Production Scheduler

STS Technical Services; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

STS Technical Services in Milwaukee, Wisconsin is seeking a Production Scheduler to organize and communicate detailed production schedules across departments, ensuring on-time delivery and optimized workflow on the plant floor. You’ll consolidate data from multiple sources, track progress, and coordinate with Procurement, Quality, and Logistics to balance material availability with capacity constraints.

A collaborative, detail-oriented mindset and experience with ERP/MRP systems will help you

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Experience in production planning or scheduling.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and Excel.
• Experience with Smartsheet or Epicor preferred.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Compile and consolidate data into a master production schedule.
• Improve visibility and communication of scheduling information across teams.
• Monitor work progress on the plant floor and update the master schedule.
• Coordinate flow of work and materials between departments to avoid bottlenecks.
• Analyze and manage make-to-stock inventory and its downstream effects.
• Track status of high-profile jobs to ensure timely delivery.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Quality, and Logistics to align production with material availability and capacity.
• Perform administrative tasks related to scheduling and production control.
• Report directly to the Operations Manager as part of the Production Control team.
• Deliver actionable insights to production supervisors by synthesizing complex information streams.

Skills

Production planning

Scheduling

Operations coordination

ERP / MRP systems

Excel

Project management

Communication

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain

Industrial Engineering

Operations Management

Related field

Tools

Smartsheet

Epicor

Excel

ERP / MRP systems

Job description

Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Industry: Manufacturing / Operations

Employment Type: Full-time

STS Technical Services is actively hiring a Production Scheduler to join our client’s dynamic production control team in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. If you’re a detail-oriented professional with a passion for driving efficiency and improving communication on the plant floor, this is your opportunity to make a measurable impact.

Position Summary

As a Production Scheduler, you’ll be responsible for organizing and communicating detailed production schedules to optimize workflow across departments. You’ll act as a central resource for aligning operations, tracking progress, and ensuring that high-priority jobs meet delivery timelines. This role demands a strong analytical mindset, an eye for detail, and a collaborative spirit.

Key Responsibilities

• Compile and consolidate data from multiple sources into a master production schedule
• Improve visibility and communication of scheduling information across teams and departments
• Monitor work progress on the plant floor and update the master schedule accordingly
• Coordinate the flow of work and materials between departments to avoid bottlenecks
• Analyze and manage make-to-stock inventory and its downstream production effects
• Track status of high-profile jobs to ensure timely delivery and client satisfaction
• Collaborate with Procurement, Quality, and Logistics teams to align production with material availability and capacity constraints
• Perform administrative tasks related to scheduling and production control as required
• Report directly to the Operations Manager as part of the Production Control team
• Deliver actionable insights to production supervisors by synthesizing complex information streams

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field
• Relevant experience in production planning, scheduling, or operations coordination
• Familiarity with ERP / MRP systems, Excel tools (tables, filters, sorting), and project management platforms
• Smartsheet or Epicor experience preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with a professional, team-oriented demeanor

Why Join STS Technical Services?

STS Technical Services works with some of the largest manufacturing and engineering firms in the country. We connect skilled professionals with career-defining opportunities and provide our employees with competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and long-term career growth.

About STS Technical Services

STS Technical Services is a Top 100 Staffing Firm that’s partnered with some of the largest names in the aerospace, manufacturing, defense, and industrial industries. We offer direct hire, contract, and temp-to-perm hiring solutions that are focused on aligning great talent with great companies.

To learn more about STS Technical Services, please visit: www.ststechnicaljobs.com or call 1-800-359-4787.

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