Production Scheduler

Production Scheduler Location: Archbold, Ohio Job Summary The Production Scheduler plans, coordinates, and optimizes the manufacturing schedule for scaffolding products using Epicor Kinetic . This role ensures on-time production, efficient resource use, and alignment with customer demand while maintaining accurate material and capacity planning to support customer satisfaction. Responsibilities Develop and maintain detailed production schedules for components and finished goods to ensure on-time manufacturing and delivery. Coordinate production activities with sales, operations, and purchasing teams to align customer demand, inventory levels, and manufacturing capacity. Monitor production schedules and adjust priorities as needed to accommodate expedited orders, material shortages, equipment issues, or production delays. Confirm customer delivery commitments and ensure scheduling activities support on-time order fulfillment. Create, release, and manage manufacturing work orders to support production requirements. Track material availability, lead times, labor resources, and production capacity to ensure efficient workflow. Generate and analyze reports related to schedule performance, on-time delivery, capacity utilization, and production efficiency. Resolve scheduling and system-related issues that impact production flow and order fulfillment. Collaborate with purchasing to ensure raw materials and components are available to support manufacturing requirements. Evaluate machine and labor capacity to identify constraints and prevent production bottlenecks. Communicate potential production delays, capacity concerns, and scheduling conflicts to management and key stakeholders. Prepare and maintain production planning documentation and lead scheduling meetings. Partner with production supervisors, warehouse personnel, and logistics teams to ensure efficient movement of materials and finished goods. Provide routine updates regarding production priorities, schedule changes, and overall manufacturing status. Work closely with quality teams to ensure products meet required specifications and quality standards. Develop and maintain weekly manufacturing plans, including labor allocation and equipment utilization. Coordinate customer order requirements with internal departments to support service and delivery objectives. Analyze production and scheduling performance data to identify opportunities for process improvement. Recommend and implement actions to improve efficiency, reduce lead times, and eliminate waste. Support continuous improvement initiatives and operational excellence programs throughout the manufacturing process. Assist with system enhancements, process improvements, and implementation of new scheduling or planning tools. Education & Experience Associate or bachelor’s degree in operations management, Supply Chain, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience). 3+ years of experience in production scheduling, preferably in manufacturing (metal fabrication, construction equipment, or scaffolding is a plus). Hands-on experience with Epicor Kinetic (or Epicor ERP). Experience with other ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Infor) is acceptable if willing to learn Epicor. Knowledge of scaffolding products, welding, or structural steel is highly desirable. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future. Visa sponsorship and visa transfers are not available for this position. Technical & Professional Skills Strong knowledge of manufacturing planning, production scheduling, material requirements planning (MRP), capacity planning, and inventory management. Proficient in ERP systems, including work order management, production planning, scheduling, reporting, analytics, and data management. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, formulas, reporting, and data analysis. Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Just-in-Time (JIT), Kanban, and continuous imp…

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