Production Scheduler

Bonney Forge Corporation • Mt Union, PA

5d

About The Position

The Production Scheduler translates production plans into actionable schedules, ensuring products are manufactured and delivered on time while maximizing efficient use of resources. The role creates and maintains production schedules, issues and expedites work orders, monitors workflow and production progress, maintains production records, and coordinates with Production, Sales, and Purchasing. The scheduler also communicates schedule changes and potential issues, reviews materials and products for accuracy and compliance, and supports continuous improvement in scheduling, planning, and workflow efficiency.

Requirements

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook/email.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, including the ability to coordinate across multiple departments.
• Analytical skills to evaluate production capacity, resource availability, and scheduling constraints.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and production scheduling practices.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while managing multiple priorities.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with MRP (Material Requirements Planning) and/or Advanced Planning Systems.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules based on customer requirements and company objectives.
• Write, allocate, and issue production work orders.
• Expedite work orders throughout the facility to ensure timely completion.
• Monitor production progress and workflow to identify bottlenecks, delays, and capacity constraints.
• Perform inventory transactions and maintain accurate production records.
• Prepare and distribute daily production and scheduling reports.
• Work closely with Production, Sales, and Purchasing teams to support smooth operations and on-time delivery.
• Communicate schedule changes, production status updates, and potential issues to management and key stakeholders.
• Review documents, materials, and products for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with specifications and standards.
• Support continuous improvement efforts related to scheduling, planning, and workflow efficiency.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed