Production Scheduler - HOLT Manufacturing

HOLT Group; Texas; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HOLT Manufacturing in Texas seeks a Production Scheduler to develop and manage production calendars for multiple value streams. You will align schedules with demand, coordinate capacity with project managers, and ensure timely order execution from start to RTS while communicating status to stakeholders.

The role requires strong analytical skills, experience in supply chain planning, and collaboration across engineering, marketing, operations, and sales to minimize disruptions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate degree in Supply Chain or related field preferred.
• 4+ years in supply chain or production scheduling.
• APICS CPIM or CSPC certification preferred.
• Lean or Six Sigma experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Translate customer demand into a valid production schedule and execute to meet shipment dates.
• Coordinate and maintain orders with production capacity through collaboration with project managers and business managers.
• Enter, release, and ensure orders from start to RTS; communicate status to customers and ensure invoicing.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for scheduling issues.
• Collaborate with management, marketing, sales, operations, and engineering to resolve schedule interruptions.
• Manage capacity planning to meet sales and operating objectives.
• Track and report critical KPI’s.

Skills

Purchasing

Inventory control

Manufacturing engineering

Operations

Logistics

Excel

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate Degree in Supply Chain

CPIM or CSPC Certification preferred

Job description

Production Scheduler - HOLT Manufacturing

Department: Machine Division (MAC)

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Waco Mfg and Rebuild

Description

The Production Scheduler is responsible for preparing and communicating manufacturing schedules for all Value Streams systems in accordance with customer demand. In addition, the Production Scheduler is responsible for executing and managing all scheduling activities for these products by negotiating, facilitating the execution of plans, ensuring material and capacity are sufficient for production, and in collaboration with the Operations Group.

The incumbent in this position is expected to model the following practices daily: 1) Demonstrate alignment with the company's mission and core business values; 2) Collaborate with key internal/external resources; 3) Participate in ongoing self-development.

Essential Functions

• Models, promotes, reinforces, and rewards the consistent use of HOLT’s Values Based Leadership (VBL) tools, models, and processes to ensure alignment with our Vision, Values, and Mission
• Interprets and communicates product demand into a valid production schedule and execute the schedule to meet shipment dates
• Coordinates and maintains orders with production capacity and commitments through collaboration with project managers and business managers
• Enters, releases, and ensures orders from start to ready to ship (RTS). Communicates order status to customers through appropriate channels and ensure product is invoiced on time
• Performs Root Cause Analysis, makes recommendations and where applicable implement Corrective Action Plans for issues involving the production schedule and customer delivery
• Works closely with management team and marketing, sales, operations, and engineering to identify and resolve production schedule interruptions
• Manages capacity planning to meet sales and operating objectives
• Tracks and reports critical KPI’s
• Works safely always and adheres to all applicable safety policies; complies with all company policies, procedures, and standards
• Performs other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge in purchasing, inventory control, manufacturing engineering, operations, transportation, and /or logistics
• Advanced skills in Excel and Office
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal, teamwork, organization, and communication skills
• Excellent verbal, written, communication, and presentation skills
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and conceptual skills
• Time management and organizational skills
• Ability to identify complex problems and to review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
• Consulting and influencing abilities
• Ability to prepare reports and maintain records

Requirements

Education and Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Associates Degree in Supply Chain Management or 4 years previous production scheduling experience required
• Minimum of 4 years of Supply Chain experience required
• Previous Material Requirements Planning (MRP) experience preferred
• APICS CPIM or CSPC National Certification preferred
• 6 Sigma or Lean manufacturing experience preferred

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Travel:

• None

Physical Requirements:

• Position involves extended periods in a stationary position and majority of time on production floor/environment
• Role frequently communicates with others, must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations
• Constant movement and use of limbs; this position requires good manual dexterity, coordination, and stamina
• Routinely reacts to visual, auditory, and other signals, including alarms and instructions, and is required to visually inspect work

Work Environment:

• Requires wearing proper protective and safety equipment (PPE)
• This job is generally performed in a manufacturing/production environment, in environmentally controlled conditions
• Occasionally works outdoors and may be exposed to weather extremes conditions that include inclement weather, heat, cold, and humidity
• Frequently works at a fast pace with unscheduled interruptions
• Requires dealing with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous people

Disclaimer:

Please note that the above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not to be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the incumbents so classified. All incumbents may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities, as needed.

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