Production Scheduler Job

Primary location: Libertyville, Illinois Relocation offered: No Employment status: Full-Time Travel: <10% Non-compete: No The estimated base salary range for this role is $65,000-$75,000 per year. Individual pay is based upon location, skills and expertise, experience and other relevant factors What does it mean to work at MRK Industries, Inc., a subsidiary of Armstrong World Industries? It means being immersed in a supportive culture that recognizes you as a key player in Armstrong's future. We are a large company with a local feel, where you will get to know and collaborate with leadership and your colleagues across the company. By joining us, you'll have the opportunity to make the most of your potential. Alongside a competitive remuneration package, you will receive: A benefits package including: medical, dental, prescription drug, life insurance, 401k match, long-term disability coverage, vacation and sick time, and many more. Personal development to grow your career with us based on your strengths and interests. A working culture that balances individual achievement with teamwork and collaboration. We draw on each other's strengths and allow for different work styles to build engagement and satisfaction to deliver results. Reporting to the Buyer Supervisor, the Production Scheduler plays a crucial role in production planning and scheduling to ensure all customer demand is accurately captured, one-off product manufacturing requirements with efficient use of resources and maintaining on-time delivery performance. The analyst collaborates with the Buyer Supervisor and other members of the plant team to align, supply chain needs, plant schedules and asset capacities to meet business objectives while scaling operations toward best-in-class standards. What's In It For You Opportunity to support and optimize production schedules within Excel & Power BI. Ability to collaborate with Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, and vendors. Participation in Kaizen events and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance planning effectiveness. Opportunity to provide guidance and informal training for less experienced planners. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Note: Each level builds on the prior, reflecting increasing scope, complexity, independence, and impact. What You'll Do Level I – Grade 7 Develops and maintains production schedules within Excel & Power BI Monitors schedules and adjusts plans based on order priorities, material availability, and vendor inputs. Coordinates production activities for standard, custom, and sample orders. Releases jobs to the shop floor and ensures accurate system tracking. Communicates production status and escalates risks impacting delivery or schedule adherence. Supports capacity planning using established parameters and escalates constraints as needed. Maintains KPI reporting and updates Gemba boards to reflect current production performance. Collaborates with Operations to provide input for schedule Level II – Grade 8 Develops and optimizes master production schedules within Excel & Power BI Analyzes demand, labor, and equipment constraints to balance production loads and meet customer commitments. Monitors and proactively adjusts schedules to address bottlenecks and changing priorities. Leads recovery scheduling efforts to minimize disruption impacts and maintain delivery performance. Serves as a primary point of contact for production status, delays, and forecast changes. Analyzes KPIs and Gemba board data to identify trends and drive root cause corrective actions. Collaborates with Engineering, Supply Chain, and Operations to provide input for schedule Supports Kaizen events and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance planning effectiveness. Provides guidance and informal training for less experienced planners. What Will Make You Successful Complete working knowledge of all facets of MRP (Materials Requirements Planning) and of the …

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