Production Scheduler

HireSource Solutions; Kirkman (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HireSource Solutions is seeking a production planning and scheduling professional to build and maintain schedules that meet customer demand. You will project raw material needs, coordinate with Engineering, Purchasing, and Operations, and verify SAP transfers to maintain accurate inventories.

The role requires hands-on ERP/MRP experience, with SAP familiarity, and a strong understanding of material requirements planning to support multiple manufacturing sites.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with ERP/MRP systems including SAP or similar.
• Understanding of how MRP/ERP systems are structured and function.
• Experience with suppliers, freight and rail carriers, and purchasing teams.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain production schedules that meet customer demand and optimize capacity.
• Project raw material needs by reviewing production plans, on-hand inventory, past usage and demand shifts.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Purchasing, Operations to ensure materials are in place to support the schedule.
• Verify warehouse-to-warehouse transfers in SAP to keep inventory accurate and on time.
• Review SAP MRP data to determine raw material requirements.
• Run daily SAP reviews and track key metrics to spot shortages and resolve issues.
• Ensure shop floor has materials to hit production targets and ship dates.
• Create and manage production work orders through S&OP as needed.
• Confirm die cards and production paperwork are complete before manufacturing begins.
• Oversee production backlogs across sites and communicate schedule changes.
• Track production priorities and adjust schedules as needed when demand or constraints change.
• Contribute to continuous improvement in scheduling, inventory control, and planning efficiency.
• Keep planning data in SAP accurate and clean.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

ERP/MRP systems

SAP

Scheduling & planning

Inventory management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or Supply Chain

Tools

SAP

Job description

This position offers full benefits, job stability, a good work/life balance, and a strong base salary. It is with a global leader in engineered equipment solutions for material processing, the company has a rich history spanning multiple decades and is known for its innovative and high-performing solutions for industries requiring efficient material handling, preparation, and processing.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain production schedules that meet customer demand while making the best use of plant capacity and material availability
• Project raw material needs by reviewing production plans, on-hand inventory, past usage, and expected shifts in demand
• Work with Engineering, Purchasing, Operations, and other departments to make sure materials and resources are in place to support the schedule
• Verify warehouse-to-warehouse transfers in SAP to keep inventory accurate and materials available on time
• Review plant schedules and SAP MRP data to determine raw material requirements
• Run daily SAP reviews and track key metrics to spot current or upcoming material shortages, follow order status, and resolve rejected material, scrap, and rework
• Make sure the shop floor has the raw materials and components needed to hit production targets and customer ship dates
• Create and manage production work orders through the Sales & Operations Planning process as needed
• Confirm die cards and other production paperwork are complete and correct before manufacturing begins
• Oversee production backlogs across several manufacturing sites, keeping production dates current and communicating schedule changes to stakeholders
• Track production priorities and adjust schedules when customer demand, material supply, or plant constraints change
• Contribute to continuous improvement by finding ways to make scheduling, inventory control, and production planning more efficient
• Keep planning data in SAP accurate and clean to support sound production and inventory decisions
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with ERP/MRP systems required (SAP is a plus, but any other ERP / MRP systems will work too)
• Working understanding of how MRP (Material Requirements Planning) and ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems are structured and function
• Experience working with suppliers, freight and rail carriers, and purchasing teams, plus a solid grasp of purchasing principles and company-driven objectives
• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or Supply Chain, OR equivalent experience with a demonstrated track record of strong performance