Production Scheduler I

Greenheck Group; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 69,581 - 85,953; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Family Support

Financial Security

Learning & Development

Rewards & Recognition

Wellbeing & Mental Health

Work‑Life Balance

Fun Perks

Job summary

Greenheck Group is seeking a detail-oriented operations planner to optimize labor usage and coordinate production schedules across multiple areas. This role supports sales and operations planning and ensures on‑time delivery while maintaining strong customer service.

Qualifications include 2 years of associate degree or equivalent experience, 2–4 years in related field, and strong Excel skills. SAP experience is a plus, with a base pay range noted and comprehensive benefits provided.

Qualifications

• 2Year / Associate Degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related field of study, or equivalent years of job experience required.
• 4Year / Bachelor Degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related field of study preferred.
• 2–4years of relevant work experience required.
• Proficiency in Excel required.
• Previous SAP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with cross‑functional teams to optimize labor utilization and support sales and operations planning.
• Maintain capacity templates and adjust capacity/manpower as demand dictates.
• Reserve capacity for short lead‑time programmed orders.
• Coordinate production schedules across multiple manufacturing areas to support on‑time delivery and shipping performance.
• Communicate scheduling priorities, changes, and production requirements with Operations, Supply Chain, Sales, and Engineering.
• Manage schedule updates from engineering changes, customer requests, material availability, and shifting business needs.
• Monitor critical part availability and proactively suggest changes to minimize production disruptions.
• Prepare and distribute daily status reports to support operational decision‑making.
• Track and communicate schedule changes, late shipments, and other key production updates to stakeholders.
• Support and participate in continuous improvement activities.

Skills

Excel

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

You’ll partner with cross‑functional teams to optimize labor utilization, support sales and operations planning, and help drive strong customer service and plant performance.

• Maintain capacity templates and adjust capacity/manpower as demand dictates.
• Reserve capacity for short lead‑time programmed orders.
• Coordinate production schedules across multiple manufacturing areas to support on‑time delivery and shipping performance.
• Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, Sales, and Engineering to communicate scheduling priorities, changes, and production requirements.
• Manage schedule updates resulting from engineering changes, customer requests, material availability, and shifting business needs.
• Monitor critical part availability and proactively suggest changes to minimize production disruptions.
• Prepare and distribute daily status reports to support operational decision‑making.
• Track and communicate schedule changes, late shipments, and other key production updates to stakeholders.
• Support and participate in continuous improvement activities.

WHAT YOU SHOULD HAVE

• 2Year / Associate Degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related field of study, or equivalent years of job experience required.
• 4Year / Bachelor Degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related field of study preferred.
• 2–4years of relevant work experience required.
• Proficiency in Excel required.
• Previous SAP experience preferred.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Greenheck Group takes pride in providing competitive pay along with a comprehensive benefits package as part of our total rewards program. The starting base pay range for this position is $69,581–$85,953 and may vary based on factors such as job‑related knowledge, skills, experience, and performance.

• Health & Family Support
• Financial Security
• Learning & Development
• Rewards & Recognition
• Wellbeing & Mental Health
• Work‑Life Balance
• Fun Perks

SPECIAL NOTATION

The preceding statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people in this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills. The Employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment, such as a computer and phone. Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Repetitive motion. Substantial motions of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. The person is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data, figures, transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, extensive reading. Occasional mobility required to attend in-person meetings and complete various office tasks.

EEO STATEMENT

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

ACCOMMODATIONS REQUEST

Greenheck Group complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities. To request an accommodation for the application or interview process, please email [e-mail] with your name, job title, posting number, and requested accommodation.

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