Production Scheduler

Panelmatic Inc; Georgia; On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

HSA

401(k) with company match

Paid time off (PTO) & holidays

Professional development support

Job summary

Panelmatic, Inc. is seeking a Production Scheduler/Planner to optimize production schedules and coordinate with procurement, production, engineering, and project management to meet customer demands.

Ideal candidates will have 2+ years in scheduling, strong analytical and communication skills, and experience with ERP/MRP systems. The role involves monitoring progress, reporting performance, and driving improvements to reduce downtime and improve efficiency.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in production scheduling or related manufacturing roles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Experience using ERP/MRP to manage production plans.
• Able to pass background checks and physical requirements.
• Understanding of production planning, capacity management, and inventory control.

Responsibilities

• Monitor production progress and adjust schedules to changes in demand.
• Collaborate with procurement to ensure material availability.
• Ensure project kits are available and complete at each stage of the process.
• Communicate schedules with production supervisors and resolve conflicts.
• Develop and maintain detailed production plans and report performance.
• Report deviations to leadership and log downtimes.
• Analyze production data to identify bottlenecks and propose improvements.
• Inform Project Management of delays or concerns.
• Weekly summaries of completed, delayed, missed or rescheduled work orders and deviations.
• Support continuous improvement in scheduling and efficiency.
• Maintain schedule adherence reports and create new metrics.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Team coordination

Fast-paced environment

Company values alignment

Physical stamina

Tools

ERP/MRP software

Job description

About Us:

Panelmatic, Inc. was founded in 1957 in Youngstown, OH to serve manufacturing industries with the design and building of custom electrical, instrument, and pneumatic control panels. Our business has sufficiently grown over the years to support expansion for our clients. We have produced control packages for many of America's top corporations in the chemical, environmental, food, pulp and paper, rubber, petroleum, pharmaceutical, glass, metals, and utilities industries. We also deliver equipment for use worldwide. Our rigorous methodology ensures compliance with domestic and international standards. We can meet the needs of our diverse clientele from start to finish through sales, design, fabrication, testing, and delivery.

Since 1957, we have been known for our high-quality, custom-built control packages, our comprehensive service, and our technological and manufacturing expertise. This expertise assures you of our ability to handle the largest and most complex packages quickly and efficiently.

Job Summary:

The Production Scheduler/Planner is responsible for maintaining and optimizing production schedules to ensure efficient manufacturing operations. This role coordinates with various departments including procurement, production, engineering, and Project Management to meet customer demands, minimize downtime, and optimize resource utilization.

Requirements

Job Duties:

• Monitor production progress and adjust schedules as needed to accommodate changes in demand, equipment availability, or staffing.
• Collaborate with procurement to ensure timely availability of raw materials and components and highlight any shortages.
• Work with Materials management to ensure project kits are available and complete at each stage of the process.
• Working closely with production supervisors and team-leads to communicate schedules and resolve conflicts.
• With support of operations, develop and maintain detailed production lans, and measure and report performance to plan.
• Report out to Leadership on any variations to production plans, log all downtime, and work with production leadership on resolution of variations.
• Analyze production data to identify bottlenecks and recommend process improvements.
• Inform Project management of any delays or concerns on their projects.
• Weekly summary report of completed, delayed, missed or rescheduled work orders, and reasons for deviations.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to scheduling, planning, and overall production efficiency.
• Maintain all schedule adherence reports, develop new reports and metrics as identified and required by manager.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in production scheduling, planning, or related manufacturing roles.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to communicate at all levels
• Ability to use ERP/MRP systems to manage and update production plans.
• Understanding of production planning, capacity management, and inventory control principles required
• Ability to pass physical, drug, driving, and background check required
• Ability to physically push, pull, and lift 50lbs or more required
• Ability to stoop and bend required
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for four-plus hours at a time required
• Alignment with company core values required

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, HSA, term life, AD&D, STD, LTD
• 100% medical premium paid for by Panelmatic for the employee-only level medical coverage
• 80% paid for by Panelmatic and 20% paid for by the employee on all other level medical coverage (ie employee plus child, employee plus spouse, family)
• 401(k) contributions matched 100% up to 4%
• Scholarships, educational reimbursement, paid volunteerism, and paid personal and professional development provided
• PTO and paid holidays provided
• Career advancement opportunities
• Competitive wages
• Family-friendly environment with average employee tenure above five years