Scheduler

Jobtailor; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Bowling Green, KY seeks an experienced Production Planner to optimize manufacturing schedules and allocate resources. You will release tickets, coordinate with quality, sales, and engineering to keep the plan on track and respond to changing demand.

The role requires a bachelor’s in a related field, 2–5 years in manufacturing, strong Excel skills, and experience with MRP/ERP systems (Syteline, SAP, Oracle) and Power BI. You’ll thrive in a fast-paced, data-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, industrial engineering, or related field, with 2–5 years manufacturing experience.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Familiarity with MRP and ERP systems (Syteline, SAP, Oracle).
• Excellent communication and teamwork.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet end-of-month targets.
• Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement mindset.
• Experience handling large data sets.

Responsibilities

• Manage short- and long-term production schedules.
• Allocate resources and release production tickets.
• Review and adjust schedules daily to meet business needs.
• Use MRP and compare system suggestions against demand.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure plan execution.
• Track production records and ensure schedule adherence.
• Maintain accurate MRP data (lead times, EOQ, min/max).
• Utilize ERP (Syteline) and Power BI for data-driven decisions.
• Monitor inventory levels to ensure top selling SKUs are available.
• Update ATP dates regularly.

Job description

Responsibilities

• Manage both short- and long-term production schedules.
• Allocate resources to needed jobs.
• Release production tickets.
• Review and adjust production schedules daily to adhere to business needs.
• Utilize MRP and compare system suggestions against actual demand.
• Coordinate with production team and communicate business needs.
• Calculate production rates and help with capacity planning.
• Track production records.
• Ensure schedules are followed (schedule compliance / adherence).
• Work cross‑functionally with quality, sales, customer service, engineering, and product management teams to ensure smooth execution of the plan.
• Identify material shortages and communicate in a timely manner.
• Maintain correct MRP system data (lead times, order minimums, order maximums (EOQ), etc.).
• Utilize ERP system (Syteline) and Power BI to analyze data and make informed decisions.
• Track inventory levels and ensure top sales SKUs are available.
• Update ATP dates on a regular basis.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, industrial engineering, business management or any related field with 2–5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Mid to advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Familiarity with MRP and ERP systems such as Syteline, SAP, Oracle, or other systems.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Team player.
• Ability to make informed decisions in a fast‑paced environment with end‑of‑month rush to achieve the organization’s targets.
• Familiarity with continuous‑improvement methodologies and lean manufacturing.
• Problem‑solving mindset with comprehensive focus on driving change.
• Efficiency in managing multiple projects at the same time.
• Experience in managing large sets of data.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in managing production schedules, utilizing MRP and ERP systems, and analyzing data to drive informed decision‑making. Proficient in coordinating cross‑functional teams to ensure compliance and efficiency in manufacturing operations.

Tools & Technologies

• Syteline
• SAP
• Oracle
• Power BI