First-Shift Production Scheduler: Plan & Deliver

ABB; Miles (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB in the United States is seeking a Master Schedule Planner to create and maintain detailed production schedules from the production plan, release work orders, and manage daily MRP to meet delivery targets. You will coordinate with Production Planners and project managers to optimize resources and ensure timely fulfillment.

As part of ABB, the role involves analyzing capacity, material availability, and progression of production activities to support operational goals and customer

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven ability to communicate directly with project managers regarding order status and delivery dates.
• Experience managing and coordinating multiple production schedules for MV, LV, and LIS Switchgear (SWGR) a plus.
• Strong data analysis and reporting skills with the ability to monitor performance metrics and support operational decision‑making.
• Experience managing inventory levels, inventory control processes, and material availability.
• Knowledge of logistics coordination, including scheduling, transportation, and delivery management.
• Experience handling customer orders from receipt through fulfillment while ensuring on-time delivery.
• Ability to effectively manage resources and production capacity to meet customer demand and operational goals.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must have legal authorization to work in the United States.
• Working knowledge of and ability to use tools such as measuring tapes, calipers, grinders, and other hand tools as required
• Ability to safely use a ladder while performing job duties, as needed.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Creates and maintains a detailed production schedule from the production plan.
• Releases manufacturing work orders.
• Executes daily, plant-level Materials Requirement Planning (MRP) to create and manage production requirements to meet the production delivery schedules.
• Establishes sequence and lead time of each operation to meet shipment dates per the master schedule/plan obtained from the Production Planners.
• Monitors schedule adherence, identifies key root causes for deviation, and takes follow-up improvement action.
• Feeds information on production capacity issues and material availability to Production Planners.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Communication with PMs

Data analysis

Inventory management

Logistics coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MRP system experience

Scheduling software

Job description

ABB in the United States is seeking a Master Schedule Planner to create and maintain detailed production schedules from the production plan, release work orders, and manage daily MRP to meet delivery targets. You will coordinate with Production Planners and project managers to optimize resources and ensure timely fulfillment.

As part of ABB, the role involves analyzing capacity, material availability, and progression of production activities to support operational goals and customer