Production Scheduler

Thompson Pipe Group; Grand Prairie (TX); Vor Ort; USD 70.000 - 85.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical, Vision and Dental

Life Benefits

Zusammenfassung

Thompson Pipe Group is seeking a Production Scheduler to support the Director of Production Planning and Scheduling in Grand Prairie, TX. The role focuses on creating, updating, and maintaining production schedules for pipe manufacturing operations using ERP platforms.

The ideal candidate has 2–5+ years in scheduling within heavy manufacturing, plus a Bachelor's in Industrial Engineering or related field and strong Excel/ERP skills.

Qualifikationen

• 2–5+ years of production scheduling or manufacturing planning experience.
• Experience with ERP systems and scheduling platforms.
• Familiarity with heavy manufacturing environments is a plus.
• Proficiency in scheduling methods and prioritization.

Aufgaben

• Develop, update, and maintain detailed production schedules.
• Plan production to meet customer demand and project baselines.
• Coordinate with purchasing on material availability and lead times.
• Monitor progress, identify bottlenecks, and adjust schedules accordingly.
• Communicate schedule changes and risks to stakeholders.
• Support long- and short-term production planning efforts.

Kenntnisse

2–5+ years experience

Scheduling knowledge

Strong communication

Analytical thinking

Multi-project management

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Jobbeschreibung

Salary Range: $70,000.00 To $85,000.00 Annually

Location: Grand Prairie, TX

Reports to: Director of Production Planning and Scheduling

Who We are:

Thompson Pipe Groupis a privately held family business of engineers, contractors, and manufacturers based in Rialto, California. From humble beginnings, we built a family of products to meet the needs of all kinds of infrastructure. Each generation of products is better than the previous.Thompson Pipe Group is now the largest and most diverse drainage, sanitary, pressure and trench-less pipe provider, with manufacturing locations across the country and serving not just the US but all North America. Please visit our website at www.thompsonpipegroup.com

Position Summary:

The Production Scheduler supports the Director of Production Planning and Scheduling in planning, coordinating, and maintaining production schedules for pipe manufacturing operations. This role is responsible for working within the company’s scheduling platforms and ERP systems to ensure accurate, efficient, and adaptable production plans.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop, update, and maintain detailed production schedules using company scheduling platforms


• Plans and establishes production schedules to meet customer demands.


• Assist Project Managers in developing and maintaining a project baseline schedule


• Execute scheduling directives and priorities established by the Director of Production Scheduling


• Coordinate with production supervisors to track progress, identify constraints, and ensure alignment.


• Coordinate with Purchasing to monitor material availability and incorporate procurement lead times and supply constraints into production schedules.


• Continuously monitor production status and update schedules to reflect real-time changes in production.


• Sequence production activities to optimize workflow, minimize downtime, and improve overall plant efficiency


• Support the Director in identifying bottlenecks, capacity constraints, and opportunities for process improvements


• Ensure accurate data entry and reporting within ERP and scheduling systems


• Communicate schedule updates, changes, and risks clearly to the Director and relevant stakeholders


• Assist in short-term and long-term production planning efforts

Required Education/Skills:

• 2–5+ years of experience in production scheduling or manufacturing planning (heavy manufacturing preferred)


• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or related field, preferred.


• Experience in pipe manufacturing or water/wastewater infrastructure products is a plus


• Experience with Microsoft Project or Primavera (P6) including resource loading capabilities.


• A proficiency in scheduling techniques and principles, including the demonstrated ability to handle and prioritize multiple projects concurrently.


• Excellent computer skills and using Microsoft Excel and Word Software.


• Ability to review and analyze schedules and changes to determine the impact on a project.


• Strong oral and written communications skills

What We Offer

• Medical, Vision and Dental, Life Benefits