Production Scheduler

FTI; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Faith Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Production Scheduler to develop and maintain detailed shop floor schedules, translating the production plan into sequenced tasks for manufacturing operations. You will collaborate with production, planning, materials, and logistics to ensure on-time delivery of Excellerate.

The ideal candidate is solutions-oriented, detail-focused, and thrives in a fast-paced environment where priorities shift and precision matters. Typical schedule is 7:00 a.m.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business, or related field preferred.
• 2–4 years of experience in production scheduling, shop floor coordination, or manufacturing support.
• Experience in OEM, discrete manufacturing, or configure-to-order environments preferred.
• Travel: 0-10%.
• Work hours: 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain detailed production schedules across lines, work centers and shifts.
• Coordinate with production, planning, materials, and logistics to ensure schedule adherence.
• Release work orders and prioritize urgent orders to meet delivery commitments.
• Track KPIs such as schedule adherence and on-time delivery.

Skills

Detail oriented

Scheduling

Cross-functional

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ERP software

Job description

You've discovered something special. A company that cares. Cares about leading the way in construction, engineering, manufacturing and renewable energy. Cares about redefining how energy is designed, applied and consumed. Cares about thoughtfully growing to meet market demands. And - as \"one of the Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America\" - is focused on the mind/body/soul of team members through our Culture of Care.

The Production Scheduler is responsible for developing and maintaining detailed shop floor schedules that translate the production plan into sequenced and time-phased tasks for manufacturing operations. This role works closely with production, planning, materials, and logistics teams to ensure the efficient flow of work orders, minimize downtime, and support on-time delivery of Excellerate.

Reporting to the Manufacturing Planning and Control Manager, the Production Scheduler focuses on short-term scheduling execution, resource balancing, and real-time adjustments to maintain operational alignment with production goals.

The ideal candidate is solutions-oriented, detail-focused, and thrives in a fast-paced environment where priorities shift frequently and precision matters.

Minimum Requirements

Education: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business, or a related field preferred.

Experience: 2-4 years of experience in production scheduling, shop floor coordination, or manufacturing support. Experience in OEM, discrete manufacturing, or configure-to-order environments preferred.

Travel: 0-10%

Work Schedule: Typical work hours are between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday. Works a sufficient schedule to meet the expectations of the role.

Key Responsibilities

Shop Floor Scheduling Execution

• Create and maintain detailed production schedules that sequence work orders across production lines, work centers, and shifts.


• Ensure schedules align with material availability, labor resources, and capacity constraints.


• Adjust and reschedule tasks in response to real-time issues such as equipment downtime, material shortages, or order changes.

Coordination & Communication

• Collaborate daily with production, planning, materials, and logistics teams to review schedule adherence and resolve issues.


• Communicate schedule changes clearly to relevant stakeholders and ensure alignment with delivery timelines.


• Support shift supervisors and team leads by providing clear visibility to schedule priorities and constraints.

Order Management And Prioritization

• Release work orders and ensure proper sequence for build efficiency.


• Prioritize urgent or at-risk orders based on customer commitments and operational factors.


• Maintain schedule compliance with Master Production Schedule (MPS) and order deadlines.

System And Data Accuracy

• Maintain scheduling data within the ERP or APS system, including operation times, lead times, and order statuses.


• Track key performance indicators such as schedule adherence, throughput, and on-time delivery.


• Generate reports and visual tools to communicate scheduling performance and trends.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify and recommend improvements in scheduling logic, constraints, and processes to enhance efficiency.


• Support cross-functional initiatives focused on lead time reduction, flow improvement, and responsiveness.


• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

The job description and responsibilities described are intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.

How Does FTI Give YOU the Chance to Thrive?

If you're energized by new challenges, FTI provides you with many opportunities. Joining FTI opens doors to redefine what's possible for your future.

Once you're a team member, you're supported and provided with the knowledge and resources to achieve your career goals with FTI. You're officially in the driver's seat of your career, and FTI's career development and continued education programs give you opportunities to position yourself for success.

FTI is a \"merit to the core\" organization. We recognize and reward top performers, offering competitive, merit-based compensation, career path development and a flexible and robust benefits package.

Benefits Are The Game-Changer

We provide industry-leading benefits as an investment in the lives of team members and their families. You're invited to review the full list of FTI benefits available to regular/full-time team members. Start here. Grow here. Succeed here.

Faith Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer - veterans/disabled.

Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a background and drug test