Production Scheduler - Printing Manufacturing

Autajon Packaging; Corona (CA); On-site; USD 38,572 - 48,216; Full time

Job summary

Autajon Packaging in Corona, California, is seeking a Production Scheduler to ensure the efficient operation of our manufacturing processes. The ideal candidate will be responsible for translating customer orders into executable production schedules, driving on-time delivery while maintaining quality standards. You will interact with various teams including production supervisors and sales to facilitate smooth operations.

This role demands a detail-oriented individual who can thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoys problem-solving. A pay range of $28-$35/hour is offered for this position, making it an attractive opportunity for skilled professionals.

Qualifications

• Experience in production scheduling within a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure.
• Strong analytical skills for data management and problem resolution.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain production schedules across departments.
• Manage scheduling constraints including raw material availability.
• Provide communication between production and sales teams.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Proactive problem solver

ERP system management

Cross-functional communication

Scheduling expertise

Job description

Your Role

We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Production Scheduler to join our printing manufacturing team. In this role, you will be the operational backbone of our shop floor translating customer orders into executable production plans, balancing competing priorities, and driving on-time delivery without sacrificing quality or efficiency.

You will work closely with production supervisors, press operators, prepress, finishing, and the sales team to ensure every job moves through the plant smoothly. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy solving complex puzzles, and believe there is always a smarter way to do things, we want to hear from you.

Pay Range: $28-$35/hour

Your Responsibilities

Scheduling & Production Planning

• Build and maintain the daily and weekly production schedule across all departments (prepress, press, finishing, shipping), balancing job priorities, due dates, and available capacity.
• Manage multiple scheduling constraints simultaneously, including:
  • Raw material availability (substrates, inks, plates, consumables)
  • Manpower and shift coverage
  • Machine compatibility and tooling requirements (dies, cylinders, screens)
  • Workflow sequencing and inter-department dependencies
  • Known bottlenecks and capacity-constrained resources
• Proactively identify scheduling conflicts and resolve them before they impact the floor, escalating when necessary.
• Coordinate rush jobs and last-minute changes without disrupting the broader schedule.

ERP & Data Management

• Manage job process, routing, work order release, and status updates within the company ERP system.
• Understand how to make calls on scheduling decisions using multiple tools: ERP, daily meetings, additional documents... and apply the right approach for each situation.
• Maintain accurate job data to ensure production reports, on-time delivery metrics, and capacity utilization data are reliable.
• Flag ERP data quality issues and work with the team to correct root causes.

Cross-Functional Communication

• Serve as the primary scheduling liaison between the production floor and the sales team providing realistic commit dates, communicating delays early, and managing expectation changes professionally.
• Conduct daily or shift-based schedule reviews with production supervisors and department leads.
• Proactively communicate capacity constraints and booking windows to sales so that new orders can be quoted with accurate lead times.
• Escalate scheduling risks clearly and concisely to management, with proposed solutions.

Continuous Improvement

• Actively participate in process improvement efforts related to scheduling, including identifying recurring bottlenecks, workflow inefficiencies, and systemic planning challenges.
• Collaborate with the team to develop and implement better scheduling practices, templates, or tools.
• Document scheduling logic for repeat customer processes, specialized job types, and known constraints to build institutional knowledge.
• Contribute to a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement.