Production Scheduler II

Warner Electric LLC; Columbia City (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision and Rx

401k Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Job summary

Regal Rexnord Corporation in Columbia City, IN is seeking a Production Scheduler II who will balance customer demand, production capacity, materials, and inventory to ensure on-time delivery and operational excellence.

You will partner with Operations, Materials, Engineering, Quality, and Customer Service to develop schedules and drive continuous improvement using Lean, Kaizen and the Regal Rexnord Business System.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of experience in production planning or scheduling.
• Experience using ERP systems to support scheduling and inventory control.
• Proficiency with Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Strong analytical, organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven problem-solving skills with cross-functional action.
• Effective collaboration with Operations, Materials, Engineering, Quality, and Customer Service.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and execute production schedules to support demand and on-time delivery.
• Coordinate material, labor, equipment, and capacity requirements.
• Monitor performance and identify risks; implement corrective actions.
• Adjust schedules for capacity constraints, material shortages, and changes.
• Partner cross-functionally to resolve issues and improve workflow.
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean, Kaizen, and RBS tools.
• Support inventory planning and control strategies to optimize service levels.

Skills

Production scheduling

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Work Model

This is a fully onsite role, with work performed at your designated Regal Rexnord office.

Position Overview

Join Regal Rexnord as a Production Scheduler II at our Columbia City, IN facility, where you'll play a key role in balancing customer demand, production capacity, materials, and inventory to ensure on-time delivery and operational excellence. This position partners closely with Operations, Materials, Engineering, Quality, and Customer Service to develop and execute production schedules that support business goals while optimizing inventory and manufacturing efficiency. The ideal candidate is an analytical problem solver who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and enjoys working cross-functionally to overcome scheduling, material, and capacity challenges. Using Lean Manufacturing principles and the Regal Rexnord Business System (RBS), you'll drive continuous improvement initiatives, improve production flow, and help deliver exceptional results for both customers and the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and execute production schedules to support customer demand, on-time delivery, and efficient use of manufacturing resources.
• Coordinate material, labor, equipment, and capacity requirements while balancing production priorities and inventory objectives.
• Monitor production, inventory, and shipment performance; identify risks and implement corrective actions to maintain customer commitments.
• Adjust schedules in response to changing business needs, including capacity constraints, material shortages, engineering changes, and equipment downtime.
• Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Materials, Engineering, Quality, and Customer Service to resolve issues and improve workflow.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, root cause analysis, standard work, and Regal Rexnord Business System (RBS) tools.
• Support inventory planning and control strategies that optimize service levels while minimizing excess inventory.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing routings, processes, and related documentation to support efficient production operations.
• Contribute to value stream improvements that reduce waste, improve flow, and enhance overall operational performance.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of experience in production planning, scheduling, inventory management, manufacturing operations, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience utilizing ERP systems to support production scheduling, capacity planning, materials management, and inventory control.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Strong analytical capabilities with the ability to interpret operational data, identify trends and risks, and support data-driven decision-making.
• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail and the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
• Proven problem-solving skills with experience identifying root causes and driving cross-functional corrective actions.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to build strong partnerships across Operations, Materials, Engineering, Quality, Customer Service, and other functional teams.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Operations, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Experience applying Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies, including Kaizen, value stream mapping, standard work, root cause analysis, and similar problem‑solving tools.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment with responsibility for balancing customer demand, production capacity, inventory, and resource constraints.

Restrictions Imposed by Federal Export Control Laws

Restrictions imposed by federal export control laws may limit this job opportunity to candidates who are a ‘U.S. Person’, which includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, individuals granted asylum in the United States, and refugees in the United States, or who otherwise can qualify for a license that permits them to hold the position. Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States without requiring company sponsorship to obtain or keep U.S. work authorization.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Coverage
• Spending accounts (HSA, Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA)
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• 401k Retirement Plan with