Tool Room Scheduler - 1st shift

Trans-Matic Mfg Inc•Holland, MI

About The Position

The Tool Room Scheduler organizes and schedules tooling projects from start to finish to support new product launches. The role coordinates with engineering, manufacturing, skilled trades, production, purchasing, and leadership to align resources, timelines, and priorities. It monitors workload, machine usage, staffing, project progress, and milestones; communicates updates; and helps resolve scheduling challenges before they affect production. This is a first-shift position with a consistent daytime schedule.

Requirements

Experience working in a manufacturing or machine shop environment.
Understanding of CNC machining and machine shop equipment such as mills, lathes, and EDM machines.
Strong computer skills, including experience with ERP systems, scheduling software, or advanced Excel.
Ability to read tooling drawings and work with engineering documents to determine the process needed to produce tooling.
Strong organization, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in scheduling, planning, project coordination, or production management is preferred.

Responsibilities

Create and maintain schedules for tooling projects supporting new product launches.
Set daily priorities and help keep projects moving forward.
Monitor workload, machine usage, and staffing to help avoid delays.
Communicate with engineering, production, purchasing, and leadership teams.
Track project progress and provide updates on timelines and milestones.
Identify and solve scheduling challenges before they impact production.