Production Scheduler

Advanced Industries LLC; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Industries LLC is seeking a Production Scheduler in the United States to develop and maintain the Master Production Schedule (MPS) to support customer demand, inventory targets, and production capabilities. This role owns the ERP scheduling process and coordinates with cross-functional teams to ensure data integrity and efficient manufacturing.

Responsibilities include translating forecasts into actionable production plans, monitoring WIP, reviewing BOMs and routings in ERP, and

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of master production planning/scheduling experience in a manufacturing environment.
• ERP experience with master scheduling (Global Shop, SAP, Epicor) and data integrity.
• Strong knowledge of MRP, MPS, production workflows, and capacity/resource planning.
• Advanced Excel and MS Office skills preferred.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication abilities.
• Able to adapt to a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Lean 6S knowledge and ISO/AS9100 familiarity preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage the Master Production Schedule (MPS) in Global Shop ERP.
• Translate forecasts into actionable manufacturing plans considering lead times and capacity.
• Monitor work-in-process (WIP) and adjust production schedules daily/weekly.
• Analyze material and capacity requirements to prevent bottlenecks.
• Review BOMs, routings, lead times, and calendars in ERP.
• Coordinate with procurement and inventory teams to ensure material availability.
• Participate in weekly planning meetings to communicate plans and resolve conflicts.
• Generate KPIs such as schedule adherence and capacity utilization.
• Troubleshoot ERP scheduling issues and liaise between IT and production.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on scheduling processes.
• Collaborate with current production scheduler to optimize ERP usage.

Skills

ERP scheduling

MRP

Capacity planning

Analytical skills

Communication

Lean 6S

Excel

Tools

Global Shop

SAP

Epicor

Job description

Job Type
Full-time

Description

The Production Scheduler is responsible for developing and maintaining the master production schedule to support customer demand, inventory targets, and production capabilities. This role will own the ERP scheduling process, coordinate with cross-functional teams (Production, Supply Chain, Engineering, Program Management), and ensure data integrity to drive efficient manufacturing operations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITES:

• Create and manage the Master Production Schedule (MPS) in Global Shop ERP, ensuring alignment with demand forecasts, customer orders, capacity constraints, and inventory goals.
• Translate sales and forecast data into actionable manufacturing plans, considering lead times, material availability, and labor capacity.
• Monitor work-in-process (WIP) and adjust production schedules daily/weekly based on shop floor status, changes in customer demand, or supply disruptions.
• Analyze material and capacity requirements to prevent bottlenecks and ensure on-time delivery.
• Review and maintain accurate BOMs, routings, lead times, work center capacities, and production calendars in ERP system.
• Coordinate with procurement and inventory teams to ensure timely availability of raw materials and subassemblies.
• Participate in weekly production planning meetings to communicate plan updates and resolve conflicts with production schedules; identify scheduling risks and constraints; proactively recommend and implement solutions.
• Generate and analyze KPIs such as schedule adherence, job completion rate, and capacity utilization.
• Troubleshoot ERP scheduling issues and serve as liaison between IT and production for ERP-related improvements.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on planning and scheduling processes.
• Work collaboratively with current production scheduler to ensure effective use of scheduling functions in ERP system.

Requirements

• 3 – 5 years of experience in master production planning/scheduling within an ERP system in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience using an ERP system (Global Shop, SAP, Epicor, etc.), particularly in master scheduling and job planning modules.
• Strong understanding of MRP, MPS, production workflows, and capacity/resource planning.
• Proficient in MS Office w/advanced Excel skills preferred.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and adapt to changing priorities.
• Knowledge of lean 6S principles and process improvement techniques preferred.
• Familiarity with ISO or AS9100 quality standards preferred.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Teamwork oriented, open office environment with frequent interaction on the production floor.
• May require occasional extended hours or weekend work to meet production deadlines or during ERP upgrades.
• PPE including safety shoes, safety glasses, and earplugs must be worn while in the shop.