Production Scheduler

Davita Inc.; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent manufacturing company in Texas is looking for a Manufacturing Scheduler. This role involves developing detailed production schedules, collaborating with multiple teams to optimize workflow, and ensuring timely delivery. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational and analytical skills, along with relevant scheduling experience.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of scheduling experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics is a plus.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles is valued.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage daily, weekly, and long-term production schedules.
• Monitor production progress and adjust schedules as necessary.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure material and labor availability.

Skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Effective communication

Collaboration skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or Operations Management

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Standex International is a global industrial growth company operating through our market-leading brands in electronics, cutting-edge forming technologies, engraving, and scientific refrigeration. We work with our customers to advance progress through innovation. From inventing and producing parts for next-generation space vehicles to evolving vaccine refrigeration, designing functional textures for everyday products, improving renewable energy technology, and much more, we are focused on making what's next possible.

Standex Electronics Amran Instrument Transformers is a leading manufacturer of Low Voltage and Medium Voltage Instrument Transformers (Current and Voltage Transformers) with multiple manufacturing plants in USA and India. Amran's product portfolio includes standard products as well as numerous custom products specifically designed and developed for OEM specific equipment. Amran's Instrument Transformer products have been installed in over 50 countries around the world.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Manufacturing Scheduler to develop and maintain detailed production schedules that ensure efficient workflow and meet customer delivery timelines. The Scheduler will collaborate with production, materials, and logistics teams to balance capacity, resources, and demand while minimizing downtime and maximizing productivity.

What You'll Do

• Create and manage daily, weekly, and long-term production schedules based on demand forecasts, order priorities, and inventory levels.


• Monitor production progress and adjust schedules as necessary to respond to delays, equipment issues, or material shortages.


• Collaborate with planners, procurement, and shop floor supervisors to ensure material and labor availability aligns with the production plan.


• Communicate scheduling changes and priorities clearly to all relevant departments.


• Identify scheduling conflicts or inefficiencies and propose solutions to improve workflow.


• Maintain accurate records of production schedules and related changes in ERP/MRP systems.


• Generate and distribute production reports and metrics for management review.


• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to scheduling, capacity planning, and workflow optimization.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or related field (or equivalent experience).


• 2+ years of scheduling experience in a manufacturing environment.


• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics).


• Strong time management, organizational, and analytical skills.


• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced environment.


• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
  

What We Value

• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and just-in-time (JIT) scheduling.


• Familiarity with Gantt charts, capacity planning tools, and production KPIs.


• APICS certification (CPIM or CSCP) is a plus.

Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.