Scheduler

Rhino Tool House•Livonia, MI

3h•$70,000 - $90,000

About The Position

The Scheduler is responsible for developing, maintaining, and optimizing production schedules to ensure on-time delivery, efficient use of resources, and alignment with customer and business requirements. This role serves as a key coordination point between production, purchasing, engineering, and quality to balance demand, capacity, and material availability while supporting operational excellence.

Requirements

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or equivalent work experience.
2+ years of experience in a manufacturing scheduling, planning, or production control role.
Good written and oral communication skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent organizational and planning abilities.
Strong ability to analyze capacity, constraints, and production flow.
Effective communication and collaboration skills.
Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems such as Acumatica, SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics.
Strong organizational and planning system skills with the ability to utilize system tools to analyze production schedules and workflows.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, to support data analysis and reporting.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment is preferred.
Familiarity with lean manufacturing, finite scheduling, and just-in-time (JIT) principles is preferred.
Professional certifications such as APICS CPIM are considered a plus.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain detailed production schedules based on customer demand, work orders, material availability, and capacity constraints
Sequence work orders to optimize labor, equipment utilization, and throughput
Monitor schedule adherence and proactively address constraints, delays, or disruptions
Collaborate closely with production, Buyer/Planner, engineering, and quality teams to ensure alignment and execution
Adjust schedules in response to material shortages, engineering changes, or priority shifts
Communicate schedule changes, priorities, and risks clearly to internal stakeholders
Maintain accurate scheduling data and parameters within ERP/MRP systems
Track and report key scheduling metrics such as on-time delivery, schedule attainment, and capacity utilization
Support new product introductions and engineering changes by integrating them into production schedules
Participate in daily/weekly production meetings to review status, risks, and priorities
Assist with continuous improvement initiatives related to scheduling, workflow efficiency, and lead-time reduction
Support inventory accuracy by aligning schedules with material planning and production readiness
Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, and quality requirements