Production Scheduler

ManpowerGroup; Bethel (CT); On-site; USD 37,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Health Savings Account

401(k), Plus Match

Weekly Pay

Job summary

Aerospace Manufacturing is seeking a US-Production Scheduler to join the Bethel, CT team. The role focuses on supporting the Master Production Schedule, aligning with operations, engineering, quality, and purchasing to keep production on track.

The candidate will analyze production data, re-sequence or reroute orders to address capacity constraints, and drive continuous improvements for on-time delivery and schedule adherence.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 1 year of supply chain or operations experience.
• Familiar with MRP/ERP concepts and lean manufacturing.
• Proficient in Excel and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to the Master Production Schedule to support planned production.
• Re-sequence and re-route orders when capacity constraints arise to minimize deviations.
• Manage shop floor scheduling by level loading work orders based on cell capacity.
• Ensure work orders stay current and not past due; communicate with operations when needed.
• Support on-time delivery by expediting orders when possible and monitor quality issues.

Skills

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MRP/ERP concepts

MFG Pro

Job description

Our client, Aerospace Manufacturing is seeking a US-Production Scheduler to join their team. As a US-Production Scheduler, you will be part of the Manufacturing Scheduling team supporting the Bethel, CT production facility. The ideal candidate will have strong collaboration skills, a results-driven mindset, and the ability to analyze production data to keep schedules on track, which will align successfully in the organization.

Job Title: US-Production Scheduler

Location: Bethel, CT

Pay Range: $32

What's the Job?

• Adhere to and align with the Master Production Schedule (MPS) to support planned production volumes and dates.
• Re-sequence and re-route production orders when capacity constraints arise to minimize deviations from the MPS.
• Manage shop floor scheduling by level loading work orders based on cell capacity and directing daily workflow using WIP reporting and cross-functional input.
• Ensure work orders for assigned areas remain current, not past due, and not in pick status for extended periods; communicate promptly with operations when work is not available.
• Support on-time delivery by expediting orders when possible, escalating execution issues when resolution time threatens MPS adherence, and monitoring/resolving quality issues that impact past due sales dollars.

What's Needed?

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in supply chain or operations.
• Thorough knowledge of industry scheduling concepts, complex machined materials management, lean manufacturing, and MRP/ERP (MFG Pro is a plus).
• Proficient computer-systems knowledge with solid Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent communication skills across customers, engineering, quality, manufacturing, and other stakeholders; ability to collaborate and drive measurable improvements.

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to help ensure customer on-time delivery through disciplined short-term scheduling and shop floor execution.
• Work in a collaborative environment partnering with operations, quality, engineering, customer service, and purchasing.
• Chance to contribute to continuous improvement and support High Performance Work Teams.
• Role focused on measurable impact—inventory, cost, and customer satisfaction through schedule adherence.
• Exposure to scheduling best practices and cross-functional coordination within a manufacturing network.

Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Business Travel Insurance
• 401(k), Plus Match
• Weekly Pay

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells.

ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.

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