Production Scheduler (Contract)

Structure Medical; Mooresville (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Structure Medical, a Mooresville, NC facility, seeks a Production Scheduler for a 3–6 month contract to plan and coordinate daily and long-term production schedules, aligning with customer demand and quality requirements.

The role requires collaboration with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Purchasing to balance capacity, materials, and labor with priorities, monitor lead times, and adjust plans as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience with production scheduling or planning in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for data interpretation.
• Excellent communication and collaboration in cross-functional teams.
• Experience in medical device or high-precision manufacturing is a plus.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and Excel preferred.
• Ability to adapt to changing production needs and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production schedules based on demand, capacity, and materials.
• Monitor inventory, WIP, lead times, and status to anticipate delays.
• Resolve scheduling conflicts and adjust plans as priorities change.
• Analyze data to identify bottlenecks and efficiency improvements.
• Communicate schedule changes and status to stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate scheduling data within systems.
• Support continuous improvement and new product launches.

Skills

Scheduling experience

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Effective communication

ERP/MRP familiarity

Microsoft Excel

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Company Description

Structure Medical is a specialized manufacturer of medical implants, instruments, and cutting tools used by orthopedic surgeons to treat trauma, sports injuries, degenerative diseases, tumors, and congenital conditions.

Role Description

Structure Medical is seeking a Production Scheduler for a 3–6 month contract position with the possibility of direct hire. This is a full-time, on-site role based at our Mooresville, NC facility.

The Production Scheduler is responsible for planning, coordinating, and maintaining daily and long-term production schedules to support customer demand and meet quality and delivery requirements. This role works closely with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Purchasing to align capacity, materials, and labor with production priorities.

Key responsibilities include:

• Develop, maintain, and adjust production schedules based on customer demand, capacity, material availability, and changing priorities.
• Monitor inventory, work-in-progress, lead times, and production status to proactively identify potential delays or constraints.
• Resolve scheduling conflicts and adjust production plans as priorities and requirements change.
• Analyze production data to identify bottlenecks and opportunities to improve workflow and efficiency.
• Communicate schedule changes, priorities, and production status to cross-functional stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate scheduling and production information within applicable systems.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and the successful launch of new products and prototypes.

Qualifications

• Experience with production scheduling, production planning, or manufacturing operations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret production data and identify potential constraints.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, particularly in a cross-functional manufacturing environment.
• Experience in medical device manufacturing, precision machining, or another high-precision manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Excel is preferred.
• Strong organizational, prioritization, and time-management skills with the ability to adapt to changing production needs.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience, is preferred.
• Commitment to quality, safety, accuracy, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.