Production Scheduler

Axis Communications; Pineville (NC); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Axis Communications in Pineville, NC, is seeking a Production Scheduler to develop a one-week master production schedule and optimize capacity to meet customer demand.

You will collaborate with logistics, customer service, and sales to align schedules, update daily/weekly plans, and manage material transfers to support production. A BSc in a related field and strong Excel skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bsc Degree in a related field.
• Experience in manufacturing or production environments.
• Familiarity with product lines, including part numbers and descriptions.
• Understanding of cost accounting, bills of material, and routing concepts.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Working knowledge of other Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented and inclusive environment.

Responsibilities

• Generate a master schedule defining what to make, how many to make, and expected completion date.
• Update daily and weekly production schedules to reflect current activities and priorities.
• Act as primary liaison between logistics, customer service, sales and plant operations.
• Initiate stock transfers for materials required to support the production schedule.
• Coordinate and participate in inventory counts to ensure accuracy of raw materials and WIP.
• Maintain inventory levels through production scheduling and control.

Skills

Master scheduling

Production scheduling

Excel proficiency

Communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

BSc degree

Tools

MRP/CRP

Excel

MS Office

Job description

## Production SchedulerApply: US - Pineville 1 - Plant (MOLD): Full time: Posted Today: R-58368IPEX is one of the North American leading providers of advanced plastic piping systems. Our mission is **to shape a better tomorrow by connecting people with water and energy.** We currently have an **exciting opportunity**as a**Production Scheduler.** This role is based in our Pineville, NC Plant. Do not miss the opportunity to join a broad family of people-centric professionals, thought leaders, and rapid thinkers, entrepreneurs in spirit ,and status quo-fighters! **Job Summary:** The Production Scheduler is responsible for developing and maintaining a one-week production schedule that aligns with operational readiness and customer demand. This role ensures efficient production flow by collaborating with key departments and leveraging MES data to make real-time schedule adjustments. The primary objective is to maximize machine utilization and ensure product availability for on-time delivery. **Principal Responsibilities*** Generates a master schedule which clearly defines:a. What product to makeb. How many to makec. Expected completion date* Maintain constant working knowledge of the jobs in progress, which will provide the ability to respond immediately to inquiries & react proactively to potential delivery concerns.* Updates daily & weekly production schedules to reflect current activities.* Acts as primary liaison between logistics, customer service, sales personnel & the plant.* Initiates stock transfers for materials required to support the production schedule, for standard production items.* Consolidate transfers to minimize the cost of transportation.* Co-ordinate & participate in weekly/monthly/annual inventory counts to ensure accurate raw material & WIPInventory.* Maintain inventory levels through production scheduling & control. Inventory levels are pre-determined & are defined by the logistics department, the financial budget & ongoing sales trends.Analyze demand forecasts.* Develop and maintain a master production schedule that clearly outlines products to be manufactured, quantities required and target completion dates* Monitor jobs in progress to provide timely updates and proactively address potential delivery concerns.* Update daily and weekly production schedules to reflect current activities and priorities.* Serve as a key point of contact between logistics, customer service, sales, and plant operations to ensure alignment and timely communication.* Initiate and optimize stock transfers for production materials, consolidating shipments to reduce transportation costs.* Coordinate and participate in inventory counts (weekly, monthly, annual) to ensure accuracy of raw materials and work-in-progress (WIP).* Maintain inventory levels through effective scheduling, aligned with logistics targets, financial budgets, and sales trends.* Analyze demand forecasts to support production planning and inventory control.* Assess plant capacity and resource requirements, recommending solutions to address short- and long-term challenges.* Use planning tools such as MRP/CRP to develop production plans that balance service levels, plant capacity, and inventory goals.* Track and report on inventory and production levels to support decision-making.* Facilitate cross-departmental communication to resolve scheduling conflicts and competing priorities.* Complete administrative tasks related to production scheduling and planning.* Support other functions as needed, based on team priorities and supervisor guidance.* Analyze plant capacities & requirements, recommend solutions to resolve short- & long-term capacity issues.* Using MRP/CRP & other tools, prepare production plans aimed at balancing service requirements with plant requirements & target inventory levels.* Track inventory & production levels.* Facilitate communication between various departments in resolving conflicting demands.* Performs necessary administrative functions related to the position.* May be required to function in other capacities as directed by supervisor.**Qualifications & Experience*** Bsc Degree in a related field.* Experience in manufacturing or production environments.* Familiarity with product lines, including part numbers and descriptions.* Understanding of cost accounting, bills of material, and routing concepts.* Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.* Working knowledge of other Microsoft Office applications.* Strong communication and problem-solving skills.* Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented and inclusive environment.