Production Scheduler

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen); Woodridge (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading firm in the manufacturing sector as a Production Scheduler, where you'll develop and adjust production schedules. In this fast-paced environment, you will collaborate with various teams to meet customer demands while optimizing efficiency. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of relevant experience and strong skills in planning and scheduling.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in production scheduling in food, chemical, or manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of ERP/MRP systems like SAP or Oracle.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains daily/weekly production schedules.
• Collaborates with teams to ensure on-time delivery of products.
• Tracks KPIs including schedule adherence and OEE.

Skills

Scheduling and planning

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

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Base pay range

$80,000.00/yr - $95,000.00/yr

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Our client is seeking an experienced Production Scheduler to join their dynamic manufacturing team. The role is responsible for developing and maintaining daily and weekly production schedules to meet aggressive lead times, accommodate demanding customer requirements, and optimize production efficiency. The environment is fast-paced, high-output, and involves a wide range of products with frequent changeovers and tight delivery windows.

What you'll do:

• Develop, publish, and adjust production schedules to align with customer demand, raw material availability, labor constraints, and equipment capacity.
• Monitor and adjust plans based on real-time production feedback, delays, inventory levels, and unplanned downtime.
• Collaborate closely with production, quality, maintenance, procurement, and customer service teams to ensure on-time delivery.
• Proactively identify and address scheduling conflicts, bottlenecks, and supply constraints.
• Maintain visibility into production performance and revise schedules as needed to meet service-level expectations.
• Manage short-term and long-term capacity planning, ensuring production targets align with customer forecasts and business goals.
• Track KPIs including schedule adherence, OEE, and on-time delivery metrics.
• Ensure accurate communication and coordination of production changes to all stakeholders.
• Maintain master data and scheduling parameters in ERP systems (e.g., batch sizes, lead times, routings).
• Lead daily production meetings and communicate schedule priorities to supervisors and operators.
• Support new product introductions, special orders, and seasonal demand shifts with strategic scheduling solutions.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years experience as a Production Scheduler or Planner in a food, chemical, pharmaceutical, or related process manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of scheduling and planning best practices in high-mix, high-volume operations.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, Microsoft Dynamics).
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and pivot quickly.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement practices is a plus.

Preferred Experience:

• Background in food or chemical manufacturing with experience navigating regulatory compliance (e.g., FDA, GMP, HACCP).
• Familiarity with batch processing, clean-in-place (CIP), and high-SKU environments.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Supply Chain

• Industries

  Manufacturing, Food and Beverage Manufacturing, and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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