Production Scheduler

Source Point Staffing; Village of Germantown (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a fast-paced growing company as a Production Scheduler in Germantown, WI. This role involves preparing manufacturing schedules, issuing work orders, and ensuring timely completion of work. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, self-motivated, and collaborative. The company offers competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with immediate vesting

Tuition reimbursement

PTO

Qualifications

• Three years of manufacturing experience in a scheduling role or equivalent work experience.
• Additional knowledge of MRP, Lean Manufacturing, and manufacturing processes required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare manufacturing schedules to manage workflow.
• Issue work orders and monitor deadlines.
• Collaborate with various departments to meet delivery objectives.

Skills

Self-motivated

Detail-oriented

Multi-tasking

Dependable

Creative problem solving

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree

Tools

MRP

Lean Manufacturing

Epicor

Job description

Join a fast-paced growing company as a Production Scheduler!

Join a fast-paced growing company as a Production Scheduler!

General Summary
This individual will be responsible for preparing manufacturing schedules to manage the flow of work through the plant operation. This position will issue work orders to various manufacturing work centers in accordance with release dates, work center load schedules, and material availability. Responsibilities also include monitoring deadlines, ensuring work is completed on time, and promoting the QRM (Quick Response Manufacturing) culture throughout the business system. The role involves checking critical material levels, managing special items, sub-contract work, order processing, and other factors essential to maintaining an uninterrupted flow of work and fulfilling shipping commitments. Additional duties include order preparation, issuing supplementary orders, and expediting on order changes, cancellations, or rush items. Support for programs such as quick delivery, stocking, Same Day Shipment (SDS), and other customer-focused initiatives is also required. Collaboration with Materials, Production Supervisors, Inside Sales, and Shipping teams to meet On Time Delivery objectives is essential.

Successful candidates will be (including but not limited to):

• Self-motivated and self-directed
• Exceptionally detail-oriented
• Good at multi-tasking and managing interruptions
• Dependable and punctual
• Capable of handling urgent tasks in a constantly changing environment
• Teamwork focused
• Creative problem solvers to meet customer requests
• Collaborative with various departments to ensure customers receive products as expected

Education Requirements
Minimum requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent plus:

• Three years of manufacturing experience in a scheduling role or equivalent work experience in a related field, or
• An associate’s degree plus 1 year of relevant experience.

Additional knowledge of MRP (Epicor experience a plus), Lean Manufacturing or QRM, and the manufacturing process (flow of work, machine capacity planning, etc.) is required.

About TCI
TCI is a growing Milwaukee-area manufacturer of Variable Frequency Drive accessories. Our expansion led to a new corporate office opening in May 2014 in Germantown, WI, and in 2021, we doubled our manufacturing capacity due to continued growth!

We offer a competitive salary and bonus program. Our benefits include medical, dental & vision insurance, 401(k) with immediate vesting and a generous match, tuition reimbursement, and PTO.

Why work at TCI? Because:

• We have experienced substantial growth over the last decade and continue to expand through our team’s efforts
• We pride ourselves on a workforce that embraces opportunities and career growth
• We use business velocity to impress customers
• We have a diverse workforce
• We operate under a team philosophy
• We encourage entrepreneurial spirit among employees
• We reward our employees
• We like to have fun

TCI is an equal opportunity employer and considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We are also an E-Verify participant.