Production Scheduler

Ludlow Manufacturing, Inc.; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ludlow Manufacturing, Inc. is seeking a dedicated Production Scheduler to coordinate weekly production plans, manage work orders, and ensure materials and departments stay aligned to meet customer demand.

This role thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and requires proactive problem-solving and strong communication across teams. Responsibilities include creating schedules, issuing work orders, tracking inventory, and communicating updates to customers and stakeholders to keep

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 5+ years of manufacturing experience
• Strong planning, organization, and time management skills
• Excellent computer proficiency
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities
• Metal fabrication experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Create and manage weekly production schedules
• Generate work orders based on customer orders
• Coordinate with production, purchasing, and customer service teams
• Monitor inventory and material availability
• Communicate schedule changes and customer order updates
• Identify and resolve production bottlenecks
• Validate production rates and capacity across departments
• Participate in production planning meetings

Skills

Production scheduling

Planning

Organization

Time management

Communication

Problem solving

Computer proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Keep Production Moving. Keep Customers Happy.

We're looking for a detail-oriented Production Scheduler to coordinate production plans, manage work orders, and ensure materials, inventory, and departments stay aligned to meet customer demand. If you thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and enjoy solving problems, we want to hear from you!

What You'll Do:

• Create and manage weekly production schedules
• Generate work orders based on customer orders
• Coordinate with production, purchasing, and customer service teams
• Monitor inventory and material availability
• Communicate schedule changes and customer order updates
• Identify and resolve production bottlenecks
• Validate production rates and capacity across departments
• Participate in production planning meetings

What We're Looking For:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 5+ years of manufacturing experience
• Strong planning, organization, and time management skills
• Excellent computer proficiency
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities
• Metal fabrication experience preferred

Why Join Us?

Play a critical role in keeping operations running smoothly, supporting production efficiency, and ensuring on-time delivery for our customers.