Production Scheduler
Prototek Digital Manufacturing•Menomonie, WI
•$60,000 - $72,500
About The Position
Prototek is seeking a Production Scheduler for a fast-paced manufacturing environment producing unique, customer-specific projects. The role connects customer commitments with shop floor execution by balancing production capacity, navigating changing priorities, and coordinating the resources needed to deliver quality products on time.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of relevant experience.
- An associate's degree in Supply Chain or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
- Familiarity with lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and ISO 9001 or AS9100 quality standards.
- Previous production scheduling or similar experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Understanding of manufacturing workflows, capacity planning, and production constraints.
- Experience working with ERP/MRP systems.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to read manufacturing prints and technical drawings.
- Confidence communicating across departments and adapting to changing priorities.
- Must meet ITAR U.S. Person requirements: U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or foreign national granted refugee or asylee status.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in high-mix, low-volume manufacturing.
Responsibilities
- Build and manage production schedules that balance customer needs with shop capacity.
- Anticipate bottlenecks and adjust schedules to prevent delays.
- Partner with manufacturing teams to coordinate production priorities and resources.
- Monitor material availability, vendor requirements, and outside processing.
- Maintain accurate production information within ERP/MRP systems.
- Analyze performance metrics and identify opportunities to improve efficiency.
- Keep teams informed about changes to schedules, priorities, or delivery timelines.
Benefits
- Health, dental, vision, life, and short-term disability insurance.
- Company-paid life and long-term disability insurance.
- Nine paid holidays annually.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- 401(k) match: 100% of 3% and 50% for 4% and 5%.
- Education reimbursement program.
- Career advancement opportunities.
- Flexible schedule.
- Competitive pay scale.
- Paid time off starting at 80 hours, with an annual increase for each year of service.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
