Manufacturing Scheduler

Boutique Recruiting; Saugus (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) match

Paid sick time

Paid holidays

PTO

Performance reviews

4-day workweek option

Job summary

Boutique Recruiting is seeking a Manufacturing Scheduler for a growing precision manufacturer in Massachusetts. The role focuses on owning the master production schedule and aligning customer orders, shop capacity, and priorities across production, machining, and purchasing.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in manufacturing scheduling in a machine shop or precision environment and thrives in a fast-paced setting. The role offers strong growth potential, competitive compensation, and benefits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of manufacturing scheduling or production scheduling experience.
• Strong experience managing master production schedules.
• Hands-on understanding of machining or manufacturing operations.
• Experience with capacity planning, production priorities, and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the master production schedule across the manufacturing operation.
• Create and maintain production schedules based on customer requirements, capacity, materials, and delivery timelines.
• Coordinate with production, machining, purchasing and other teams to keep jobs on schedule.
• Monitor production progress and adjust schedules as priorities or capacity change.
• Identify delays and conflicts and proactively develop solutions.
• Track job status and communicate updates to management and production teams.
• Prioritize work based on deadlines, capacity, and operational needs.
• Maintain scheduling records and seek efficiency improvements.
• Gradually take full ownership of day-to-day scheduling.

Skills

Master production scheduling

Machining operations understanding

Capacity planning

Production prioritization

Microsoft Word

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Word

Job description

Position Title: Manufacturing Scheduler

A growing precision manufacturing operation is looking for an experienced Manufacturing Scheduler to take ownership of its master production schedule and play a critical role in keeping customer orders, shop capacity, and production priorities aligned. This is a newly created position designed for someone who understands how a machine shop operates and can confidently manage scheduling across production, machining, purchasing, and other internal teams.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of hands‑on manufacturing scheduling experience, preferably within a machine shop or precision manufacturing environment. They are organized, proactive, and comfortable adjusting priorities in a fast‑paced operation where customer deadlines and production needs can change quickly.

Salary Range: $55,000–$100,000 / Year, DOE

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the master production schedule across the manufacturing operation
• Create and maintain production schedules based on customer requirements, available capacity, materials, and delivery timelines
• Coordinate closely with production, machining, purchasing and other internal teams to keep jobs on schedule
• Monitor production progress and adjust schedules as priorities, capacity, or customer requirements change
• Identify potential delays, capacity constraints, and scheduling conflicts and proactively develop solutions
• Track job status and communicate scheduling updates to management and production teams
• Prioritize work based on customer deadlines, shop capacity, and operational requirements
• Maintain accurate scheduling and production records while identifying opportunities to improve efficiency
• Gradually take full ownership of day‑to‑day scheduling while supporting broader operational needs

Requirements

• 3+ years of manufacturing scheduling or production scheduling experience
• Strong experience managing master production schedules
• Hands‑on understanding of machining or manufacturing operations
• Experience with capacity planning, production priorities, customer deadlines, and changing schedules
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Working proficiency with Microsoft Word
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment
• Stable work history with an interest in building a long‑term career
• Machine shop or precision manufacturing experience strongly preferred

Benefits

• Medical and dental insurance with employer contribution
• 401(k) with generous employer match
• Paid sick time
• Paid holidays
• PTO
• Annual performance and compensation reviews
• Flexible scheduling with the potential for a 4‑day workweek