Production Scheduler - Optimize Plans for On-Time Shipments

Kids for the Future; Boone (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Comprehensive benefits programs

Job summary

Leviat is seeking a Production Scheduler to develop and manage manufacturing plans aligned with customer demand, inventory targets, and production capacity. This role collaborates with Sales, Supply Chain, Production, Logistics, and Customer Service to ensure on-time delivery and high customer satisfaction.

The Scheduler will be on the production floor regularly to ensure schedule execution, KPI accountability, material readiness, and data accuracy, reporting to the Plant Admin Supervisor and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associates degree or related field preferred.
• Experienced in production environments.
• Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Excellent communications skills, oral and written.
• Works well in a team environment.
• Strong safety background and attendance record.

Responsibilities

• Use ERP systems to create, maintain, and adjust production schedules.
• Optimize labor and resource utilization to maximize efficiency.
• Spend time on the production floor to validate schedule execution and KPIs.
• Monitor on-time completion of MRDs.
• Review Bills of Material for accuracy to ensure proper production execution.
• Verify availability and readiness of raw materials.
• Identify scheduling constraints and communicate concerns.
• Collaborate with Sales, Supply Chain, and Production to schedule shipments.
• Partner with Production Manager to align demand with capacity.
• Post daily production results for accurate visibility.
• Act as liaison between sales and factory for order status and changes.
• Maintain scheduling records and provide timely reporting.
• Perform additional duties to support business needs.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma

Associates degree or related field preferred

Job description

Leviat is seeking a Production Scheduler to develop and manage manufacturing plans aligned with customer demand, inventory targets, and production capacity. This role collaborates with Sales, Supply Chain, Production, Logistics, and Customer Service to ensure on-time delivery and high customer satisfaction.

The Scheduler will be on the production floor regularly to ensure schedule execution, KPI accountability, material readiness, and data accuracy, reporting to the Plant Admin Supervisor and