Manufacturing Scheduler: Lean, Data-Driven Planner

Gea Group; Janesville (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid holidays

PTO 136h

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness program

Employee Assistance

Job summary

GEA Group is seeking a Scheduler in the United States to develop and maintain production schedules, coordinate with multiple departments, and ensure on-time delivery of materials to the shop floor while driving lean initiatives and continuous improvement.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, use of ERP systems, and strong organizational skills in a manufacturing environment. This is a full-time position based in the U.S. without visa sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines.
• Analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with leaders.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain production, work, and shipment schedules.
• Maintain production capacity schedule and forecast.
• Prioritize work orders to optimize resources.
• Coordinate with department supervisors on progress and dates.
• Assist in solving production problems.
• Interact with shop floor management to improve efficiencies.
• Provide information to Manufacturing and Project Managers.
• Prepare status and performance reports for management.
• Coordinate with supply chain for timely material delivery.
• Develop departmental and company goals.
• Drive cost reduction and lean improvement initiatives.
• Inform relevant departments of schedule changes.
• Assess staffing needs for current and future workloads.
• Create tracking measures to improve workflows.
• Support production excellence data gathering and reporting in global systems.
• Lead daily status update meetings.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Time management

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Lean/continuous improvement

ERP systems

MS Office

Self-motivation

Strategic goals

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

ERP systems

MS Office

Job description

GEA Group is seeking a Scheduler in the United States to develop and maintain production schedules, coordinate with multiple departments, and ensure on-time delivery of materials to the shop floor while driving lean initiatives and continuous improvement.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, use of ERP systems, and strong organizational skills in a manufacturing environment. This is a full-time position based in the U.S. without visa sponsorship.