Production Planner / Scheduler - Aluminum division

Le Sueur Incorporated; Le Sueur (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous medical/dental insurance plan

Flexible PTO/UTO policy

401k with company match

Paid Holidays

Company-paid Short-term disability

Employee assistance plan

Career advancement

Formal leadership development

Education reimbursement program

Recognition and awards

Employee events

Job summary

Le Sueur Incorporated is seeking a Production Scheduler to create and manage production schedules, optimize efficiency, and ensure timely completion of goals in a manufacturing environment.

You will utilize ERP systems and scheduling software to develop master schedules, monitor daily results, and coordinate with internal teams to align materials, inventory, and resources with delivery commitments. This role requires strong time management and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 2 or more years of relevant experience.
• Decision-making, effective time management, and good communication skills, plus MS Office and a high degree of Excel spreadsheet competency.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes ERP systems, planning and scheduling software, or other tools to develop and maintain master schedules.
• Monitors daily production results and revises scheduling based on changes in materials, designs, equipment, or resources.
• Gathers data from internal teams to incorporate materials, inventories, resource availability, and delivery commitments into schedules.
• Works on production job completions and is involved in inventory reconciliations and reporting.
• Monitors status of production results and prepares reports on results against plan.
• Provides effective communication across cross-functional departments regarding production flow.

Skills

Decision-making

Time management

Communication

MS Office

Excel

Education

High School diploma

Associates or Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Job description

1st Shift Mon- Fri 7:00 am- 3:30 pm

Position Summary:

The Production Scheduler is responsible for creating and managing production schedules to optimize efficiency, align resources, and ensure timely completion of production goals.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Utilizes ERP systems, planning and scheduling software, or other database tools to develop and maintain master schedules and generate reporting.
• Monitors daily production results and revises scheduling responsive to changes in the flow of materials, designs, equipment, or other resources.
• Gathers data from internal teams to incorporate materials, inventories, resource availability, and delivery commitments into schedules.
• Work on production job completions and be involved in inventory reconciliations and reporting.
• Utilizes knowledge of production specifications, manufacturing processes, materials availability, and application of mathematical planning tools to develop a plan.
• Monitors status of production results and prepares reports on results against plan.
• Provides effective communication across cross-functional departments as it pertains to production flow.
• Willingly modifies work schedule and duties to accommodate Company needs.
• All other duties as assigned.
• May require successful completion of specific education, training, or certifications.

Education & Experience Requirements:

Minimum Education: High School diploma

Preferred Education: Associates or Bachelor's degree

Minimum Skills/Experience: 2 or more years of relevant experience. Decision-making, effective time management, and good communication skills, plus MS Office and a high degree of excel Spreadsheet competency.

Preferred Skills/Experience: Above plus 5 or more years of relevant experience and thorough knowledge of company manufacturing operations.

Functional Requirements

Routinely able to:

• Carry up to 10 pounds a minimal distance of 100 feet
• Walk multiple distances of up to 300 feet
• Reach forward, less than 90° shoulder flexion
• Sit for prolonged periods of time
• Climb stairs of varying heights
• Bend at trunk
• Crouch
• Reach overhead, over 90° shoulder flexion

Industry Leading Benefits:

• Generous medical/dental insurance plan
• Flexible PTO/UTO policy
• 401k with company match
• Paid Holidays
• Company-paid Short-term disability
• Employee assistance plan
• Career advancement
• Formal leadership development
• Education reimbursement program
• Recognition and awards
• Employee events (fishing contests, Christmas turkeys, potlucks, appreciation meals, and more)