Production Scheduler

Plastic Products Co; Greenfield (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Plastic Products Co in Greenfield, TN is seeking a Production Scheduler to manage injection molding production schedules and material availability. The role requires coordinating with production teams and prioritizing workload across three shifts.

The ideal candidate has solid mathematical aptitude, strong communication, and computer literacy, plus at least one year using IQMS Real Time to drive scheduling and customer-service responsiveness.

Qualifications

• Strong mathematical aptitude.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and computer literacy.
• Minimum 1 year of experience using IQMS, Real Time module is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Schedule production in IQMS for all 3 shifts based on shipments and on-hand inventory.
• Plan materials by maintaining min/max inventory according to customer requirements.
• Write purchase requests for materials (packaging, resins, inserts) and respond to customer inquiries.
• Coordinate delivery schedules, ship dates, and quantities; schedule products based on best run presses.
• Update schedules throughout the day to meet deadlines and adapt to changes.
• Collaborate with Supervisors, Plant Manager, and Molding Managers to communicate schedules.

Skills

Mathematical aptitude

Written and verbal communication

Organizational skills

Computers/IT literacy

Tools

IQMS

Job description

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Production Scheduler

Greenfield, TN, US

PRODUCTION SCHEDULER

Salary Exempt, Full-Time

In-person at Greenfield, TN location

Job Description: This individual will be responsible for the scheduling of our injection molding production including all testing, weekend and daily work-load requirements. This individual will also be responsible for the monitoring of all material requirements.

A strong mathematical aptitude, good written and verbal communication and organizational skills as well as knowledge of computers is required.

Job Duties:

• Schedule production in IQMS for all 3 shifts; compiles manufacturing schedules based on timing of shipments and on-hand inventory
• Planning material requirement by maintaining min/max levels of inventory per customer requirement
• Researching Customer Service inquiries and report to customer. Write purchase requests for materials (packaging, resins, inserts, etc.)
• Coordinate delivery schedule, ship dates, and quantities; scheduling products based on "best run" presses
• Update schedules accordingly to meet deadlines; ability to make and adapt to changes throughout the day
• Coordinate and communicate schedules with Supervisors, Plant Manager, and Molding Managers
• Understand company Quality Policy and general safety rules for all employees
• Other duties as assigned
• At least 1 year experience using IQMS, especially with Real Time
• Able to communicate effectively, both written and verbally, with all levels of production staff and external customers