Production Scheduler (Manufacturing)

Kaizen Lab Inc.; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Advancement opportunities

Insurance offerings

401(k) plan with employer match

Hybrid options

Job summary

AVANTech LLC is seeking a skilled scheduler with experience in both traditional projects and custom manufacturing to join our team in Columbia, SC. The ideal candidate will develop and optimize schedules, support fabrication, and integrate master schedules across operations.

You will collaborate with managers and stakeholders to understand requirements, identify risks, and continuously improve scheduling processes.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience scheduling with demonstrated success in implementing scheduling tools.
• Associate's/Bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain, engineering, or related field; certifications preferred.
• Proven experience developing a master schedule in manufacturing or engineering environments.
• Must be familiar with Microsoft Projects.

Responsibilities

• Develops and manages an integrated master schedule for all operations and project managers.
• Collaborate with managers, department heads, and stakeholders to understand requirements, objectives, and milestones.
• Identifies and assesses risks, issues, and conflicts that may impact the schedule and develops mitigation plans.
• Regularly updates and maintains the master schedule with changes and adjustments.
• Participates in meetings with multiple teams to review production and kitting status, identify bottlenecks, and recommend solutions.
• Continuously improves scheduling processes, tools, and methodologies to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Collaborate with procurement and resource management to align production schedule and resource allocation.

Skills

Scheduling

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Industry certifications (PMP, EVP, AACE PSP)

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

WhoWeAre

AVANTech, LLC is a rapidlygrowing technology company which designs, fabricates, and operates specialtywater treatment equipment for government and commercial clients. We solve someof the most challenging problems in the water industry – from being firstresponders to the Fukushima Nuclear Plant meltdowns to implementing patentedfirst-of-its-kind technology for industrial wastewater recycling to cleaning-uplegacy wastewater at government sites resulting from weapons manufacturingduring the cold war era. AVANTech’s goal is to improve the environment aroundus and support our clients with innovative sustainable water treatmentsolutions.

Benefitsof working with AVANTech

• Generouspaid time off and holidays.
• Greatopportunity for advancement with a growing company.
• Variedinsurance offerings with employer matching.
• 401(k)savings plan with employer match.
• Flexiblework schedule, 1/2 day Friday or 5 days/8hours; hybrid options available

Position Summary

We are seeking a scheduler with experience in both traditional projects as well as custom manufacturing. The ideal candidate will play a key role supporting project managers in developing and optimizing project schedules, supporting fabrication and manufacturing in developing a resource loaded production schedule and integrating both in a master schedule.

JobResponsibilities/Duties

• Develops and manages an integrated master schedule for all operations and project managers
• Collaborate with managers, department heads, and stakeholders to understand requirements, objectives, and milestones
• Identifies and assesses risks, issues, and conflicts that may impact the schedule, and develop mitigation plans
• Regularly updates and maintains the master schedule by incorporating changes, updates, and adjustments as necessary
• Participates in and conducts regular meetings and discussions with multiple teams to review and analyze production and kitting status, identify bottlenecks, and recommend solutions
• Continuously improves scheduling processes, tools, and methodologies to enhance efficiency and accuracy
• Collaborate with procurement and resource management teams to ensure alignment between the production schedule and resource allocation

RequiredQualifications

• 10+ years of experience scheduling with demonstrated success in implementing scheduling tools
• Preferred Associate's/Bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain, engineering, or related field. Industry certifications (e.g. PMP, EVP, AACE PSP) also preferred
• Proven experience developing a master schedule in a similar role preferably in a manufacturing or engineering environment
• Must be familiar with Microsoft Projects
• Ability to work well under pressure and adapt to changing priorities and requirements
• Ability to work with others in a cooperative team environment
• Strong problem-solving capabilities
• Positive attitude and excellent work ethic
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment

Allcandidates must be able to pass a drug test, pre-employment physical, and background investigation.

JobType & Compensation

On site, full-time, salaried, exempt

Compensation based on experience

AVANTechLLC is an Affimative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.