Data-Driven Production Scheduler | Cross-Functional Ops

LG; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 58,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

LG Chem Ohio Petrochemical, Inc. is looking for a detail-oriented Production Scheduler to support manufacturing operations at the Ravenna, OH ABS Compounding Facility.

You will develop and maintain production schedules, manage inventory, and coordinate daily activities across Production, Supply Chain, Warehouse, Quality, Maintenance, and Customer Service functions. The ideal candidate has 3+ years in scheduling or planning in a manufacturing setting, with strong Excel and SAP experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business Admin, Industrial Engineering, or related field preferred.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience in production scheduling, planning, inventory control, materials planning, or manufacturing operations.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and data analysis.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems; SAP preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and communicate daily and long-range production schedules.
• Coordinate priorities based on customer demand, inventory, material availability, and capacity.
• Monitor inventory accuracy through ERP transactions and reconciliations.
• Analyze production performance, inventory data, and operational metrics for decisions.
• Generate daily, weekly, and monthly reports on production and inventory.
• Support month-end closing activities and operational reporting.
• Collaborate with Production, Supply Chain, Warehouse, Maintenance, Quality, Sales and others to ensure on-time delivery.
• Monitor rework inventory and support material utilization initiatives.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements in scheduling, inventory control, and reporting.
• Maintain data integrity within SAP and other systems.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's in Supply Chain Management

Tools

SAP ERP

Power BI

Excel

Job description

LG Chem Ohio Petrochemical, Inc. is looking for a detail-oriented Production Scheduler to support manufacturing operations at the Ravenna, OH ABS Compounding Facility.

You will develop and maintain production schedules, manage inventory, and coordinate daily activities across Production, Supply Chain, Warehouse, Quality, Maintenance, and Customer Service functions. The ideal candidate has 3+ years in scheduling or planning in a manufacturing setting, with strong Excel and SAP experience.