Production Scheduling Associate

Coilcraft; Cary (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Matching

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Profit Sharing

Vision Insurance

Job summary

Coilcraft is looking for a Production Scheduling Associate in Cary, Illinois. In this role, you will ensure that production schedules and inventory align to support timely delivery to customers.

Applicants should possess 1-2 years of relevant experience, strong analytical skills, and proficiency with MRP systems and Excel. Join a stable company with over 75 years of manufacturing excellence and take advantage of career growth opportunities and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in production planning, scheduling, or inventory control.
• Strong computer and data entry skills are required.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities are critical.

Responsibilities

• Compile and analyze reports for inventory.
• Review production systems for non-standard occurrences.
• Maintain planning data in operating system databases.

Skills

Production planning

Scheduling

Inventory control

Strong communication skills

Analytical abilities

Tools

MRP systems

SQL

Microsoft Excel

Job description

KEEP PRODUCTION MOVING AT COILCRAFT

Position: Production Scheduling Associate Location: Cary, Illinois

Coilcraft, Inc. is a privately held global manufacturer headquartered in Cary, Illinois, with a 75+ year reputation for engineering excellence. Our precision magnetic components support industries including telecommunications, computing, automotive, broadband communications, and consumer electronics. We are seeking a Production Planning Associate to join our Manufacturing Operations team. In this role, you'll help ensure production schedules, inventory, and planning systems work together to support on-time customer delivery and efficient manufacturing operations.

About the Role and Your Impact

• Compile and analyze reports to ensure raw material inventory meets production requirements
• Review production systems and identify non-standard occurrences
• Maintain planning data and operating system databases
• Compare finished goods inventory and work-in-process against production requirements
• Review production schedules to support on-time customer delivery
• Partner with manufacturing, purchasing, inventory, and other departments
• Support continuous improvement initiatives
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Who We're Looking For

• 1–2 years of experience in production planning, scheduling, inventory control, or related manufacturing role
• Manufacturing experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong computer and data entry skills
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities

Preferred Skills

• Experience with MRP systems
• SQL query writing
• Production scheduling or inventory analysis
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

Why You'll Love Working at Coilcraft

• Play a key role in supporting manufacturing operations
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Stable company with a 75+ year history
• Career growth opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits including health insurance, 401(k) with company match, and profit sharing

Benefits

• 401(k) Matching
• Dental Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Life Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Profit Sharing
• Vision Insurance

Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability / Veteran This position may require compliance with ITAR export regulations; applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.