Production Scheduler

Stiles Machinery; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits package

Career advancement support

Job summary

Stiles Machinery in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Production Scheduler to bridge the sales team and the production facility, coordinating schedules to meet deadlines.

Ideal candidates have 2–4 years of manufacturing experience, a High School or Associate Degree, strong communication skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office; SAP is a plus. The role emphasizes accuracy, organization, and the ability to work under pressure.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years in a manufacturing environment, preferably a component or machine assembly environment, as a production scheduler.
• High School or Associate Degree.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; SAP is a plus.
• Process and detail orientated.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work well under pressure to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Act as a connection between the sales team and the production facility.
• Coordinating production operations in accordance with material, labor and equipment availability.
• Effecting changes to production schedules to ensure that production deadlines are met by forecasting the number of machines to be released.
• Communicating with production personnel and logistics to ensure machines are released from production when due.
• Compiling status and performance reports and submitting them to management in a timely manner.
• Promptly informing the relevant departments of changes to current production schedules.

Skills

Excellent communication

Self-starter

Adapt to changes quickly

Customer-centric mindset

Teamwork

Education

High School or Associate Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

SAP

Job description

Stiles has been helping manufacturers nationwide increase their efficiency and productivity for more than 60 years. With world-class machinery backed by an experienced and responsive support team, extensive parts inventory, unique upgrade capabilities, and a nationally accredited education and training program, Stiles builds solutions around our customer’s needs.

We offer expertise in manufacturing a range of materials, including wood, plastics, composites, carbon fiber, glass, stone, and nonferrous metals. Our innovative concepts, new technologies, and outstanding service extend to aerospace, transportation, alternative energy, architecture and structural elements, furniture, retail fixtures, and other industries.

Stiles is headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and has regional offices in High Point, North Carolina; Bristol, Pennsylvania; Coppell, Texas; and Rancho Cucamonga, California.

Interested in joining the Stiles team?

Benefits

• We offer our team members a generous benefit package, an opportunity for career advancement, and support in your career every step of the way!

Essential Functions

• Act as a connection between the sales team and the production facility
• Coordinating production operations in accordance with material, labor and equipment availability
• Effecting changes to production schedules to ensure that production deadlines are met by forecasting the number of machines to be released
• Communication with production personnel and logistics to make sure machines are released from production when due
• Compiling status and performance reports and submitting them to management in a timely manner
• Promptly information the relevant departments of changes to current production schedules
• Perform other duties as required

Qualifications

• 2-4 years in a manufacturing environment, preferably a component or machine assembly environment, as a production scheduler
• High School or Associate Degree
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, SAP is a plus
• Process and detail orientated
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work well under pressure to meet deadlines

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to work collaboratively
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Good coordination and organization skills
• Self-Starter
• Customer-centric mindset
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Adapt to changes quickly

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Typical office / production environment