Production Control Management Support (Welding Scheduler) - 1st Shift

Jefferson Industries Corporation; West Jefferson (OH); On-site; USD 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Holiday Pay

Perfect Attendance Bonus (Monthly)

Profit Sharing

401k match

Dental & Vision

Job summary

Jefferson Industries Corporation in West Jefferson, OH, is seeking a Weld Scheduler – Production Control to plan, schedule, and coordinate welding production activities to meet customer requirements with a focus on efficiency, quality, and on-time delivery.

This role works closely with production, logistics, quality, maintenance, and supply chain teams to maintain a balanced schedule and support continuous improvement initiatives in a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field preferred.
• 2–5 years of production scheduling or production control experience in an automotive manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience with robotic welding, resistance welding, or metal fabrication processes is preferred.
• Knowledge of production planning, capacity planning, and inventory management.
• Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, Plex, QAD, or similar).
• Strong Microsoft Excel and data analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly weld shop production schedules.
• Coordinate production requirements based on customer demand, inventory levels, and production capacity.
• Monitor production progress and adjust schedules to minimize downtime and meet delivery commitments.
• Release production orders and prioritize work based on customer requirements.
• Collaborate with production supervisors to resolve scheduling conflicts and capacity constraints.
• Monitor material availability and coordinate with purchasing and logistics to prevent shortages.
• Track key production metrics, including schedule adherence, throughput, and equipment utilization.
• Communicate schedule changes promptly to production, warehouse, shipping, and customer service teams.
• Analyze production data to identify bottlenecks and recommend process improvements.
• Maintain accurate production records and scheduling information in ERP/MRP systems.
• Support inventory control by maintaining optimal work-in-process (WIP) levels.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles.
• Ensure compliance with company safety policies, quality standards, and automotive customer requirements.

Skills

Excel data analysis

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Associate's degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Plex

QAD

Job description

Job Details

Level: Experienced
Job Location: Jefferson Industries Corp - West Jefferson, OH 43162
Position Type: Full Time
Education Level: None
Salary Range: $22.50 - $25.50
Hourly Travel Percentage: Negligible
Job Shift: First
Job Category: Automotive

As the North American headquarters forG-TEKT Corporation, Jefferson Industries actively participates in the Global Automotive Industry. As part of our involvement, Jefferson Industries Corporation offers design and development for press dies and other tools necessary to produce automotive products. We embrace programs for product development including product design review and Advanced Product Quality Planning. Our facilities support high quality product manufacturing, and we provide a timely and flexible approach to meeting the needs of our customers.

We are actively seeking a Management Support associate to join our Production Control Department on 1st shift (core schedule, Monday-Friday, 5:00 am - 1:30 pm)

JIC associates are eligible for a comprehensive and competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

• Weekly Pay
  • $22.50/hour starting wage
  • Base-Rate Pay increase every three (3) months for the first year
  • Additional $1.00/hour at 5 and 10 years of service
• Holiday Pay
  • Shutdown Pay
    • Summer - around July 4th holiday
    • Winter - around Christmas/New Year's holiday
• Monthly Perfect Attendance Bonus
• Annual Perfect Attendance Bonus
• Bi-annual TEAM Achievement Bonus
• Annual Profit Share Bonus
• Benefits
  • Paid vacation
  • Three (3) medical options to allow you the flexibility to choose what level of coverage best fits you and your family's needs
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (medical and dependent care)
  • Free Dental & Vision (must be enrolled in medical benefit)
  • Voluntary Supplemental
    • Life Insurance
    • Hospital Indemnity
    • Group Accident
    • Critical Illness
  • Company-paid
    • Short-term Disability
    • Long-term Disability
    • Basic Life & AD&D
      • Employee coverage - 2 times annual base earnings
      • Spouse - flat $10,000
      • Child - flat up to $5,000
  • 401k Retirement
    • Traditional Contribution
    • ROTH Contribution
    • Company Match
  • 401k Retirement Profit Share
    • Funded 100% by Company based on a percentage of eligible earnings each quarter
    • Eligible regardless of participation in 401K Retirement
  • Referral Bonus
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Safety Equipment Reimbursement (safety boots & prescription safety glasses)
  • Company-paid uniforms, including laundering
  • Tickets@Work - web-based discount program (hotels, car rental, tickets, etc.)

Job Summary

The Weld Scheduler – Production Control is responsible for planning, scheduling, and coordinating welding production activities to ensure customer requirements are met while maximizing efficiency, quality, and on-time delivery. This role works closely with production, logistics, quality, maintenance, and supply chain teams to maintain a balanced production schedule and support continuous improvement initiatives in an automotive manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly weld shop production schedules.
• Coordinate production requirements based on customer demand, inventory levels, and production capacity.
• Monitor production progress and adjust schedules to minimize downtime and meet delivery commitments.
• Release production orders and prioritize work based on customer requirements.
• Collaborate with production supervisors to resolve scheduling conflicts and capacity constraints.
• Monitor material availability and coordinate with purchasing and logistics to prevent shortages.
• Track key production metrics, including schedule adherence, throughput, and equipment utilization.
• Communicate schedule changes promptly to production, warehouse, shipping, and customer service teams.
• Analyze production data to identify bottlenecks and recommend process improvements.
• Maintain accurate production records and scheduling information in ERP/MRP systems.
• Support inventory control by maintaining optimal work-in-process (WIP) levels.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles.
• Ensure compliance with company safety policies, quality standards, and automotive customer requirements.
• Other duties as assigned

QualificationsRequired Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Supply Chain Management or a related field preferred.
• 2–5 years of production scheduling or production control experience in an automotive manufacturing environment along with HS Diploma.
• Experience with robotic welding, resistance welding, or metal fabrication processes is preferred.
• Knowledge of production planning, capacity planning, and inventory management.
• Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, Plex, QAD, or similar).
• Strong Microsoft Excel and data analysis skills.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Preferred Skills

• Understanding of automotive production systems and Just-in-Time (JIT) manufacturing.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Familiarity with IATF 16949 quality standards.
• Strong analytical and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in both office and manufacturing environments.
• Occasionally walking throughout the production floor.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) while on the shop floor.