Production Scheduler

LayerZero Power Systems, Inc.; Aurora (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Medical plan options

Employee Assistance Program

Health Savings Account

Retirement matching

Parental leave

Job summary

LayerZero Power Systems, LLC is seeking a Production Scheduler to translate customer demand, production requirements, and material availability into an executable schedule by machine and work center.

This role balances capacity, labor, tooling, and materials to meet due dates, coordinating with Operations, Materials, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain, while maintaining accurate ERP/MRP data and driving scheduling improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience in production planning and scheduling in manufacturing.
• Experience with multiple machines/work centers and capacity constraints.
• Strong understanding of capacity, cycle/ setup times, routings and constraints.
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems.
• Strong Excel skills and data analysis to translate demand into schedules.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong cross-department communication and coordination.

Responsibilities

• Translate demand, orders, forecasts, and production requirements into schedules by machine and work center.
• Develop daily, weekly, and monthly machine-loading schedules based on quantities and due dates.
• Review capacity and compare against current and future demand.
• Identify overloaded or underutilized machines and balance production.
• Sequence orders to maximize utilization while minimizing changeovers and downtime.
• Coordinate priorities with Operations, Materials, Mfg Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain.
• Confirm materials, tooling, programs, fixtures, drawings, and other requirements are available before scheduling.
• Monitor production performance against plan and adjust schedules as conditions change.
• Reschedule as needed for downtime, shortages, quality issues, or demand shifts.
• Maintain visibility of utilization, capacity, backlog, and schedule adherence.
• Escalate risks that could impact customer delivery.
• Support capacity planning with machine-hours data.
• Coordinate with Manufacturing Engineering on alternate machines or capacity.
• Maintain planning data in ERP/MRP systems.
• Participate in daily planning meetings and communicate changes.
• Support continuous improvement in scheduling, utilization, throughput, lead time, and flow.

Skills

Production planning

Scheduling

Excel

Communication

Organization

Problem solving

Lean manufacturing

Capacity planning

Finite scheduling

CNC equipment

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate or Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

SAP

Oracle

Epicor

Business Central

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Description

About Us:

LayerZero Power Systems, LLC. is a globally recognized leader in providing state-of-the-art power distribution solutions for critical industries. With a strong focus on reliability, innovation, and customer satisfaction, we deliver advanced power systems products that ensure uninterrupted and dependable power supply in mission-critical environments. Our customer base is comprised of companies in the data center (our main focus), financial, computer service provision, and semiconductor manufacturing sectors LayerZero Power Systems is on a trajectory of sustained growth, with a loyal customer base of existing Fortune 100 customers and an expanding portfolio of new customers.

Position Description: Production Scheduler

The Production Scheduler is responsible for translating customer demand, production requirements, and material availability into an executable production schedule for each machine or manufacturing work center.

This role balances demand against available machine capacity, labor, tooling, material, and production priorities to ensure work is scheduled efficiently and customer requirements are achieved. The Machine Load Scheduler works closely with Production, Materials, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, and Operations leadership to identify capacity constraints, prioritize work, and maintain an accurate forward-looking production plan.

Primary Duties:

• Translate customer demand, sales orders, forecasts, and production requirements into a detailed production schedule by machine and work center.
• Develop daily, weekly, and monthly machine-loading schedules based on required quantities and due dates.
• Review available machine capacity and compare it against current and future demand.
• Identify overloaded and underutilized machines or work centers and recommend actions to balance production.
• Sequence production orders to maximize machine utilization while minimizing changeovers, setup time, downtime, and production disruptions.
• Coordinate production priorities with Operations, Materials, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain.
• Confirm that materials, tooling, programs, fixtures, drawings, and other production requirements are available before scheduling work.
• Monitor actual production performance against the scheduled plan and adjust schedules when conditions change.
• Reschedule production based on equipment downtime, material shortages, quality issues, engineering changes, labor constraints, or changes in customer demand.
• Maintain visibility of machine utilization, available capacity, backlog, and schedule adherence.
• Identify potential capacity constraints early and **escalate** risks that could impact customer delivery.
• Support capacity planning by providing information regarding required machine hours versus available machine hours.
• Coordinate with Manufacturing Engineering when alternate machines, processes, routings, or additional capacity may be required.
• Maintain accurate planning and scheduling information within the ERP/MRP system.
• Participate in daily production and planning meetings and communicate changes to the production schedule.
• Support continuous improvement activities related to scheduling, machine utilization, throughput, lead time, and production flow.

Requirements

Experience & Skills:

• Previous experience in production planning, scheduling, manufacturing operations, or materials planning preferred.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment with multiple machines or work centers.
• Strong understanding of production capacity, cycle times, setup times, routings, and manufacturing constraints.
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Ability to analyze production data and translate demand into actionable schedules.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage changing priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication skills and ability to coordinate across multiple departments.
• Experience with machine capacity planning and finite production scheduling.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Understanding of takt time, cycle time, throughput, bottleneck management, and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
• Experience developing machine-loading or capacity-planning tools.
• Experience working with CNC equipment, fabrication equipment, machining centers, laser cutters, press brakes, waterjets, or other manufacturing machinery.
• Experience with Business Central, SAP, Oracle, Epicor, or similar ERP systems.

Education:

• Minimum: High school diploma or GED
• Preferred: Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or a related field preferred.

Why Join Us? Our Benefits Make a Difference.

We believe great employees deserve great benefits designed to support health, financial well-being, professional growth, and family needs. Most of our core benefits are provided at no cost, reflecting our commitment to investing in the well-being of our team.

• $0-cost Dental Insurance
• $0-cost Vision Insurance
• $0-cost Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• $0-cost Life Insurance with additional buy up options
• Medical Plan Choices, including one no-cost medical option plus two additional buy-up plan options
• $0-cost Employee Assistance Program offering confidential counseling and support services
• Employer Health Savings Account Contributions to help offset health expenses
• Retirement Plan Options with generous employer matching contributions
• Paid Parental Leave to support your growing family

Why You will Love Working with Us:

• Impact: Develop your skills and expertise in a rapidly growing industry, with your work directly influencing the success of mission-critical projects.
• Innovation: immerse yourself in an environment that celebrates forward thinking and continuous improvement.
• Collaborative spirit: Work closely with engineers, marketers, and other professionals to bring ideas to life.
• Grow with us: We are committed to your personal and professional development, offering endless opportunities to improve your skills and advance your career.

At LayerZero, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and celebrate diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.