Production / Prototype / Tooling Scheduler

Linked Professional Services; Fraser (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Linked, LLC in Fraser, MI seeks a Production / Prototype / Tooling Scheduler to coordinate and maintain production schedules for CNC production, prototype, and tooling work. This role balances customer priorities, due dates, capacity, machine capabilities, staffing, and overall requirements.

The ideal candidate has experience scheduling in a CNC environment and collaborates across Production, Programming, Tooling, Materials, Quality, Sales and other departments to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in production scheduling, manufacturing scheduling, or production planning.
• Experience in CNC machining, tooling, or precision manufacturing preferred.
• Understanding of CNC processes, tooling, programming, inspection, and material requirements.
• Experience with an ERP or manufacturing production system.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production schedules for CNC production, prototype, and tooling work, balancing priorities, due dates, capacity, and staffing.
• Coordinate flow and priority of work across the shop and assign jobs to resources.
• Ensure prerequisites (programming, tooling, materials, inspection, outside processing) are aligned with requirements.
• Monitor progress and schedule performance daily, identify delays and conflicts.
• Adjust schedules to keep critical work moving and support on-time delivery.
• Communicate priorities and scheduling constraints across departments.
• Coordinate scheduling for prototype, tooling, and production jobs.
• Maintain accurate scheduling and job-status information in ERP and production systems.
• Provide visibility into workload, capacity, priorities, completion dates, and at-risk jobs.
• Inform departments of schedule changes and potential delivery issues.
• Identify opportunities to improve workflow and throughput.

Skills

Production scheduling

CNC machining environment

Cross-functional communication

ERP systems

Excel proficiency

Capacity planning

Prioritization

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Production / Prototype / Tooling Scheduler

• Fraser, MI

Job Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire
Pay: Based on Experience
Industry: CNC Manufacturing / Precision Machining

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Production / Prototype / Tooling Scheduler to coordinate and maintain production schedules for CNC production, prototype, and tooling work. This position will balance customer priorities, due dates, available capacity, machine capabilities, staffing, and overall production requirements.

The ideal candidate will have experience scheduling work in a CNC or machining environment and be comfortable working across Production, Programming, Tooling, Materials, Quality, Sales, and other departments to keep jobs moving and meet customer deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production schedules for CNC production, prototype, and tooling work, balancing customer priorities, due dates, available capacity, machine capabilities, staffing, and operational requirements.
• Coordinate the flow and priority of work across the shop, ensuring jobs are assigned to the appropriate resources.
• Ensure programming, tooling, materials, inspection, outside processing, and other prerequisites are aligned with production requirements.
• Monitor job progress and schedule performance daily, identifying potential delays and capacity conflicts.
• Proactively adjust schedules and priorities to keep critical work moving and support on-time delivery.
• Work closely with Production, Programming, Tooling, Materials, Quality, Sales, and other departments to communicate priorities and resolve scheduling constraints.
• Coordinate scheduling requirements for prototype, tooling, and production jobs.
• Maintain accurate scheduling and job-status information within ERP and production systems.
• Provide clear visibility into current workload, available capacity, priorities, expected completion dates, and jobs at risk.
• Communicate schedule changes and potential delivery issues to the appropriate departments.
• Identify opportunities to improve workflow, scheduling efficiency, and production throughput.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in production scheduling, manufacturing scheduling, or production planning.
• Experience working in a CNC machining, tooling, or precision manufacturing environment preferred.
• Understanding of CNC machining processes, tooling, programming, inspection, and material requirements.
• Experience working with an ERP or manufacturing production system.
• Ability to understand production capacity, machine availability, staffing, and job priorities.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple jobs and changing priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to identify potential scheduling problems and take action before they impact delivery.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, preferred.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate understands how a machine shop operates and can effectively coordinate the entire production process. They should be comfortable reviewing workload, machine capabilities, programming status, tooling, materials, inspection requirements, and due dates to determine what needs to run, when it needs to run, and what resources are required.

Linked, LLC is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We celebrate and embrace differences and are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. Our goal is to ensure that every employee and applicant is treated with respect and fairness. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates and are committed to making reasonable accommodations to support diverse needs throughout the hiring process. Linked, LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is dedicated to fostering a work environment where everyone can thrive.