Production Scheduler

Clinkenbeard; South Beloit (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Clinkenbeard, based in Illinois, seeks a Production Scheduler to coordinate and optimize daily production activities on site in South Beloit. You will create, update, and maintain realistic schedules that balance capacity, materials, and labor to meet customer delivery requirements.

Work with cross-functional teams including production, engineering, purchasing, and quality to prioritize work orders, resolve conflicts, and monitor progress. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in business, operations management, supply chain, engineering, or related field.
• Experience in manufacturing or aerospace/industrial environments is a plus.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and office software.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and optimize daily production activities to meet delivery targets.
• Create, update, and maintain production schedules balancing capacity, materials and labor.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, purchasing, and quality teams to prioritize work orders.
• Monitor progress against plan and communicate status to stakeholders.

Skills

Production scheduling

Production planning

Analytical skills

Communication

Inventory control

ERP/MRP systems

Office software

Attention to detail

Multi-priority management

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in business/ops/engineering

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Spreadsheet software

Scheduling tools

Job description

Company Description

Clinkenbeard, founded in 1966, is a worldwide leader in rapid prototyping and production of complex cast and machined parts for industrial and aerospace OEMs. The company provides rapid metal castings, development hardware, prototype and production quantities, and advanced 5-axis machining in metal and plastic, including exotic alloys. With strong internal engineering resources, Clinkenbeard specializes in solving large, complex manufacturing challenges and supports customers with concurrent manufacturing engineering. The organization also produces mechanical mockups, cutaways, training devices, and part-task training tools, all with a focus on high quality, responsive customer service, and cost-effective solutions. Clinkenbeard is AS9100 / ISO 9001:2008 certified and ITAR compliant, reflecting its commitment to rigorous quality and regulatory standards.

Role Description

The Production Scheduler is a full-time on-site role based in South Beloit, IL, responsible for coordinating and optimizing daily production activities. This role involves creating, updating, and maintaining production schedules, aligning capacity, materials, and labor to meet customer delivery requirements. The Production Scheduler collaborates closely with production, engineering, purchasing, and quality teams to prioritize work orders, resolve scheduling conflicts, and monitor progress against plan. Day-to-day responsibilities include analyzing demand, lead times, and inventory levels, adjusting schedules to address constraints or changes, and communicating clear status updates and expectations to stakeholders. The role also supports continuous improvement efforts by identifying bottlenecks, recommending process improvements, and contributing to more efficient planning and resource utilization.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to manage and optimize production schedules and perform effective production planning.
• Strong analytical skills for interpreting data, capacity, and demand to make sound scheduling decisions.
• Clear and professional communication skills for coordinating with cross-functional teams and providing updates on schedule status.
• Experience with inventory control practices to align material availability with production requirements.
• Previous experience in manufacturing or aerospace/industrial environments, preferably in a scheduling or planning role.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and common office software (e.g., spreadsheets and scheduling tools).
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in business, operations management, supply chain, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.