Plastic Manufacturing Scheduler

Job Summary: The Plastic Manufacturing Scheduler is responsible for planning, coordinating, and monitoring production schedules to ensure customer orders are completed on time while maximizing efficiency, minimizing downtime, and maintaining inventory levels. This role works closely with production, purchasing, quality, warehouse, and customer service teams. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules. Coordinate production priorities based on customer orders, inventory levels, and machine capacity. Monitor manufacturing progress and adjust schedules to address equipment downtime, material shortages, or urgent customer requests. Ensure raw materials, packaging, and production resources are available to meet scheduled production. Collaborate with purchasing, warehouse, and logistics teams to ensure timely material availability and product shipments. Analyze production performance and recommend scheduling improvements to increase efficiency and reduce waste. Update production schedules using ERP/MRP systems and maintain accurate production records. Communicate schedule changes to production supervisors and management. Monitor inventory levels of finished goods and raw materials. Support continuous improvement initiatives and maintain compliance with company safety and quality standards. Qualifications An associate's or bachelor's degree in supply chain, operations management, business, or a related field is preferred. 2–5 years of experience in manufacturing production scheduling, planning, or operations. Experience in plastics manufacturing, injection molding, extrusion, or packaging manufacturing is preferred. Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Excel. Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and multitasking abilities. Preferred Skills Production Planning Capacity Planning Inventory Management ERP/MRP Systems (SAP, Oracle, Plex, Microsoft Dynamics, etc.) Data Analysis Lean Manufacturing Principles Time Management Attention to Detail Team Collaboration Working Conditions Manufacturing plant environment with frequent interaction between office and production floor. May require occasional overtime or schedule adjustments to meet production demands. This position is ideal for individuals who enjoy coordinating operations, solving scheduling challenges, and ensuring efficient manufacturing processes in a fast-paced plastics production environment. Pay: $42,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Vision insurance Work Location: In person

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