Plant Scheduler

ITW; Fairmont (MN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

HSA/FSA with company match

401(k) plan

Job summary

ITW is seeking a Plant Scheduler to create and optimize the production schedule, ensuring customer orders are met on time while maximizing inventory and capacity efficiency. The role coordinates demand, materials, capacity, and shop floor activities, and drives continuous improvement in planning processes.

You will report to the Production/Strategic Sourcing/Materials Manager and work with cross-functional teams to resolve disruptions and keep production on track.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent experience in business or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a business setting.
• Experience in a manufacturing setting is preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and data entry accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain short and medium-term production schedules (daily, weekly, monthly).
• Coordinate with sales, procurement, engineering, quality, maintenance and warehouse to ensure material availability and capacity alignment.
• Monitor shop floor progress vs. schedule and resolve delays, bottlenecks and shortages.
• Prioritize production to optimize throughput and meet customer commitments.
• Maintain and update Bills of Material (BOM), routings, and planning data in the ERP system.
• Communicate schedule changes and production status to stakeholders.
• Prepare and distribute daily/weekly production reports.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Data entry

Education

Associate degree in business or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Description:

Summary:

The Plant Scheduler is responsible for creating, maintaining and optimizing the production schedule to ensure customer orders are met on time, and inventory and capacity are used effectively. This role coordinates demand, materials, capacity and shop floor activities, resolves production disruptions, and drives continuous improvement in planning processes. Reports to the Production/Strategic Sourcing/Materials Manager.

What You Will Do

• Create and maintain short and medium-term production schedules (daily, weekly, monthly)
• Coordinate with sales, procurement, engineering, quality, maintenance and warehouse to ensure material availability, machine capacity and labor are aligned with the schedule
• Monitor shop floor progress vs. schedule, proactively identify and resolve delays, bottlenecks and material shortages, expedite critical orders
• Prioritize and sequence production to optimize throughput, minimize changeovers and meet customer commitments
• Maintain and update Bills of Material (BOM), routings, standard run rates and planning data in the ERP system
• Communicate schedule changes and production status to stakeholders
• Prepare and distribute daily/weekly production reports

What We Are Looking For

• Associate’s degree in business or related field or equivalent experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a business setting
• Experience in a manufacturing setting
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Excellent Data entry and clerical skills
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail

Company Benefits

Best in Class Benefits: Our total rewards package is broad and offers comprehensive support from health and wellness, to retirement and financial stability.

• Affordable Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• HSA/FSA with a company match
• Income Protection Benefits
• Industry Leading 401(k) plan
• Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave
• Matching Gift and Volunteer Program

Opportunities to Get Involved and Give Back

• Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) are employee-led organizations that bring together diverse groups of people to share experiences and innovative ideas to help accelerate our path to full potential
• It is also our commitment to a diverse and inclusive work environment, strive to create a place where everyone is welcome to contribute their talents and ideas.
• ITW Hearts Giving Hope Program provide employees an opportunity to give back and help families in our neighborhoods who are in need

Pay Range:

$24.30 - $28.00

Additional Information

It is the policy of Avery Weigh-Tronix to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Avery Weigh-Tronix will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Compensation Information:

Pay Range:

$24.30 - $28.00

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.