Scheduler II

Cadrex Seguin•Seguin, TX

15h•Onsite

About The Position

Cadrex is seeking a Scheduler II to develop and maintain comprehensive production schedules aligned with customer demand, capacity constraints, and inventory levels. The role uses production-planning expertise and analytical skills to coordinate with cross-functional teams and support successful execution of production plans. The Scheduler monitors and adjusts schedules, optimizes resource allocation, and addresses potential bottlenecks to help ensure smooth production operations and meet customer expectations. The position is onsite and follows a Monday–Friday schedule. The work environment includes frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts and vibration, occasional exposure to electrical-shock risk, and noise that is usually moderate and occasionally loud. Physical demands include regularly standing, sitting, using hands and fingers, handling or feeling, and talking or hearing; occasional climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; and occasionally lifting or moving up to 25 pounds. The role requires close, distance, peripheral, and color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Requirements

Proven experience in production planning, scheduling, or related roles within a manufacturing environment; experience in a complex production environment is preferred.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to analyze data and make data-driven decisions.
Proficiency with scheduling software or advanced planning and scheduling (APS) systems.
Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills for collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Detail-oriented, with a high degree of accuracy in data analysis and record-keeping.
In-depth knowledge of production processes, capacity planning, and inventory-management principles.
Ability to adapt to changing priorities, manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and work under pressure.
Commitment to maintaining a clean and organized work environment and following established safety protocols.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field preferred.
Experience in a complex manufacturing production environment.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain production schedules based on customer orders, demand forecasts, capacity constraints, and inventory levels.
Collaborate with Sales, Production, and Supply Chain teams to understand customer requirements, lead times, and production constraints.
Analyze production data, including order volumes, material availability, and equipment capacity, to develop optimal production schedules.
Monitor and adjust schedules to accommodate changes in customer demand, material availability, or production constraints.
Optimize allocation of manpower, equipment, and materials to maximize production efficiency and minimize downtime.
Coordinate with procurement and material-planning teams to ensure timely availability of raw materials and components.
Communicate production schedules and changes to relevant stakeholders, including Production, Engineering, and Quality Assurance teams.
Track and report production performance, identify areas for improvement, and implement corrective actions.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve scheduling conflicts, prioritize urgent orders, and manage capacity constraints.
Support implementation of advanced planning and scheduling (APS) systems and continuous-improvement initiatives.