Production Scheduler

REAMCO; Childersburg (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Job summary

REAMCO LLC in Harpersville, Alabama is seeking a detail-oriented Production Scheduler for our manufacturing team. Reporting to the General Manager, this role acts as a critical link between Sales and Production to ensure schedules are realistic, achievable, and aligned with customer commitments.

You will develop, maintain and communicate detailed schedules, collaborate with Sales and Engineering to determine lead times, and monitor progress.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in production scheduling or planning in manufacturing.
• Strong cross-functional communication across Sales, Engineering and Production.
• Experience with electrical switchgear or complex assemblies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and communicate detailed production schedules for all active jobs.
• Collaborate with Sales to determine achievable lead times for proposals.
• Partner with Engineering to understand capacity and process timelines.
• Coordinate with Production leadership to sequence jobs by priority and constraints.
• Monitor schedule adherence and flag delays or bottlenecks.
• Adjust schedules as priorities shift and track order status with stakeholders.
• Maintain scheduling data in ERP/MRP or scheduling software.
• Support root-cause discussions for schedule slippage and corrective actions.
• Participate in production planning meetings and capacity planning.

Skills

Cross-functional communication

Attention to detail

Reading engineering drawings

Problem solving

Multi-project management

ERP/scheduling tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Associate's degree in related field

Tools

Excel

MS Project

Odoo

Smartsheet

ERP systems

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

Job Posting

Production Scheduler

Position Summary

REAMCO LLC is seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Production Scheduler to join our manufacturing team in Harpersville, Alabama. Reporting directly to the General Manager, this role serves as a critical link between Sales and Production, ensuring that production schedules are realistic, achievable, and aligned with customer commitments. The Scheduler will play a key role in helping Sales establish accurate lead times when quoting proposals to customers, directly supporting our ability to win business while protecting our ability to deliver on time.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and communicate detailed production schedules across all active jobs and projects.
• Collaborate closely with Sales to determine accurate, achievable lead times for customer proposals.
• Partner with Engineering to understand manufacturing requirements, capacity constraints, and process timelines for switchboard and switchgear product lines.
• Coordinate with Production leadership to sequence jobs based on priority, material availability, labor capacity, and equipment/resource constraints.
• Monitor schedule adherence and proactively identify and communicate potential delays or bottlenecks.
• Adjust and re-sequence schedules as priorities shift, orders change, or unforeseen issues arise.Track order status and provide regular updates to Sales, Customers, and Production stakeholders.
• Maintain scheduling data and reporting in ERP/MRP or scheduling software.
• Support root-cause discussions when schedule slippage occurs and help implement corrective actions.
• Participate in production planning meetings and provide input on capacity planning.

Qualifications & Skills

• Four (4) + years of proven experience in production scheduling, planning, or a related role, ideally in a manufacturing or engineered-to-order environment.
• Excellent cross-functional communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with Sales, Engineering, and Production teams.
• Experience in electrical switchgear, industrial manufacturing, or a similarly complex assembly environment strongly preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to balance competing priorities.
• High attention to detail and comfort managing multiple concurrent projects/jobs.
• Strong working knowledge of MS Products, ERP systems, and scheduling tools (e.g., Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Odoo, MS Project, Smartsheet, etc.).
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, bills of materials (BOMs), and process documentation is preferred.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a related field (business, supply chain, engineering) preferred, or equivalent experience.

About REAMCO

Founded in 2020, REAMCO (formerly Rivers Electrical Services, LLC) is one of the fastest-growing electrical engineering and manufacturing companies specializing in custom power distribution solutions for the industrial market. We provide end-to-end solutions, from engineering and design through manufacturing, commissioning, and field service. Our team combines experienced electrical engineers, skilled technicians, and industry expertise to deliver customized solutions for demanding power distribution applications. With representation across the Southeast, REAMCO is quickly becoming a go-to name in MV/LV Switchgear. As we continue to grow, we are looking for talented professionals who want to be part of a hands-on organization where their expertise can have a direct impact.