Production Scheduler

Wilson Connectivity; St. George (VT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilson Connectivity is seeking a Production Scheduler to plan and prepare production schedules for all products, coordinating with Supply Planning, Production and Engineering to meet ship dates based on forecasts and orders.

You will work closely with Customer Service, Supply Chain, Production and the Sales team daily, drawing on data, capacity, and materials to optimize sequences, lead times, and resource use. Strong Excel/MS Office and ERP experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma required; associates or bachelor’s preferred.
• 2-5 years in a manufacturing environment, materials focus preferred.
• Strong computer skills with Windows-based productivity tools.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain production schedules for all products.
• Analyze capacity data and forecasts to determine manufacturing needs.
• Plan sequencing for filling, assembly, and other operations.
• Coordinate with Leads and Senior Lead on workload status.
• Expedite and adjust schedules to meet changes.
• Prepare production reports and communicate ship dates.
• Collaborate with buyers to address material shortages.
• Lead production planning meetings and act as liaison for ship dates.
• Interface with Shipping/Receiving on daily incoming shipments.

Skills

Production scheduling

ERP

CRM

MS Office

Master scheduling

Education

High School Diploma

Associates Degree in Business or Supply Chain

Bachelors in Technical/Operations/Supply Chain

Tools

MAS

CRM

Excel

Word/Outlook

Job description

About Wilson Connectivity:

Join the team at Wilson Connectivity and be a part of our mission to connect everyone, everywhere! As the industry leader in wireless connectivity solutions, we're bringing 5G connectivity to businesses and consumers in their homes, workplaces, and beyond.

But we're not just committed to developing innovative products - we're dedicated to developing great people. That's why we've been recognized as a \"Best Companies to Work For\" six times by Utah Business. Our strong work culture drives high employee satisfaction, and we're looking for individuals who are passionate about making a positive impact.

The Production Scheduler plans and prepares production schedules for the manufacture of all demand. May coordinate with Supply Planning, Production, and Engineering. Draws up master schedule to establish sequence and lead time of each operation to meet shipping dates according to sales forecasts or customer orders. The production schedule is based on customer requirements, safety stocks, material availability and production capacity. This position works closely with Customer Service, Supply Chain, Production and the Sales team on a daily basis. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required.

A day on the job may include:

• Creates and maintains production schedules for all products. Analyzes production specifications and plant capacity data and performs mathematical calculations to determine manufacturing processes, tools, and Human Resource requirements.
• Plans sequence of filling, assembly, and other manufacturing operations for guidance of production team members
• Confers with department Leads and Senior Lead to determine status of assigned workload or constraints
• Expedites operations that delay schedules and alters schedules to meet unforeseen conditions
• Prepares production reports
• Works with buyer/planner(s) to expedite material shortages
• Leads production planning meetings and completes assigned tasks from the meetings, acting as liaison for customer order ship dates
• Communicates shortages and resolutions to purchasing and production
• Facilitates the flow of materials to and from various work areas (sequencing)
• Provides sales with order ship dates and communicates schedule date changes
• Able to follow departmental SOP's
• Interfaces with Shipping/Receiving regarding incoming shipments on a daily basis

This job may be for you if can:

• Capable of sitting for up to 8 hrs. a day
• Capable of lifting up to 20 lbs.

This job may be for you if you have:

• Minimum High School Diploma
• Preferred Associates Degree with focus in Business or Supply Chain disciplines
• Highly desired 4-year degree in Technical, Operations or Supply Chain Management
• Strong computer skills are required including familiarity with Windows-based programs such as Microsoft productivity tools (e.g., Excel, Word, and Outlook)
• Familiar with MAS
• Familiar with CRM
• 2-5 years' experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in a materials role

Extra Awesome:

• 5 + years' experience in a Planning position
• Above average knowledge of manufacturing capabilities and processes
• Strong background in ERP
• An understanding of master scheduling in a build to order and make to stock processes
• Highly organized-demonstrates strong organizational and planning skills