Foundry Production Scheduler: Master Schedule & Ops

Stainless Foundry & Engineering, LLC.; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Stainless Foundry & Engineering, LLC. is seeking a Production Planner to manage the production schedule and drive improvements in planning and operational processes.

You will build melt schedules, verify material availability, and coordinate across molding, engineering, and customer service to optimize throughput. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree or related experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or 2–4 years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; ERP experience is helpful.
• Strong interpersonal skills, poise, tact and diplomacy in all interactions.
• Able to plan effectively and prioritize multiple projects with strong organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Build and update master melt schedules based on casting requirements and shop floor capacity.
• Verify raw material, scrap, and alloy availability prior scheduling; collaborate with multiple departments.
• Align melting output with molding, pouring, engineering and customer service teams; maintain cross-department communication.
• Balance customer demand, inventory targets, production capacity, and material availability to maximize service and efficiency.
• Review all POs for production control and ensure dates can be met, coordinating with molding and wax room for rush jobs.
• Create shop orders and manage Make to Stock in line with customer requirements.
• Oversee scheduling for the assigned business unit and provide recovery plans as needed.
• Determine material availability, capacity, and production priorities; maintain proper inventory levels.
• Analyze trends, develop reports, and communicate production performance insights.
• Launch demand into ERP system and manage front-end master scheduling processes.
• Handle all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Planning & prioritization

Verbal & written communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in operations management, logistics, or supply chain

2–4 years related experience

ERP database experience helpful

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP databases

Job description

Stainless Foundry & Engineering, LLC. is seeking a Production Planner to manage the production schedule and drive improvements in planning and operational processes.

You will build melt schedules, verify material availability, and coordinate across molding, engineering, and customer service to optimize throughput. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree or related experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP systems.