Production Scheduler

Job Summary

Handles pre-production tasks readying job for Assembly Leader.  Assists in the scheduling and monitoring the flow of product through the assembly area maintaining all quality requirements.   Assists in the day-to-day activities in Production/Assembly (Engraving, miscellaneous build, panel assembly, and shipping/receiving.  Enforces all safety, quality, quantity, and housekeeping standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

• Create and maintain short‑ and mid‑range production schedules to meet customer due dates and target lead times.
• Run MRP/ERP planning processes, review exception messages, and convert demand into purchase orders and work orders as needed.
• Release, prioritize, and sequence shop orders; communicate work priorities and changes to the shop floor and supervisors.
• Monitor production progress, resolve scheduling conflicts, and expedite critical orders to meet delivery commitments.
• Coordinate material availability with Purchasing and VMI programs, manage planned vs. actual inventory, and initiate requisitions for shortages.
• Review Engineering Change Requests with Engineering and update schedules/BOMs accordingly.
• Collaborate with Customer Service and Sales to incorporate rush orders, order changes, and product substitutions into the schedule.
• Track schedule adherence, lead times, and on‑time delivery performance; generate and distribute production and KPI reports.
• Maintain accurate item master and routing information in the ERP system; enter part numbers, descriptions, and required data for new items.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to reduce lead times, improve throughput, and lower inventory carrying costs.
• Serve as a point of contact for production status inquiries and provide timely updates to internal stakeholders and customers when required.
• Provide backup support for related functions (purchasing, job assignment systems such as Smartsheet) as needed.
• We participate in E-Verify.