Production Scheduler

Lg-Chem; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

LG Chem Ohio Petrochemical, Inc. in Ravenna, OH is seeking a detail-oriented Production Scheduler to support manufacturing operations.

The role focuses on developing and maintaining production schedules, coordinating daily activities across production, supply chain, and quality functions, and ensuring on-time delivery. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree (or related experience) and at least 3 years in scheduling or planning, with strong Excel skills and ERP/MRP experience (SAP

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field required or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 3 years of production scheduling, planning, or manufacturing operations experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems such as SAP; Power BI a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and communicate daily and long-range production schedules.
• Coordinate production priorities based on demand, inventory, and capacity.
• Monitor inventory accuracy and perform ERP transactions.
• Analyze production performance and reporting to support decisions.

Skills

Excel

ERP/MRP

Analytical

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

High School Diploma

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Job description

"We connect science to life for a better future."With 50,000 patents, 20,000 employees and 58 locations worldwide, LG Chem is one of the largest science and chemical companies in the world. With its rapid growth, LG Chem endeavors to become a 'Global Top 5 Chemical Company' with a balanced business portfolio that has a competitive advantage across the globe, including business divisions in petrochemicals, advanced materials, life sciences, and a subsidiary specializing in batteries.LG Chem is a leading chemical company in Korea that has continuously achieved growth through relentless challenges and innovation since its establishment in 1947. From the infrangible facial cream lid to the world’s most advanced batteries, LG Chem has turned dreams into reality and enriched our lives for 70 years. Building upon a balanced and globally competitive business portfolio, LG Chem manufactures a wide range of products from high-value added petrochemicals to renewable plastics, specializing in cutting-edge electronic and battery materials such as cathodes, as well as drugs and vaccines to deliver differentiated solutions for its customers.Beyond a chemical company, LG Chem will become a leading science-oriented corporation that creates value for our customers and is committed to reaching carbon-neutral growth by 2030 and net-zero emissions by 2050 by managing the impacts of climate change and making positive contributions to society through renewable energy and responsible supply chains.Production SchedulerLocation: Ravenna, OHStatus: Full-Time, ExemptPosition OverviewLG Chem Ohio Petrochemical, Inc. (LGCOP) is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Production Scheduler to support manufacturing operations at our ABS Compounding Facility in Ravenna, Ohio. This position is responsible for developing and maintaining production schedules, managing inventory and ERP transactions, analyzing production data, and coordinating daily activities across Production, Supply Chain, Warehouse, Quality, Maintenance, and Customer Service functions.The ideal candidate will possess strong planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills and thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop, maintain, and communicate daily and long-range production schedules.Coordinate production priorities based on customer demand, inventory levels, material availability, and manufacturing capacity.Monitor and maintain inventory accuracy through timely ERP transactions and inventory reconciliation activities.Analyze production performance, inventory data, and operational metrics to support business decisions.Generate daily, weekly, and monthly reports related to production, inventory, and operational performance.Support month-end closing activities and required operational reporting.Collaborate with Production, Supply Chain, Warehouse, Maintenance, Quality, Sales, and other stakeholders to ensure schedule attainment and on-time customer delivery.Monitor rework inventory and support material utilization initiatives.Identify opportunities for process improvements related to scheduling, inventory control, and reporting.Support continuous improvement initiatives and maintain data integrity within SAP and other business systems.Required QualificationsHigh School Diploma or GED required.Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Engineering, or a related field preferred.Minimum three (3) years of experience in production scheduling, production planning, inventory control, materials planning, supply chain coordination, or manufacturing operations.Experience working in a manufacturing environment required.Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including data analysis and reporting.Experience utilizing ERP/MRP systems; SAP experience preferred.Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.Preferred QualificationsExperience in plastics, polymer compounding, chemical manufacturing, or other process manufacturing environments.Experience with inventory management, production reporting, and operational analytics.APICS/ASCM CPIM certification preferred.Experience with Power BI or similar reporting tools is a plus.Why Join LG Chem?Join a growing manufacturing organization where you will play a critical role in supporting production efficiency, inventory accuracy, and customer satisfaction. This position offers the opportunity to work cross-functionally with multiple departments while contributing directly to operational success and continuous improvement initiatives.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.