ERP-Savvy Production Scheduler & Planning

Dixon Valve Company; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Training opportunities

Paid vacation, PTO, and holidays

Gym reimbursements

Job summary

The Dixon Group in Winchester, VA is seeking a detail-oriented Production Scheduler to balance customer demand, capacity, and material availability to ensure on-time delivery. This on-site role supports cross-functional teams across Engineering, Purchasing, and Customer Service.

You will manage shop floor schedules, BOMs, routers, and DDS data while using ERP systems and Microsoft 365. The salary range is $20.00–$25.00 per hour, with benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience in manufacturing, production planning, customer service or a similar dynamic environment.
• Strong computer skills with Microsoft 365; experience navigating ERP systems is a major plus.
• Prior experience in production scheduling, purchasing, inventory control, or manufacturing operations.
• Proficiency with scheduling software, ERP systems, and Microsoft Office (Excel).
• Excellent analytical and mathematical skills, attention to detail, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively across functions.
• High attention to detail and a strong commitment to accuracy; ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Strategically schedule and coordinate shop floor operations across multiple departments to ensure smooth and efficient production.
• Oversee and maintain accurate Bills of Materials, manufacturing routers, and detailed cost data within our DDS system.
• Collaborate with the planning team to respond to client inquiries and process new orders.
• Partner with Engineering, Planning, and Customer Service to cost new parts for client quotes.
• Develop and adjust production schedules based on orders, forecasts, and priorities.
• Coordinate with Manufacturing, Purchasing, Supply Chain, and Sales to align schedules with capacity and demand.
• Monitor production progress and resolve scheduling conflicts or constraints.
• Create and maintain factory orders, routings, and production documentation.
• Analyze material availability and inventory levels to ensure uninterrupted production.
• Prepare and issue purchase orders to vendors, ensure timely acknowledgment.
• Maintain vendor pricing and supply chain data accuracy.
• Use scheduling and ERP systems to track timelines, status, and metrics.
• Prepare production and scheduling reports for management review.
• Provide back-up support to front desk operations as needed (phone and visitor reception).

Skills

Production scheduling

ERP systems

Excel

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Prioritization

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

DDS system

Scheduling software

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft 365

Job description

The Dixon Group in Winchester, VA is seeking a detail-oriented Production Scheduler to balance customer demand, capacity, and material availability to ensure on-time delivery. This on-site role supports cross-functional teams across Engineering, Purchasing, and Customer Service.

You will manage shop floor schedules, BOMs, routers, and DDS data while using ERP systems and Microsoft 365. The salary range is $20.00–$25.00 per hour, with benefits and opportunities for professional growth.