PRODUCTION SCHEDULER

WELLS; Gravelotte (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with profit sharing

Paid holidays

PTO

Wellness incentives

HSA options

Employee assistance resources

Pet insurance

Job summary

Wells is seeking a Production Scheduler to develop and maintain production schedules for a precast manufacturing facility. You will coordinate with multiple departments to align production, engineering, and supply needs while adapting schedules to changing priorities.

The role emphasizes strong planning, attention to detail, and the ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment. This position is based in a manufacturing setting with a focus on safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in business, construction management, or engineering technology preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong planning, scheduling, and resource allocation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage production schedules based on order demand, forecasts, and inventory needs.
• Prepare and distribute weekly schedules to production teams, outlining priorities and quantities.
• Lead scheduling meetings to review and finalize plans with plant leadership and engineering.
• Monitor production systems to ensure engineering deliverables stay ahead of manufacturing timelines.
• Analyze production outputs and adjust schedules to improve efficiency and meet service goals.
• Submit and track hardware requisitions while maintaining accurate records.
• Address scheduling conflicts or production delays and communicate solutions to impacted teams.
• Maintain organized project files by job and timeline for tracking purposes.
• Support additional scheduling and coordination tasks as assigned by leadership.

Skills

Organized

Analytical

Detail-oriented

Proactive

Strong communicator

Education

Associate degree (business, construction management, or engineering technology)

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Bluebeam

Job description

Are you ready for new challenges and new opportunities?

Join our team!

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

The Production Scheduler is responsible for developing and maintaining production schedules to support efficient operations and meet customer demand within a precast manufacturing facility. This role coordinates with multiple departments to align production, engineering, and supply needs. Success requires strong planning skills, attention to detail, and the ability to adapt schedules based on changing priorities.

SAFETY IS OUR HIGHEST PRIORITY.

Safety is our highest priority. We believe a safe workplace is built on mutual respect, care, and accountability. Every team member is empowered and expected to follow safety practices, look out for one another, and speak up about potential risks. Together, we create an environment where everyone goes home safely each day.

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM?

At Wells, you’re part of a team that takes pride in building something that lasts. Whether you’re in operations, a manufacturing facility, or out in the field, your work plays a direct role in creating quality structures that support our communities. We value hard work, reliability, and teamwork because getting the job done right requires teamwork. With a strong focus on safety, collaboration, and ingenuity, we create an environment where you can build your experience, contribute to meaningful work, and make an impact.

WHAT WE OFFER

Wells provides a competitive benefits package designed to support employees’ health, financial well-being, and work-life balance. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, company-paid disability and life insurance, wellness incentives, paid holidays, PTO, flexible spending accounts, HSA options, a 401(k) with profit sharing, access to Nice Healthcare, employee assistance resources, pet insurance, and additional voluntary coverage such as critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity plans.

• Health and family care leave is available to both union and non-union employees.
• Union employee benefits are provided through separate collective bargaining agreements

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Develop and manage production schedules based on order demand, forecasts, and inventory needs.
• Prepare and distribute weekly schedules to production teams, outlining priorities and quantities.
• Lead scheduling meetings to review and finalize plans with plant leadership and engineering.
• Monitor production systems to ensure engineering deliverables stay ahead of manufacturing timelines.
• Analyze production outputs and adjust schedules to improve efficiency and meet service goals.
• Submit and track hardware requisitions while maintaining accurate records.
• Address scheduling conflicts or production delays and communicate solutions to impacted teams.
• Maintain organized project files by job and timeline for tracking purposes.
• Support additional scheduling and coordination tasks as assigned by leadership.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

The ideal candidate is an organized and analytical professional with experience in production planning or scheduling. They are detail-oriented, proactive, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This individual is a strong communicator who can coordinate across teams and adapt quickly to changing production needs.

IDEAL CANDIDATES WILL HAVE

• Associate degree in business, construction management, or engineering technology preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong ability to plan, schedule, and allocate resources effectively.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and production workflows.
• Ability to lead meetings and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and plans.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and Bluebeam.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Occasional visits to active plant and field locations are required based on operational needs.
• Ability to wear all required PPE, including but not limited to safety boots, safety glasses, hearing protection, high visibility vest, hard hat, and other PPE as required while in the plant and field.
• Must be able to stand, walk, and navigate active plant and field environments as needed.
• Must be able to climb stairs, walk on uneven surfaces, and safely move through industrial work areas.
• May be exposed to moving equipment, machinery, and other standard industrial hazards.
• May be exposed to outdoor weather conditions, including heat, cold, wind, rain, as well as noise, dust, and vibration.

This profile summarizes key duties and expectations but does not list every possible job task. Employees must follow all job-related instructions and duties assigned by supervisors.

Wells is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Wells participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your I-9 Form information to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S.