Resource Scheduler II

MiTek Industries, Inc.; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Allotment of holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

MiTek Industries, Inc. in Houston seeks a Production Scheduler to prioritize and manage work orders across assigned work centers, release MRP-driven production in SAP S/4HANA, ensure material readiness and sequencing to meet production schedules.

You will partner with production supervisors to optimize shop floor execution, monitor metrics such as schedule adherence, OTIF and inventory accuracy, and coordinate with Purchasing and Inventory to secure material availability.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree required.
• 2+ years in production scheduling, planning, or production control.
• CPIM and/or lean manufacturing experience or exposure a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize and manage work orders across assigned work centers.
• Release MRP-driven production in SAP S/4HANA and ensure material readiness.
• Sequence work to meet production schedules and collaborate with supervisors to optimize shop floor execution.

Skills

Production scheduling

Planning

Cross-functional communication

Problem solving

Data analysis

Basic math

Education

Associate’s degree

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Responsibilities & Requirements

Job Profile Summary

Responsible for prioritizing and managing work orders across assigned work centers. This includes releasing MRP-driven production requirements in SAP S/4HANA, ensuring material readiness, and sequencing work to meet production schedules. Partners closely with production supervisors to optimize shop floor execution and meet customer and service requirements.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensure timely completion of work orders to meet customer demand, including managing WIP flow and past-due orders
• Monitor and drive performance against key metrics (schedule adherence, OTIF, inventory accuracy)
• Balance capacity across work centers, identify constraints, and escal*ate* risks to production or customer commitments
• Adjust priorities and reschedule work in response to material shortages, downtime, or expedited orders
• Ensure material availability by coordinating with purchasing and inventory teams
• Maintain ERP data integrity by identifying and resolving discrepancies (e.g., BOM errors, inventory issues)
• Provide real-time support to production supervisors to resolve scheduling and material challenges
• Release, track, and close work orders in SAP based on MRP and customer demand
• Coordinate with cross-functional partners on production status and issues: Manufacturing Engineering - changes, Quality - reworks, and Maintenance - downtime impacts.
• Support inventory accuracy through transaction management, issue resolution, and cycle counts
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in related field required. Equivalent combination of experience and education which clearly indicates the ability to perform the essential functions of the position may substitute on a year for year basis
• 2+ years in production scheduling, planning, or production control required.
• CPIM and/or lean manufacturing experience or exposure a plus.
• Strong ability to communicate clearly across functions and interpret production-related documents. Write effective routine reports and cross-functional correspondence.
• Solid problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze data and identify trends
• Proficiency in SAP (S/4HANA ERP/MRP system) and Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word)
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Basic mathematical skills required.

Physical Demands

This role is primarily performed in an office environment where a computer, telephone and other office equipment are used as needed to perform the duties of the role. As part of the essential functions of this role, the individual will need to access a factory and be exposed to temperature changes. This may will result in being exposed to noise, vibration, chemicals/fumes and navigate around factory machines.

MiTek Perks:

• Generous time off including Paid Time Off, 13 annual holidays, and volunteer time off
• Day One Medical/Rx, Dental and Vision Plans
• Family friendly benefits including Paid Caregiver Leave, Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Reimbursement
• Performance/Incentivebonuses
• Career advancement, training opportunities, Employee Resource Groups, and tuition reimbursement
• Retirement programs including Matching 401(k) Contributions and Profit Sharing
• Employer paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability and LifeInsurance
• myFlexPay partner - allows you to track, manage and access your pay anytime

MiTek is a platform innovator and enabler that exists to transform the building industry with better building solutions. In 1955, MiTek transformed residential construction with the invention of the Gang-Nail plate and a digital platform that provided an affordable and scalable way to manufacture wood trusses. Today, MiTek delivers software, services, engineered products, and automated solutions that enable the building industry to improve efficiencies by optimizing the balance between off-site and on-site. With nearly 5,600 team members worldwide, MiTek collaborates across the building industry to enable and accelerate transformational breakthroughs in design and construction to transform the way the industry designs, makes, and builds. As a Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK-A, NYSE: BRK-B) company since 2001, MiTek has a record of continuous growth and innovation.

MiTek is an E-Verify and Drug and Tobacco-Free Workplace.

We are an equal opportunity employer; and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ethnicity, physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or transgender status), age (40 and over), genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

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