Production Scheduler - R25 - 0166

Universal Scientific Industrial Co., Ltd.; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401K

PTO

Job summary

Universal Scientific Industrial Co., Ltd. is looking for a detail-oriented Production Scheduler in Milpitas, CA. The role involves developing, maintaining, and adjusting production schedules to ensure timely delivery while maximizing manufacturing efficiency.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Logistics and at least 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment. Benefits include medical coverage and a 401K plan.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in production scheduling, planning, or coordination.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production schedules aligned with customer demand.
• Track key scheduling metrics and provide regular reporting.
• Adjust schedules based on material shortages and equipment downtime.

Skills

Production workflows understanding

Material requirements planning

Capacity planning

Communication skills

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor degree in Logistics or Supply Chain

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Production Scheduler to develop, maintain, and adjust production schedules that ensure on-time delivery to customers while maximizing manufacturing efficiency. The Production Scheduler will coordinate closely with Planning, Purchasing, Production, and Program Management teams to balance demand, capacity, and material availability in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Location

Milpitas, CA [Onsite]

Employment Type

Full-time, Exempt

Department

Logistics

Reports To

Planning Manager

Responsibilities

• Monitor work-in-progress (WIP) and proactively identify risks to delivery schedules.
• Adjust schedules in response to material shortages, equipment downtime, or priority changes, while minimizing disruption to operations.
• Communicate schedule status, changes, and constraints clearly to Production, Planning, and Management teams.
• Support New Product Introductions (NPIs) and Quick-Turn orders by integrating them into production without disrupting standard flow.
• Track key scheduling metrics (on-time delivery, line utilization, backlog) and provide regular reporting.
• Lead in daily production and planning meetings, providing updates on schedule adherence and upcoming risks.
• Track Load vs Commit on a weekly basis, advising changes to load as applicable.
• Develop and maintain detailed daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules in alignment with customer demand and production capacity.

Requirements

Education/Qualification

• Bachelor degree in Logistics, Supply Chain or equivalent
• Have prior experience working in Warehouse/Logistics/Shipping

Experience

• 2+ years of experience in production scheduling, planning, or coordination (manufacturing environment preferred).

Skills/Competencies

• Strong understanding of production workflows, material requirements, and capacity planning.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks under pressure.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across departments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with scheduling or visualization tools is a plus.
• Experience in SMT (Surface Mount Technology) manufacturing or electronics assembly (preferred)
• Familiarity with NPI processes and quick-turn manufacturing (preferred)
• APICS certification or coursework in supply chain/planning is an advantage (preferred)

Benefits/Compensation

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• 401K
• PTO

The salary range for this position is $85,000 - $110,000