Production Scheduler II: Optimize Manufacturing Flow

ThyssenKrupp Materials NA; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Life Insurance and Disability

401(k) and RRSP programs with Company 

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

ThyssenKrupp Materials NA in the United States seeks a Production Planner to oversee daily order processing and scheduling across stations, maximizing equipment utilization and on‑time delivery.

You will coordinate with Sales, Procurement, and Shipping to align demand with capacity and lead times, ensuring smooth flow of materials and accurate forecasts for both regular and rush orders. This on‑site role requires strong analytical and communication skills and offers comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a production planning or scheduling role within a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings.
• Must know the different processes involved in manufacturing parts.
• Ability to create and understand reports to make production planning decisions.
• Basic math and reading skills obtained by a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Proficiency with computers.
• Interpersonal skills to communicate with plant manager, sales staff, and warehouse personnel.
• Ability to work cross‑functionally in a fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Possess the ability to understand equipment and tolerances.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills, with a proactive problem‑solving mindset

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily control of product order processing from reviewing and scheduling production orders by processing station.
• Schedule orders to maximize productivity and equipment utilization.
• Analyze production specifications to determine manufacturing processes, tools, and personnel requirements.
• Ensure material flow and production activity are aligned.
• Prepare work orders.
• Reprioritize and reschedule tasks to meet urgent orders.
• Update capacity and backlog in ERP/MRP systems.
• Coordinate with Sales, Procurement, and Shipping to align demand and lead times.
• Plan jobs across machines with priority based on lead time and capacity.
• Assess manpower, machine, and material availability to optimize efficiency.
• Reassign workloads due to maintenance or breakdowns.
• Maintain delivery schedules and expedite orders as needed.
• Collaborate with Quality and Engineering for PPAP releases as applicable.
• This position operates on the warehouse floor around heavy machinery.

Skills

Production planning

Scheduling

Reading engineering drawings

ERP/MRP proficiency

SAP knowledge

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Engineering or related field

Tools

Job Boss

SAP

Job description

ThyssenKrupp Materials NA in the United States seeks a Production Planner to oversee daily order processing and scheduling across stations, maximizing equipment utilization and on‑time delivery.

You will coordinate with Sales, Procurement, and Shipping to align demand with capacity and lead times, ensuring smooth flow of materials and accurate forecasts for both regular and rush orders. This on‑site role requires strong analytical and communication skills and offers comprehensive benefits.