Production Scheduler

Aston Carter•Manitowoc, WI

11d•$34 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Scheduler develops, coordinates, and optimizes manufacturing schedules to meet customer demand, maximize capacity utilization, and support operational efficiency. The role translates forecasts, customer orders, inventory objectives, and operational requirements into executable production plans, while coordinating closely with cross-functional teams and improving scheduling processes and tools. The position schedules production across multiple manufacturing areas, including production lines, grid-line operations, plating operations, and evaporator manufacturing. It evaluates capacity, labor, equipment, tooling, and material readiness; adapts schedules as conditions change; identifies risks and constraints; and communicates priorities and impacts to stakeholders. The scheduler also supports capacity planning, inventory optimization, material coordination, schedule-performance monitoring, and continuous improvement. This is a contract-to-hire position based onsite in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. It supports first-shift operations Monday through Friday, with typical hours of 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. or 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Some schedule flexibility may be needed based on production requirements. The hourly pay range is $33.65–$38.46. Benefits may be available to eligible employees and can include medical, dental and vision coverage; critical illness, accident and hospital coverage; a 401(k) retirement plan; life and disability insurance; a Health Spending Account; transportation benefits; an Employee Assistance Program; and time off or leave.

Requirements

Three or more years of experience in production scheduling, production planning, materials coordination, supply chain planning, manufacturing operations, or a closely related field is preferred.
Demonstrated experience supporting a manufacturing or production environment.
Experience creating or maintaining production schedules based on capacity, materials, equipment, labor, and operational priorities.
Experience with ERP or MRP systems for production planning and scheduling.
Experience coordinating across Operations, Supply Chain, Purchasing, Materials, Logistics, or related departments.
Understanding of production scheduling, production sequencing, manufacturing workflows, and material movement.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including spreadsheets, reporting, data analysis, and pivot tables.
Ability to manage scheduling and planning processes to support schedule adherence and on-time delivery.
Knowledge of inventory and material management principles and how they relate to production planning.
Strong communication and collaboration skills for working with cross-functional teams.
Ability to identify and address capacity constraints, bottlenecks, and production risks.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field; relevant professional experience may be considered in place of a degree.
APICS CPIM, CSCP, or comparable supply chain or operations certification.
Exposure to capacity planning, inventory optimization, Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP), or operational improvement initiatives.
Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems for planning and scheduling.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including advanced Excel reporting and analysis.
Experience in manufacturing industries with transferable production planning, materials-flow, and scheduling experience.
Familiarity with Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
Ability to interpret production data and performance trends to support decision-making.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain daily, weekly, and longer-range production schedules based on demand, capacity, material availability, inventory requirements, and business priorities.
Translate forecasts, customer orders, inventory objectives, and operational requirements into executable schedules that support on-time delivery and schedule adherence.
Sequence production activities to maintain efficient work and material flow, improve throughput, and reduce unnecessary changeovers.
Schedule production across production lines, grid-line operations, plating operations, and evaporator manufacturing.
Evaluate work-center capabilities, labor availability, equipment constraints, material readiness, tooling, and production requirements when creating schedules.
Adjust schedules in response to interruptions, material shortages, staffing changes, equipment limitations, or shifting priorities.
Communicate schedule changes, priorities, constraints, and potential risks clearly and promptly to supervisors and affected departments.
Facilitate scheduling discussions so production teams understand current priorities and upcoming requirements.
Identify bottlenecks, capacity constraints, resource limitations, and production risks before they affect scheduled output.
Work with production leadership to assess scheduling alternatives and make effective use of available resources.
Recommend ways to improve capacity utilization, production flow, and operational efficiency; support longer-range capacity planning and production growth initiatives.
Partner with Supply Chain, Materials Planning, Purchasing, and production leadership to confirm material availability before releasing work to production.
Monitor material flow and identify potential shortages or supply constraints; coordinate mitigation and recovery plans with internal partners.
Balance inventory availability with production requirements and priorities, including monitoring potential excess, obsolete, or slow-moving inventory risks.
Serve as a primary scheduling contact for Operations, Supply Chain, Materials, Purchasing, Logistics, Customer Service, Engineering, and other internal departments.
Build relationships with production supervisors and employees across shifts, gather input, and maintain accountability for scheduling decisions.
Provide recommendations when production demands, material considerations, or operational priorities conflict, and communicate significant risks to performance, inventory, or delivery.
Participate in production planning, operational review, demand review, and continuous improvement discussions, providing data-informed scheduling recommendations.
Provide stakeholders with timely, accurate information about production status, priorities, and constraints.
Help establish and refine the production scheduling function by developing processes, tools, documentation, and standard work.
Monitor schedule performance and recommend corrective actions when production plans are not achieved.
Support Lean manufacturing and operational excellence initiatives, root-cause analysis, and cross-functional problem-solving related to scheduling, materials, and production performance.
Improve use of ERP or MRP systems, scheduling tools, and production data to enhance planning accuracy and responsiveness.