Production Planning Assistant

Pens.com; Shelbyville (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company is seeking an experienced Production Scheduler to manage daily production schedules, coordinate materials, and ensure communication with supervisors. The ideal candidate will have 1–2 years of experience in production control and scheduling with proficiency in ERP systems like Oracle or SAP and Microsoft Excel. Attention to detail, organizational skills, and effective communication are crucial in this role. This position is based in Shelbyville, Tennessee.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in production control, scheduling, or planning roles.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing operations and production flow.
• Flexibility on working schedule.

Responsibilities

• Execute daily and weekly production schedules for assigned lines or processes.
• Verify material availability before confirming schedules.
• Maintain accurate production schedules in the ERP system.

Skills

Production control

Scheduling

Organization

Attention to detail

Communication

Tools

ERP system (Oracle / SAP)

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

Overview of Role: We are seeking an experienced and motivated Production Scheduler who will be responsible for the day‑to‑day execution of production schedules for assigned manufacturing areas. This role acts as the primary expeditor on the shop floor, ensuring materials, priorities, and schedules are executed as planned. Works in close coordination with Production Supervisors, Warehouse, and the Site Production Planner, focusing on short‑term schedule stability, material flow, and rapid issue escalation.

Job Title: Production Scheduler

Location: Shelbyville

What You Will Do

• Production Schedule Execution & Expediting
• Execute daily and weekly production schedules for assigned lines or processes
• Actively follow up on the shop floor to ensure production is running according to plan
• Track schedule adherence and identify delays, interruptions, or priority conflicts
• Expedite orders, materials, or decisions required to protect daily output and SLAs
• Provide real‑time feedback to the Production Planner on execution issues

Material & Capacity Coordination

• Verify material availability and readiness before releasing or confirming schedules
• Coordinate with Warehouse and Material Handling teams to ensure timely staging of materials
• Identify short‑term material shortages, labor gaps, or capacity constraints
• Proactively escalate risks that may impact production commitments

ERP & Data Accuracy

• Maintain accurate production schedules and execution data in the ERP system
• Ensure timely updates of work orders, production confirmations, and schedule changes
• Support data accuracy required for planning, reporting, and KPI tracking

Communication & Follow‑Up

• Communicate daily priorities and changes to Production Supervisors and Team Leaders
• Participate in daily production meetings, providing clear status updates and risks
• Serve as the main scheduling contact for execution‑related questions during the shift
• Ensure alignment between planning priorities and shop‑floor execution
• Support to Production Planning & Continuous Improvement
• Provide continuous execution feedback, constraint visibility, and shop‑floor insights to the Production Planner to support planning decisions
• Follow defined planning rules, scheduling standards, and escalation paths
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to: Schedule stability, Material flow, Throughput and execution discipline

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in production control, scheduling, or planning roles
• Languages: English required
• Basic understanding of manufacturing operations and production flow
• ERP system experience required (Oracle / SAP)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office tools
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Flexibility on working schedule

Soft Skills

• Strong organization and follow‑up discipline
• Attention to detail and data accuracy
• Clear, direct communication
• Sense of urgency and ownership
• Ability to identify issues early and escalate effectively
• Team‑oriented mindset