Production Scheduler: Streamline Shop Floor & Materials

The Dixon Group; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K retirement plan

Paid vacation

Tuition reimbursement

Training opportunities

Gym reimbursement

Job summary

The Dixon Group, a long-established manufacturing company based in Winchester, VA, seeks a Production Scheduler to plan and coordinate shop floor operations across multiple departments. You will manage bills of materials, routers, and cost data within our DDS system while ensuring timely processing of orders and inquiries.

Ideal candidates have a background in manufacturing or production planning, strong Excel and ERP skills, and the ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Background in manufacturing, production planning, customer service, or similar dynamic environment.
• Strong computer skills with Microsoft 365; ERP systems experience a plus.
• Experience in production scheduling, purchasing, inventory control, or manufacturing operations.
• Proficiency with scheduling software, ERP systems, and Microsoft Office; strong Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Strategically schedule and coordinate shop floor operations across multiple departments to ensure smooth production.
• Oversee and maintain Bills of Materials, routers, and cost data in our DDS system.
• Collaborate with planning team to respond to client inquiries and process orders.
• Partner with Engineering, Planning, and Customer Service to cost new parts for client quotes.
• Develop and adjust production schedules based on orders, forecasts, and priorities.
• Coordinate with Manufacturing, Purchasing, Supply Chain, and Sales to align schedules with capacity and demand.
• Monitor production progress and resolve scheduling conflicts or constraints.
• Create and maintain factory orders, routings, and production documentation.
• Analyze material availability and inventory levels to ensure uninterrupted production.
• Prepare and issue purchase orders to vendors; maintain vendor pricing and supply chain accuracy.
• Utilize scheduling and ERP systems to track timelines, status, and performance metrics.
• Prepare production and scheduling reports for management.
• Provide back-up support to front desk operations as needed.

Skills

Production scheduling

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Detail oriented

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft 365

Excel

Job description

The Dixon Group, a long-established manufacturing company based in Winchester, VA, seeks a Production Scheduler to plan and coordinate shop floor operations across multiple departments. You will manage bills of materials, routers, and cost data within our DDS system while ensuring timely processing of orders and inquiries.

Ideal candidates have a background in manufacturing or production planning, strong Excel and ERP skills, and the ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.