Scheduler

NextDeavor; Hauppauge (NY); On-site; USD 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

NextDeavor is seeking a Scheduler to coordinate material movement and keep production on schedule. This on-site, first-shift role supports shop-floor operations and production planners during a 6–9 month contract, with direct-hire potential for the right candidate.

You will update systems, stage work, communicate with support groups, and manage work and purchase orders to meet customer commitments. Strong planning and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Approximately 2 years of dispatching, shop scheduling, or production planning experience in a computerized manufacturing system.
• Knowledge of material requirements planning, capacity planning, and shop floor control.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate material movement to keep production on schedule.
• Update production and inventory control systems with timely, accurate information.
• Stage and coordinate work to meet schedules and utilize resources effectively.
• Communicate with support groups to resolve work orders on hold and scheduling conflicts.
• Split work orders, generate travelers, and coordinate with inspection and other groups.
• Track work order and purchase order status and prepare customer status reports.
• Develop and maintain recovery schedules (ESDs) to support customer requirements.
• Coordinate release of materials/components to fill shortages and support AOG/expedited jobs.
• Monitor and coordinate packaging and material handling (forklift, dolly, hand truck, carts).
• Participate in team meetings to implement plans to meet schedules, quality, and cost goals.
• Train and assist less experienced employees and adhere to safety rules.

Skills

Dispatching

Shop scheduling

Production planning

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

AMAPS

APICS concepts

Job description

### Benefits You'll Love- Pay range up to $33.37/hour- Bonus available for direct-hire candidates### Become a Key Player as a SchedulerYou will coordinate material movement and help keep production running on time, supporting shop-floor operations and production planners. This role has an onsite, first-shift schedule (start time 7:00 AM; 5x8 days) for a 6–9 month contract (direct-hire possibility for the right candidate). Your work directly impacts delivery schedules and customer commitments.### Here's How You'll Make an Impact on the Team- Update production and inventory control systems with timely, accurate information- Stage and coordinate work to meet schedules and utilize resources effectively- Communicate with support groups to resolve work orders on hold and scheduling conflicts- Split work orders, generate travelers, and coordinate with inspection and other groups- Track work order and purchase order status and prepare customer status reports- Develop and maintain recovery schedules (ESDs) to support customer requirements- Coordinate release of materials/components to fill shortages and support AOG/expedited jobs- Monitor and coordinate packaging and material handling (forklift, dolly, hand truck, carts)- Participate in team meetings to implement plans to meet schedules, quality, and cost goals- Train and assist less experienced employees and adhere to safety rules### Here's What You'll Need to Be Successful in This Role- High school diploma or equivalent- Approximately 2 years of dispatching, shop scheduling, or production planning experience in a computerized manufacturing system, or demonstrated ability to perform the described responsibilities- Knowledge of material requirements planning, capacity planning, and shop floor control- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and perform physical material movement- Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills- Ability to work effectively as a participative team player### Here's What Else Might Help You Out- Knowledge of AMAPS- Understanding of A.P.I.C.S. concepts/principles- Familiarity with manufacturing routings, travelers, and blueprints### Pay Range$26.70 - $33.37/hour### Ready to Make Your Mark?This role may fill quickly. Submit your resume to be considered.