Production Master Scheduler

Raymond Corp.; Muscatine (IA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Paid time off

Medical plans

Dental & Vision

401(k) match

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Professional development

Great company culture

Job summary

The Raymond Corporation in Muscatine, IA is seeking a Master Production Scheduler to develop and maintain production schedules, balance customer demands with resources, and coordinate with purchasing and production teams to keep operations running smoothly.

We value accuracy and strong attention to detail with a proactive approach to scheduling. This on-site role offers standard hours 6am–3pm and opportunities for relocation support within TMHNA.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in customer service or master planning.
• Understanding of inventory planning and MRP.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• High accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to analyze data for independent decisions.
• Capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong Excel/Word skills.
• Creativity and opportunities for improvement.
• Excellent organizational and time management.
• Cross-functional communication with production and materials planning.

Responsibilities

• Schedule forklift production for assigned product lines using JD Edwards.
• Analyze lead-time and production swap requests.
• Assess bills of materials for build rate changes and changes.
• Identify production constraints when filling schedules.
• Maintain JDE Planning Bills and forecast parts demand.
• Generate end item level work orders for lines.
• Create POs and manage backlog; validate backlog inputs.
• Update build rates as production plan changes.
• Produce daily and monthly standard reports and analyses.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Time management

Organizational skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or related

Tools

JD Edwards (JDE)

Power BI

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Workplace Type

On-site

Full-time/Part-time

Full-time

Shift

1st

Sponsorship Statement

Employment authorization required. The Raymond Corporation will not pursue visa sponsorship for this position.

Job Description

Join our Raymond Team as a Master Production Scheduler!

The Role:

We’re seeking a passionate and dedicated Master Production Scheduler who brings accuracy and strong attention to detail to the table. In this role, you’ll develop and maintain production schedules, balance customer demands with available resources and inventory, monitor production progress, identify potential scheduling conflicts, and work closely with purchasing, production, and other departments to keep operations running smoothly. We value innovative and creative ideas—yes, even during meetings (where snacks are always welcome). If you enjoy tackling challenges with positivity and a bit of humor, you’ll feel right at home here.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Schedules/plans forklift production for assigned product lines using JD Edwards and the JD Edwards (JDE) OneWorld configurator
• Through detailed analysis, determines answers to all lead-time and production swap requests.
• Analyze bills of material to understand the material impact of build rate adjustments, specification changes, and cancellations.
• Responsible for identifying and observing production constraints when filling and sequencing the production schedule.
• Maintains JDE Planning Bills, updating historical parts mix as required, thereby forecasting parts demand to our supply base.
• Generates end item level work orders for assigned product lines.
• Generates POs as needed and manages backlog.
• Validates backlog as an input into the overall production planning process.
• Updates build rates in response to changes in the production plan.
• Generates standard (daily, monthly) reports and special analyses as required.
• Performs related work as assigned.

What We’re Looking For:

• Three years of experience in customer service/master planning or related field.
• Requires an understanding of inventory planning, and MRP.
• Requires exceptional written and verbal communication capabilities to assure that all communications are clear, concise, professional and credible.
• Requires an exceptional degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Capable of conducting thorough data analysis to support independent decision-making.
• Adaptable and efficient in managing multiple priorities within a fast-paced work environment.
• Strong Microsoft Excel/Word skills necessary
• Ability to think creatively and pinpoint opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Strong organizational skills and effective time management.
• Ability to communicate cross functionally with production and materials planning to understand possible constraints or delays

What Sets You Apart:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or related
• Experience with JDE and /or Power BI

Where and When You’ll Work:

• This is an in-person role located at our Muscatine, IA facility – ideal for those who thrive in a hands-on, team-oriented environment.
• Standard working hours 6am – 3pm.

What Your Total Compensation & Benefits Package will look like:

Salary -$50,980 - $83,895 per year. Compensation depends on the selected candidate’s education and experience.

Relocation: This role may be eligible for relocation assistance.

• Generous Paid Time Off and 13 Paid Holidays
• Affordable Medical plans and no-cost Dental & Vision options
• 100% 401(k) match up to 6%
• Company-Paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with access to mental health care, legal support, and financial guidance
• Recognition and Kaizen (continuous improvement) Reward Programs
• Meaningful opportunities for personal and professional development
• Best in class work culture!

Together Let’s Innovate. Build. Grow.

Toyota Material Handling North America (TMHNA), the industry leader in forklift sales, comprises two main brands: Toyota Material Handling and The Raymond Corporation. We believe investing in the best people, products, and processes will fuel our future success, and we will always be driven by our foundational principles of “respect for people” and “continuous improvement”. With opportunities across North America, we are confident you will find the right position within TMHNA that can help you build a long, fulfilling career.

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