Production Scheduler | Master Plan for Timely Delivery

IPEX Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

IPEX in Pineville, NC seeks a Production Scheduler to develop and maintain a one-week production schedule aligned with demand and inventory, leveraging MES data to optimize machine utilization and on-time delivery. The role requires coordinating with logistics, customer service, sales, and plant operations, updating schedules daily and weekly to ensure raw materials and WIP are managed efficiently.

The position focuses on analyzing demand forecasts, refining production plans, and ensuring

Qualifications

• Bsc Degree in a related field.
• Experience in manufacturing or production environments.
• Familiarity with product lines including part numbers and descriptions.
• Understanding of cost accounting, bills of material, and routing concepts.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Working knowledge of other Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented and inclusive environment.

Responsibilities

• Generates a master schedule which clearly defines: a. What product to make, b. How many to make, c. Expected completion date.
• Maintain knowledge of jobs in progress to respond to inquiries and proactively address delivery concerns.
• Update daily & weekly production schedules to reflect current activities.
• Serve as liaison between logistics, customer service, sales, and the plant to ensure alignment.
• Initiate stock transfers to support the production schedule and consolidate shipments to reduce transport costs.
• Coordinate and participate in weekly/monthly/annual inventory counts to ensure accurate raw materials & WIP.
• Maintain inventory levels through scheduling and control aligned with logistics targets and budgets.
• Analyze demand forecasts to support production planning and inventory control.
• Assess plant capacity and resource requirements, recommending solutions for short- and long-term challenges.
• Use MRP/CRP to develop balanced production plans.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Office applications

Communication skills

Teamwork / collaboration

Education

Bsc Degree in a related field

Tools

MRP/CRP

Planning software

Job description

IPEX in Pineville, NC seeks a Production Scheduler to develop and maintain a one-week production schedule aligned with demand and inventory, leveraging MES data to optimize machine utilization and on-time delivery. The role requires coordinating with logistics, customer service, sales, and plant operations, updating schedules daily and weekly to ensure raw materials and WIP are managed efficiently.

The position focuses on analyzing demand forecasts, refining production plans, and ensuring