist with scheduling production activity outside batch activities.
Participate in efforts to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
Work with other staff members to balance workloads and provide backup support as needed.
Communicate effectively with Hydrite departments where responsibilities overlap to support the branch team.

Benefits

Up to 10% retirement contribution.
$600 per year wellness incentive.
Two weeks of starting paid time off.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage, eligible the first day of the month following hire date.
401(k) and profit sharing.
Life insurance.
Tuition reimbursement.
Adoption assistance.
Legal services insurance.
Scholarship awards for employees’ children.
Summer picnic.
Community giving events.
Free family wellness coaching, including a nutritionist and fitness coach.