Production Scheduler - R25 - 0166

USI INC; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401K

PTO

Job summary

USI INC in Milpitas, CA, is looking for a Production Scheduler to manage scheduling logistics. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Logistics or Supply Chain, with at least 2 years of experience in production scheduling.

This full-time position offers a salary range of $85,000 - $110,000, along with benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401K. The role requires strong organizational skills and proficiency in ERP/MRP systems, along with excellent communication abilities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in production scheduling or planning.
• Strong understanding of inventory management and supply chain logistics.

Responsibilities

• Monitor work-in-progress and identify delivery risks.
• Adjust schedules to minimize disruption to operations.
• Communicate updates on schedule changes clearly.

Skills

Production workflows understanding

ERP/MRP systems proficiency

Excellent organizational skills

Strong communication skills

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Experience in SMT manufacturing

Familiarity with NPI processes

APICS certification advantage

Education

Bachelor degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, or equivalent

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About the job

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.

Education and Qualifications

• 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 and 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 and Compensation

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• 401K
• PTO

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