Production Scheduler (Day Shift)

SARSTEDT Group•Newton, NC

22h•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Scheduler collects and analyzes data to develop and maintain production schedules based on inventory levels, available capacity, and customer demand. The role creates and releases production shop orders, coordinates workloads and resources across production departments, reviews customer orders and schedules, monitors production progress, and adjusts schedules when delays or equipment or material issues arise. The scheduler communicates updates with Production and Customer Service teams and prepares daily, weekly, and monthly reports on schedules, inventory, and capacity. This is a day-shift role, scheduled Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with some overtime. The work takes place in SARSTEDT’s clean, climate-controlled, advanced manufacturing environment, with a focus on precision and quality.

Requirements

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or a related field from a two- or four-year college or technical school, and a minimum of three years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret production reports, technical or standard operating procedures, and Bills of Material.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and PowerPoint.
Ability to work the day shift, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with some overtime.
Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 lbs.
Analytical skills, using intuition and experience to complement data.
Problem-solving and time-management skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing situations.
Creative, organized, and self-motivated.

Nice To Haves

APICS certification.
Experience with ERP/MRP software and AS/400.

Responsibilities

Create, organize, and release production shop orders based on sales forecasts, inventory levels, and production capacity.
Coordinate with production departments to balance workloads, equipment usage, staffing, and warehouse space.
Review incoming customer orders and existing production schedules to ensure deadlines and priorities are met.
Monitor production progress and adjust schedules as needed due to delays, equipment issues, or material shortages.
Communicate production schedule changes and updates with Production and Customer Service teams.
Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports on production schedules, inventory levels, and available capacity.

Benefits

Competitive pay.
Generous paid time off.
Nine company-paid holidays.
Two additional floating paid holidays.
Two hours of PTO for annual preventative care, including a physical or vaccinations.
Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans, plus HSA and FSA options.
Complimentary screenings and wellness assessments.
Discounted YMCA/gym memberships, fitness classes, and wellness challenges.
Confidential mental health support resources.
401(k) with company match.
Paid parental leave.
Tuition reimbursement and career growth opportunities.
Discounts through select SARSTEDT partners.