Production Scheduler

OSCO Construction Group•City of Saint John, NB

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Scheduler is responsible for planning, coordinating, and optimizing daily and long-term production activities to ensure timely completion of work in alignment with operational commitments and quality standards. This role oversees scheduling, inventory control, and resource allocation (materials and manpower) to support efficient production flows across multiple projects. The Production Scheduler collaborates closely with operations, project management, engineering, and sales teams to develop accurate schedules, monitor progress, and address potential delays.

Requirements

Experience in production scheduling within manufacturing, construction, or a related environment
Solid understanding of materials, production processes, and the ability to interpret drawings and work orders
Knowledge of quality standards, certification requirements, and audits (e.g., CWB compliance)
Strong planning and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines
Proficiency in Excel and familiarity with inventory or ERP systems (JD Edwards is an asset)
Understanding of production workflows, capacity planning, and resource allocation
Ability to develop and adjust production schedules while managing labour and materials effectively
Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive, solution-oriented mindset
Effective communicator who can collaborate across operations, engineering, project management, and sales
Detail-oriented with a commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement

Nice To Haves

JD Edwards experience

Responsibilities

Efficiently schedule production to ensure work is progressed and completed in a timely manner to meet plant commitments and standards
Collaborate with estimating and sales teams to support project costing and pricing strategies
Monitor and report on progress, productivity and cost on a regular basis
Utilize systems and technology to enhance operational efficiency and streamline workflows
Manage inventory levels and workforce allocation to ensure availability of materials (steel, rebar, mesh, strand) and labor to meet production requirements
Coordinate fabrication, galvanizing, and readiness of job site materials, connection components, and erection hardware
Ensure production requirements for pipe plant reinforcing are met in accordance with work orders and deadlines
Maintain compliance with CWB standards, including audits and certification requirements
Order and expedite material for production and maintain accurate records in computerized inventory systems
Oversee and track project-specific materials, ensuring proper allocation and cost control
Create daily casting sequences for projects to communicate with detailing, engineering and project management
Work cross-functionally with operations and project management to ensure production plans align with project timelines