Production Scheduler

Ludlow Mfg Inc; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ludlow Mfg Inc seeks a Production Scheduler to coordinate production plans, manage work orders, and align materials and departments to meet customer demand.

You will create weekly production schedules, generate work orders, monitor inventory, and communicate schedule changes to teams, helping keep operations efficient and on-time.

Strong planning, organization, and problem-solving skills are essential, with metal fabrication experience preferred.

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

Planning

Organization

Time management

Communication

Problem-solving

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.