Manufacturing Scheduler: Master Production Flow & Materials

THK Manufacturing of America; Hebron (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

Vacation

Personal time

401k Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Maternity & Paternity Leave

Uniforms

Culture of support

Job summary

THK Manufacturing of America in Hebron, OH is seeking a Scheduling Specialist to drive the daily flow of materials and production. You will work with Production and Warehouse teams to decide what to run, when to release materials, and which orders take priority, ensuring materials are available when needed.

This role requires strong problem-solving abilities and the flexibility to quickly adjust priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in manufacturing, production scheduling, production control, material planning, or industrial logistics.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and production flow.
• Ability to read production schedules, determine priorities, and quickly adjust plans as conditions change.
• Strong communication and organizational skills with the ability to work across multiple departments.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems preferred.
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing, Kanban, Just-in-Time, 5S, and continuous improvement is a plus.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and maintain a strong sense of urgency.
• Comfortable spending time on the production floor to understand material flow, inventory levels, and operational needs.

Responsibilities

• Production Scheduling & Prioritization: Create and maintain production schedules based on customer demand, material availability, capacity, and operational priorities.
• Material Release Planning: Coordinate the timely release of materials throughout the plant to keep production moving and prevent unnecessary downtime.
• Production Flow: Monitor material movement through each process, identify potential delays, and adjust priorities to support production targets.
• Kanban & Inventory Management: Monitor Kanban levels, material racks, and shop-floor inventory. Trigger Material Orders (MOs) through the ERP system to maintain appropriate material levels.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Work closely with Production Supervisors, Warehouse, and other departments to communicate daily priorities, material needs, changeovers, and potential constraints.
• Material Order Management: Create and maintain GY orders, monitor due dates, and ensure appropriate Kanban quantities are maintained.
• Problem Solving: Anticipate material or scheduling issues and take action before they impact production.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job description

THK Manufacturing of America in Hebron, OH is seeking a Scheduling Specialist to drive the daily flow of materials and production. You will work with Production and Warehouse teams to decide what to run, when to release materials, and which orders take priority, ensuring materials are available when needed.

This role requires strong problem-solving abilities and the flexibility to quickly adjust priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.