Production Scheduler

Chase Doors; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

Short/long-term disability

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Chase Doors is seeking an experienced Production Scheduler in Salt Lake City, UT. You will translate the Master Production Schedule into daily and weekly production plans, coordinate work order sequencing, material readiness, and capacity constraints to ensure on-time delivery.

You will monitor ERP/MRP data, identify constraints, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive schedule adherence and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years hands-on production scheduling or planning experience.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems to support production scheduling.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, capacity planning, and material readiness.
• Proficient in Excel (PivotTables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP) and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Translate MPS into detailed daily and weekly schedules.
• Develop and maintain production schedules aligned with orders and capacity.
• Release and sequence work orders with Master Scheduler priorities.
• Monitor execution, identify risks, and communicate updates to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, procurement, logistics, engineering, and sales to optimize flow.

Skills

ERP/MRP

Scheduling

Cross-functional

Excel

Education

Associate or Bachelor degree in Supply Chain / related field

Job description

Overview

The Production Scheduler is responsible for translating the Master Production Schedule into executable daily and weekly production schedules. Reporting to the Master Scheduler, this role coordinates work order sequencing, material readiness, capacity constraints, and schedule execution to support on‑time delivery.

The Production Scheduler monitors production performance, maintains accurate ERP/MRP data, identifies and escalates constraints, and collaborates with cross‑functional teams to ensure schedule adherence and operational efficiency.

We are searching for an experienced Production Scheduler at our Salt Lake City, UT facility.

Job Summary

The Production Scheduler is responsible for translating the Master Production Schedule into executable daily and weekly production schedules. Reporting to the Master Scheduler, this role coordinates work order sequencing, material readiness, capacity constraints, and schedule execution to support on‑time delivery. The Production Scheduler monitors production performance, maintains accurate ERP/MRP data, identifies and escalates constraints, and collaborates with cross‑functional teams to ensure schedule adherence and operational efficiency.

Benefits

Our company offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; company‑paid life insurance; short‑term and long‑term disability; flexible spending accounts (FSA); health savings accounts (HSA); three weeks of paid time off (PTO); parental leave; 9 paid holidays; various optional benefits; and a 401(k) plan with a company match.

Job Summary

The Production Scheduler is responsible for translating the Master Production Schedule into executable daily and weekly production schedules. Reporting to the Master Scheduler, this role coordinates work order sequencing, material readiness, capacity constraints, and schedule execution to support on‑time delivery. The Production Scheduler monitors production performance, maintains accurate ERP/MRP data, identifies and escalates constraints, and collaborates with cross‑functional teams to ensure schedule adherence and operational efficiency.

Benefits

Our company offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; company‑paid life insurance; short‑term and long‑term disability; flexible spending accounts (FSA); health savings accounts (HSA); three weeks of paid time off (PTO); parental leave; 9 paid holidays; various optional benefits; and a 401(k) plan with a company match.

Responsibilities

• Translate the Master Production Schedule into detailed daily and weekly manufacturing schedules.
• Develop and maintain production schedules, ensuring alignment with customer orders, material availability, production capacity, and established priorities.
• Review, release, sequence, and maintain work orders in accordance with priorities established by the Master Scheduler.
• Ensure work orders contain accurate routing, quantities, dates, priorities, and scheduling information prior to production execution.
• Verify material readiness before releasing or committing production work and proactively identify shortages that could impact scheduled production.
• Monitor daily production execution against the published schedule and immediately identify jobs at risk of missing planned start, completion, or shipment dates.
• Monitor and adjust schedules to address delays, material shortages, labor constraints, engineering issues, quality holds, bottlenecks, or capacity limitations.
• Escalate material shortages, labor constraints, capacity limitations, engineering issues, quality concerns, and other barriers that threaten schedule attainment.
• Maintain schedule integrity by ensuring schedule changes are controlled, documented, communicated, and aligned with priorities established by the Master Scheduler.
• Maintain regular presence on the production floor to validate work order status, identify constraints, confirm priorities, and ensure the schedule accurately reflects actual production conditions.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, procurement, logistics, engineering, quality, shipping, customer service, and sales teams to optimize workflow and production efficiency.
• Track production progress and communicate schedule updates, delays, and recovery plans to stakeholders.
• Utilize ERP/MRP systems to schedule work orders, maintain scheduling data, manage inventory‑related planning activities, and coordinate job sequencing.
• Analyze production requirements, lead times, material availability, and capacity constraints to support efficient execution of the production plan.
• Ensure on‑time product delivery by proactively identifying and resolving scheduling conflicts and production bottlenecks.
• Maintain accurate production planning reports, work order documentation, scheduling records, and system data.
• Provide accurate lead times, schedule status updates, and production commitments to internal stakeholders.
• Track, monitor, and report scheduling performance metrics including schedule attainment, schedule adherence, on‑time completion, on‑time delivery, past‑due work orders, planned versus actual completion, work order aging, material readiness, schedule changes, capacity utilization, and production backlog.
• Assist in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance scheduling accuracy, reduce waste, improve throughput, and increase operational efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with applicable quality standards, company policies, and safety regulations.
• All other duties as assigned.

Safety Requirements

• Comply with all OSHA, and company safety policies, procedures and requirements.
• Report to supervision conditions or practices that are either unsafe or that may adversely impact the environment, to ensure prompt resolution of potential hazards.
• Attend scheduled safety training.
• Actively support the organization’s efforts to meet or exceed safety goals and plans.
• Recommend improved safety practices.
• Practices safe work habits and follows general safety procedures such as proper lifting and bending, ergonomics, proper use of equipment and use of personal protection equipment (PPE).
• Adheres to and ensures lockout procedures are followed any time the equipment is being cleaned or maintained.
• All other duties as assigned.

Safety Requirements

• Comply with all OSHA, and company safety policies, procedures and requirements.
• Report to supervision conditions or practices that are either unsafe or that may adversely impact the environment, to ensure prompt resolution of potential hazards.
• Attend scheduled safety training.
• Actively support the organization’s efforts to meet or exceed safety goals and plans.
• Recommend improved safety practices.
• Practices safe work habits and follows general safety procedures such as proper lifting and bending, ergonomics, proper use of equipment and use of personal protection equipment (PPE).
• Adheres to and ensures lockout procedures are followed any time the equipment is being cleaned or maintained.
• All other duties as assigned.

Safety Requirements

• Comply with all OSHA, and company safety policies, procedures and requirements.
• Report to supervision conditions or practices that are either unsafe or that may adversely impact the environment, to ensure prompt resolution of potential hazards.
• Attend scheduled safety training.
• Actively support the organization’s efforts to meet or exceed safety goals and plans.
• Recommend improved safety practices.
• Practices safe work habits and follows general safety procedures such as proper lifting and bending, ergonomics, proper use of equipment and use of personal protection equipment (PPE).
• Adheres to and ensures lockout procedures are followed any time the equipment is being cleaned or maintained.
• All other duties as assigned.

Product Safety And Quality

• Responsible for supporting and complying with the company’s Integrated Management System, which aligns with ISO 9001 (Quality), ISO 14001 (Environmental), and ISO 45001 (Health and Safety) standards.
• Promotes a culture of safety, quality, and environmental responsibility by following established IMS procedures aligned with ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 standards.

Product Safety And Quality

• Responsible for supporting and complying with the company’s Integrated Management System, which aligns with ISO 9001 (Quality), ISO 14001 (Environmental), and ISO 45001 (Health and Safety) standards.
• Promotes a culture of safety, quality, and environmental responsibility by following established IMS procedures aligned with ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 standards.

Requirements

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field preferred. Equivalent manufacturing scheduling or planning experience will be considered.
• Minimum of 2 years of hands‑on production scheduling, production planning, manufacturing coordination, or related manufacturing operations experience required.
• Proven experience utilizing ERP/MRP systems to support production scheduling, inventory control, and operational planning.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, production workflows, capacity planning, inventory management, material readiness, and supply chain principles.
• Strong Excel skills including PivotTables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, filtering, sorting, conditional formatting, and analysis of large production schedules or work‑order datasets.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities with exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize competing demands, manage multiple schedules, and perform effectively in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across cross‑functional teams.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma, or related operational excellence methodologies preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to identify process inefficiencies and implement solutions that improve productivity, quality, schedule adherence, and operational performance.

Requirements

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field preferred. Equivalent manufacturing scheduling or planning experience will be considered.
• Minimum of 2 years of hands‑on production scheduling, production planning, manufacturing coordination, or related manufacturing operations experience required.
• Proven experience utilizing ERP/MRP systems to support production scheduling, inventory control, and operational planning.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, production workflows, capacity planning, inventory management, material readiness, and supply chain principles.
• Strong Excel skills including PivotTables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, filtering, sorting, conditional formatting, and analysis of large production schedules or work‑order datasets.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities with exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize competing demands, manage multiple schedules, and perform effectively in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across cross‑functional teams.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma, or related operational excellence methodologies preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to identify process inefficiencies and implement solutions that improve productivity, quality, schedule adherence, and operational performance.

Physical Requirements

• Occasional walking and standing in a manufacturing environment may be required.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. occasionally.
• Regular use of office equipment, including computers, phones, printers, and scanners.
• May require occasional visits to the production floor, where safety precautions such as PPE may be necessary.
• The work environment is primarily an office setting, with some exposure to manufacturing areas that may include noise, machinery, and temperature fluctuations.

Physical Requirements

• Occasional walking and standing in a manufacturing environment may be required.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. occasionally.
• Regular use of office equipment, including computers, phones, printers, and scanners.
• May require occasional visits to the production floor, where safety precautions such as PPE may be necessary.
• The work environment is primarily an office setting, with some exposure to manufacturing areas that may include noise, machinery, and temperature fluctuations.