Remote Production Scheduler

Placements24; Willows (CA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work allowance

Health insurance

Flexible working hours

Professional development

Collaborative virtual team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Production Scheduler to manage timelines and resource allocation from anywhere. You will coordinate with production, logistics, and sales to meet customer demands and delivery targets using scheduling software and ERP systems.

The role emphasizes proactive scheduling, strong organization, and effective remote collaboration across teams. A remote-first environment offers flexible hours and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience with production planning, scheduling, or supply chain management, preferably remote.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and planning principles.
• Proficient with scheduling software, ERP systems, and MS Office.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and remote collaboration abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production schedules based on demand, inventory, and capacity.
• Coordinate with production teams to ensure material availability.
• Monitor progress and address deviations from the schedule.
• Collaborate with sales and customer service to manage delivery dates.
• Utilize scheduling software and ERP to optimize flow and reduce lead times.
• Generate reports on performance, adherence, and resource use.

Skills

Production scheduling

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Remote collaboration

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

ERP software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a highly organized and proactive Remote Production Scheduler to manage production timelines and resource allocation from anywhere. This role is crucial for ensuring that our manufacturing operations run smoothly and efficiently by creating and maintaining optimal production schedules. You will coordinate with various internal teams, including production, logistics, and sales, to meet customer demands and delivery targets, leveraging technology to facilitate seamless communication and workflow management in a fully remote setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and communicate production schedules based on demand forecasts, inventory levels, and plant capacity.
• Coordinate with production teams to ensure timely availability of materials and resources.
• Monitor production progress and proactively address any deviations from the schedule.
• Collaborate with sales and customer service teams to manage order fulfillment and delivery dates.
• Utilize scheduling software and ERP systems to optimize production flow and minimize lead times.
• Generate reports on production performance, schedule adherence, and resource utilization.

Requirements

• Proven experience in production planning, scheduling, or supply chain management, preferably in a remote capacity.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and production planning principles.
• Proficiency with production scheduling software, ERP systems, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate remotely.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or a related field is preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and remote work allowance.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible working hours to accommodate different time zones.
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement in a remote-first organization.
• A collaborative and supportive virtual team environment.