PRODUCTION SCHEDULER

Schlumberger Limited; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Schlumberger Limited in the United States is seeking a Production Planner to develop, coordinate, and execute production plans that ensure timely manufacturing while maximizing efficiency and minimizing costs.

You will balance demand forecasts, material availability, equipment capacity, and labor resources to create realistic daily, weekly, and monthly schedules; monitor work orders and ensure ERP data accuracy; and collaborate across production, quality, and engineering teams.

Qualifications

• Associate degree preferred, or equivalent minimum of two (2) years' experience in planning a specialist role
• Experience with ERP systems; SAP is preferred
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain detailed production schedules based on demand, forecast, and inventory targets
• Ensure schedules align with capacity constraints and resource availability
• Adjust plans for delays, downtime, material shortages, or changes in demand
• Monitor and close work orders according to production plan
• Verify routing, BOMs, quantities, and lead times in the ERP system
• Support cross-functional planning with production, quality, and manufacturing engineering
• Communicate priorities, risks, and changes to stakeholders and participate in planning meetings
• Track schedule attainment, throughput, and capacity utilization; maintain planning parameters
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and participate in lean/Kaizen initiatives

Skills

Demand forecasting

Inventory management

Capacity planning

Lean/Kaizen

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Associate degree preferred

2+ years planning experience

Tools

SAP

Job description

The Production Planner is responsible for developing, coordinating, and executing production plans that ensure the timely manufacturing of products while maximizing efficiency and minimizing costs.

This role balances demand forecasts, material availability, equipment capacity, and labor resources to create realistic daily, weekly, and monthly production schedule.

Master Data Controller

Production Scheduling

• Create and maintain detailed production schedules based on demand, forecast, and inventory targets.
• Ensure schedules align with capacity constraints and resource availability.
• Adjust plans proactively for delays, equipment downtime, material shortages, or changes in customer demand.

Work Order Management

• Monitor, and close work orders according to production plan.
• Ensure accuracy of routing, BOMs, quantities, and lead times in the ERP system.
• Follow up on work-in-progress (WIP) and elevate issues impacting schedule adherence.

Cross-Functional Communication

• Collaborate with production supervisors, quality and manufacturing engineering to ensure smooth execution of the plan.
• Communicate priorities, schedule risks, and changes to all stakeholders.
• Provide input during daily/weekly production meetings.
• Track schedule attainment, throughput, and capacity utilization.
• Maintain planning parameters (lead times, lot sizes, cycle times) in the ERP system.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and participate in lean/Kaizen initiatives.
• Associates degree preferred, or equivalent minimum of two (2) years' experience in planning a specialist role
• Experience with ERP System. Preferably SAP
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship

ALL APPLICANTS FOR U.S. ROLES MUST CAREFULLY READ ALL THE SUPPLEMENTAL U.S. SPECIFIC INFORMATION LISTED BELOW.

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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY & VETERANS

Company policy is to provide every individual a fair and equal opportunity to seek employment and advancement at the Company without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, veteran or military status, disability, creed, ancestry, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), marital status or any factors protected by federal, state, or local laws. We are an "Equal Opportunity Employer". For more information please, refer to the latest version of "Know Your Rights" poster and the "Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster" located here: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters. The Company is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor - priority referral Protected Veterans requested.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS

The Company will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation / modification to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability to assist in the hiring process, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law. If you believe you require such assistance to complete the application or to participate in the interview process, please contact [e-mail] to request assistance. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to.

AUTHORIZATION FOR EMPLOYMENT

Pursuant to the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, all applicants who are offered and accept employment must produce documents establishing their identity and authorization for employment in the United States. These documents must be produced no later than seventy-two (72) hours after employment commences. In addition, all applicants who are offered and accept employment will be required to verify their employment authorization under oath by signing a USCIS Form I-9. SLB is an E-Verify employer.

Insurance

Health, vision, and dental insurance for you and your dependents available from day one.

Learning Opportunities

Global adventure, broad exposure, and limitless learning await you. You'll be part of the most multi-cultural and diverse team of experts in any industry, anywhere.

Diverse and Inclusive

Our exceptional and diverse people are the pulse and spirit of who we are. Every day, you will enrich your knowledge in an environment where differences in thought, creativity and experiences are embraced.

About Us

We are a global technology company, driving energy innovation for a balanced planet. Together, we create amazing technology that unlocks access to energy for the benefit of all.

Global in outlook, local in practice - and with a united, shared passion for discovering solutions, we hire talented, driven people and support them to succeed, personally and professionally.

SLB is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law.

We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation / modification to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability to assist in the hiring process, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in the interview process, please contact [e-mail] to request assistance. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to.

SLB is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor- priority referral Protected Veterans requested.

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