Production Scheduler

Emerson Group; Millville (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits offered

Job summary

Emerson Group in Vineland, NJ is seeking a Production Scheduler to develop and maintain production schedules that optimize capacity and customer service. You will use MRP and SAP to balance demand with resources and coordinate materials across facilities.

The role requires a bachelor’s in a related field and 2–4 years in scheduling or supply chain, plus strong organizational and communication skills. Benefits offered. Monday–Friday schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, logistics, operations, or related field.
• 2–4 years in production scheduling, planning, or supply chain.
• 2–4 years in customer service or sales experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production schedules for all work centers to optimize capacity and customer service.
• Use SAP planning data and material inputs to set priorities and maintain schedules.
• Coordinate intercompany production and material movement among facilities.
• Monitor progress, address delays, and expedite orders when needed.
• Prepare data and reporting on schedule performance and adherence.

Skills

MRP concepts

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, logistics, or operations

Tools

SAP

Excel

Databases / presentation software

Job description

Back Production Scheduler

Production Scheduler

Vineland, NJ - Direct Hire
Monday-Friday 7am-4pm or 8am-5pm
Benefits offered
$65-$75,000 (depending on experience)

Position Summary

The Production Scheduler develops and maintains production schedules that optimize manufacturing capacity, support customer demand, and maintain appropriate finished-goods inventory levels. Using MRP, SAP, and knowledge of manufacturing operations, this role anticipates and resolves scheduling constraints, coordinates requirements and materials across facilities, and partners with Operations, Supply Chain, and Customer Service to improve delivery performance and customer service.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Production Planning and Scheduling

• Develop and maintain production schedules for all work centers to optimize capacity, workflow, and customer service.
• Use MRP demand, available capacity, and input from Supply Chain and Customer Service to establish priorities and maintain schedules in SAP.
• Determine the appropriate volume of work by day and shift based on work-center capacity.
• Coordinate intercompany production requirements and material movement among facilities.
• Provide clear production schedules and priorities to production supervisors and material handlers.

Schedule Execution and Order Management

• Monitor daily production progress against the schedule and work with Operations to address delays or constraints.
• Monitor backorders and expedite orders as needed.
• Identify root causes of delinquent orders and recommend corrective actions.
• Communicate changes to promised availability dates promptly to Customer Service.
• Respond to customer-service issues with practical solutions, including expediting, recommending alternatives, and completing partial orders when appropriate.

Systems, Data, and Performance Reporting

• Maintain accurate planning data in SAP, including lead times, assigned work centers, and work-center capacity.
• Review production orders and investigate inaccuracies or discrepancies in reported labor or issued materials.
• Create and use visual management tools to communicate schedules, deviations, and schedule adherence.
• Report performance against established measures and metrics on a regular basis.

Cross-Functional Coordination and Continuous Improvement

• Partner with buyers to resolve material availability issues.
• Collaborate with the Supply Chain Manager and Operations team to optimize schedules and improve planning processes.
• Proactively identify risks, communicate priorities, and recommend solutions that support customer and operational requirements.

Safety, Quality, and Workplace Standards

• Perform work safely and professionally and follow applicable ISO and EHS requirements.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and support good housekeeping throughout the facility.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, logistics, operations, or a related field preferred.
• Two to four years of production scheduling, planning, or supply chain experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Two to four years of customer service or sales experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Working knowledge of MRP concepts and production-planning processes; SAP experience preferred.
• Proficiency with spreadsheets, word processing, databases, presentation software, and email.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively with internal and external customers.
• Analytical, results-oriented approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
• Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to work independently and adapt to changing priorities.
• Ability to develop practical, creative solutions to scheduling and material constraints.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

This position is primarily performed in an office environment but requires periodic entry into production areas. The employee may occasionally be required to lift up to 20 pounds while performing the responsibilities of the position.

Additional Information

The duties listed above are considered essential and are intended to describe the primary responsibilities of the position. Employees may be required to perform additional related duties as assigned by management. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.