Production Scheduler

ENGINEERED CORROSION SOLUTIONS LLC•Maryland Heights, MO

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Scheduler is responsible for planning, releasing, and monitoring work orders to support efficient manufacturing operations. This role ensures production schedules align with customer demand, material availability and operational priorities. The Production Scheduler collaborates cross-functionally with production, purchasing, materials, and warehouse teams to maintain workflow, minimize delays, and support on-time delivery and operational efficiency.

Requirements

Ability to collaborate across departments and work with subject matter experts
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Strong analytical skills and the ability to work independently
Excellent writing and verbal communication skills and ability to report to all levels of management on the status of production activities
Openness to receive constructive feedback from various areas of the organization with the ability to turn that into documentation and process improvements
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while completing work activities
Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, RootStock) and MS Office Suite (specifically Excel)
Excellent interpersonal skills to work between shop floor technicians and management
Strong capacity for data analysis, forecasting, and bottleneck identification
Associates degree in an applicable field (engineering, business, supply chain, logistics) with four years of experience or a bachelor’s degree in applicable field (engineering, business, supply chain, logistics) with two years of experience
Other degrees considered with 10+ years of applicable experience
Experience in a manufacturing environment or working with manufactured products of internal design
Must have reliable means of transportation to allow flexible work hours as needed
Occasionally required to stand, walk, climb ladders/steps, and sit
Use hands to handle or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk or hear
Frequently required to remain in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods
Use a computer keyboard with mouse for long periods of time
Occasionally lift and/or move 25 pounds
Occasionally incur physical demands associated with ground and/or air travel
All above could occur in high or low temperatures involving wind and/or precipitation

Nice To Haves

Experience with production scheduling or planning functions preferred

Responsibilities

Create, release, and maintain production work orders based on demand, forecasts and inventory requirements
Develop and adjust daily and weekly production schedules to support manufacturing priorities and customer delivery expectations
Review material availability, labor capacity, and lead times when scheduling work orders
Coordinate with purchasing and materials team to ensure required materials are available for production
Communicate schedule changes, shortages, and production priorities to the Value Stream Leader
Monitor work order progress, update schedules as needed to address delays, issues, or changes in demand
Track and report work order ahead/behind status and completion
Ensure work order data and production dates are accurate within planning system
Collaborate with warehouse and production teams to improve workflow, reduce bottlenecks and maximize efficiency
Support buffer stock and inventory goals by aligning schedules with demand and replenishment needs
Assist in identifying opportunities for process improvement in scheduling, planning, and production flow
Maintain clear documentation and records related to work orders, production plans and scheduling activities
Adhere to all company safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements while working in office and plant environments
Other duties/responsibilities as assigned