Production Scheduler - $75,000-$95,000K

OMNI Control Technology Inc.; Northbridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Omni Control Technology is seeking a Production Scheduler to develop and maintain production schedules that support customer delivery requirements while maximizing manufacturing efficiency. The role serves as a key link between Sales, Engineering, Purchasing, Manufacturing and Shipping to align materials, labor and capacity with customer expectations in a fast-paced, contract manufacturing environment.

Experience with ERP/MRP systems, strong Excel skills, and the ability to manage multiple

Qualifications

• Associate degree in supply chain, operations, engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 3 years of production scheduling, planning, manufacturing, or supply chain experience.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Office applications.
• Excellent organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and communicate production schedules based on demand, materials, labor, and priorities.
• Coordinate with Purchasing to ensure materials are available to support schedules.
• Monitor work orders and adjust schedules to address changing requirements or constraints.
• Balance workloads with Production Supervisors to optimize resources.
• Prioritize customer orders to meet on-time delivery objectives.
• Analyze capacity and identify potential bottlenecks.
• Generate and distribute daily, weekly, and monthly production reports.
• Monitor KPIs including schedule attainment and on-time delivery.
• Collaborate with Engineering on ECOs and their impact on schedules.
• Participate in production meetings with schedule updates and recommendations.
• Maintain accurate ERP/MRP data and support inventory initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve scheduling processes and production flow.
• Assist with continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Multitasking/Prioritization

Communication (verbal & written)

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Associate degree in Supply Chain/Operations/Engineering

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

ERP/MRP system

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Omni Control Technology is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Production Scheduler to develop and maintain production schedules that support customer delivery requirements while maximizing manufacturing efficiency. The Production Scheduler serves as a critical link between Sales, Engineering, Purchasing, Manufacturing, and Shipping to ensure materials, labor, and production capacity are aligned to meet customer expectations.

The ideal candidate will have experience in a contract manufacturing environment, strong ERP/MRP system knowledge, and the ability to effectively manage priorities in a fast-paced, custom-build operation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and communicate production schedules based on customer demand, material availability, labor capacity, and manufacturing priorities.
• Coordinate with Purchasing to ensure materials are available to support production schedules.
• Monitor work order status and adjust schedules as required to address changing customer requirements or production constraints.
• Work closely with Production Supervisors to balance workloads and optimize manufacturing resources.
• Review and prioritize customer orders to meet on-time delivery objectives.
• Analyze production capacity and identify potential bottlenecks.
• Generate and distribute daily, weekly, and monthly production reports.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), including schedule attainment, on-time delivery, and production throughput.
• Collaborate with Engineering regarding engineering change orders (ECOs) and their impact on production schedules.
• Participate in production meetings and provide schedule updates and recommendations.
• Maintain accurate data within the ERP/MRP system.
• Support inventory management initiatives and work with Purchasing to minimize shortages and excess inventory.
• Identify opportunities to improve scheduling processes, production flow, and operational efficiency.
• Assist with continuous improvement initiatives throughout the manufacturing operation.

Qualifications

Required

• Associate degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 3 years of production scheduling, planning, manufacturing, or supply chain experience.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in related field.
• Experience in contract manufacturing, electrical control panels, industrial equipment, or custom manufacturing environments.
• APICS/ASCM certification or related supply chain certification.
• Experience with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement initiatives.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Understanding of production planning and scheduling methodologies.
• Ability to analyze capacity and resource utilization.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments.
• Experience interpreting bills of material (BOMs), routings, and work orders.
• Ability to make informed decisions under changing production conditions.

EOE/Vet/Disability

OMNI CONTROL TECHNOLOGY INC

1 Main St #4, Whitinsville, MA 01588 - TEL: [phone]