Production Scheduler

Grede Holdings LLC; Minnesota; On-site; USD 53,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness Programs

Life Insurance

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Grede Holdings LLC, located in Minnesota, is looking for a dedicated individual for a first shift position focusing on manufacturing coordination. The role involves planning and scheduling across various departments to ensure production aligns with customer needs.

The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and proficient communication abilities, both written and oral. Benefits include wellness programs, insurance options, and paid vacation.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills and detail-oriented.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency in using spreadsheets and scheduling software.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule all manufacturing departments to ensure castings meet customer requests.
• Perform timely and accurate entry of daily production data.
• Communicate with vendors and other departments for timely order processing.
• Assemble daily production schedules coordinating all factors for maximum capability.
• Maintain contact with supervisors to resolve production bottlenecks.
• Compile backlog information for use in planning.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Detail oriented

Excellent written communication

Excellent oral communication

Proficiency in spreadsheets

Proficiency in scheduling software

Job description

Posted Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Are you ready to accelerate your career with a best-in-class organization that values innovation, dedication, and growth? Our employees at Grede are the key to our success and share our passion for teamwork, customer service, and operational excellence. If you want to join an industry-leading company that focuses on your professional growth and development, we’d love to hear from you!

This is a 1 st shift position.

Compensation Details: The expected rate of pay for this position is between $53k - 65k Annual, depending on experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and schedule all manufacturing departments to ensure that castings are made in accordance with customer requests.
• Perform timely and accurate entry of daily production data.
• Communicate with outside vendors and other departments to ensure timely processing and delivery of orders.
• Assemble daily production schedules for core, cleaning, shipping, and molding departments, coordinating all factors to maximize production capability.
• Maintain constant contact with supervisors of production departments anticipating and resolving any production bottlenecks to ensure smooth and efficient flow of work.
• Report unresolved problems to supervisor.
• Coordinate the production of all samples and controlled production runs on a timely basis.
• Compile backlog information and other data from master schedules for use in planning as required.
• Maintain contact with shipping department to instruct Shipping Specialist of daily production.
• Communicate with customers on their weekly requirements and inform them (daily if necessary) on any potential problems with missed shipments or problems with them getting their material on a timely basis.
• Personal attendance record should remain in compliance with company guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned.

Why You’ll Love Working for Us:

• Wellness Programs and access to Worksite Wellness Center, including family members.
• Insurance: Life, Supplemental Life, Short and Long-Term Disability.
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

What We Need From You:

Strong organizational skills, detail oriented, excellent written and oral communication skills, and proficiency in using spreadsheets and scheduling software.

As a Fair Chance employer, Grede is committed to considering individuals who are rebuilding after past challenges. We believe full-time employment can be a powerful step toward long-term success.

To learn more about Grede, please visit our website at www.grede.com.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.