Production Scheduler

Kelvion Products; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelvion Products in Knoxville, TN seeks a Production Scheduler to support the Master Production Scheduler in developing and maintaining efficient production plans for new equipment sites. You will help with capacity planning, scheduling, and forecasting to align resources with customer demand and production goals.

This role collaborates with Sales, Logistics, and Manufacturing, prepares daily/weekly schedules, and tracks open work orders to ensure on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Business Analytics, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain or related field.
• 1-3 years in production scheduling, materials planning, or similar manufacturing ops.
• Experience with ERP or planning tools.
• Strong data analysis skills and comfort with planning reports.

Responsibilities

• Assist in annual capacity planning budgets.
• Collaborate with Sales, Logistics, and Manufacturing to maintain scheduling data.
• Develop and manage daily/weekly production schedules.
• Produce and distribute production packet paperwork.
• Track and manage open work orders to meet schedule.
• Process daily production confirmations for record-keeping.
• Attend weekly production meetings to discuss priorities and shortages.
• Liaise with procurement to expedite materials.
• Generate and publish scheduling reports and KPIs.
• Support process improvement for scheduling efficiency.
• Maintain master distribution schedule and communicate changes.
• Coordinate with operations on SAP/Syteline parameters.
• Participate in production/planning meetings.
• Adhere to IATF 16949, safety policies, SOPs.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and documentation.
• Assist with monthly and yearly safety inspections.
• All other duties assigned.

Skills

Excel

Word

Office software

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

ERP systems

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Analytics / Industrial Engineering / Supply Chain

Tools

Syteline

SAP

Job description

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Production Scheduler

Full Time Indirect KNOX1, Knoxville, TN, US

POSITION SUMMARY

Support the Master Production Scheduler in developing and maintaining efficient production plans for new equipment sites. Assist with capacity planning, scheduling, and forecasting activities to ensure resources are aligned with customer demand and production goals. Work closely with Sales and Operations to update schedules, resolve conflicts, and ensure the delivery of products in time.

This position reports directly to the Master Production Scheduler and indirectly to the Director of Operations.

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

• Assist in preparing and maintaining annual capacity planning budgets.
• Collaborate with functional teams including Sales, Logistics, and Manufacturing to maintain accurate scheduling data and dependencies.
• Develop and manage daily/weekly production schedules based on customer requirements, capacity, and material availability.
• Create, print, and issue production packet paperwork (travelers, prints, etc) to the production floor.
• Track and manage all open work orders on the shop floor to ensure they are completed on schedule.
• Process and analyze daily production confirmations to ensure accurate record keeping.
• Attend weekly production meetings to communicate scheduling priorities and discuss potential shortages.
• Liaise with procurement to expedite materials in support of the production schedule.
• Assist with generating and publishing regular scheduling reports and related performance metrics.
• Support process improvement initiatives to enhance planning and scheduling efficiency.
• Maintain and adjust the master distribution schedule as directed; promptly communicate any scheduling changes or production delays.
• Coordinate with operations to ensure proper shop floor scheduling control parameters within SAP/Syteline.
• Participate in production and planning meetings as needed to align schedules with business priorities.
• Adhere to IATF 16949 guidelines, company safety policies, and standard operating procedures.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and process documentation efforts.
• Assist with monthly and yearly safety inspections as directed.
• All other duties assigned.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

• To ensure Kelvion’s Standard of Excellence, which includes quality, is incorporated into every product we produce.
• Follow all company policies and procedures, including but not limited to Global Code of Business Principles, Code of Ethics and Business Conduct, Vision and Values, Operational Framework
• Self-motivated and reliable, with strong attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret production routings, bills of materials, and work instructions.
• Effective communicator with solid interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and other office software applications.
• Knowledge of ERP systems (Syteline or SAP preferred).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple priorities, and adapt to changing demands.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE (required levels)

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in relevant field (ie. Business Analytics, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Data Analytics)
• 1-3 years of related experience in production scheduling, materials planning, or a similar manufacturing operations role.
• Experience with ERP or planning tools.
• Strong data analysis skills and comfort working with planning reports.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; reach with hands, arms, and shoulders. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk and hear. The employee occasionally will be required hand lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.