Scheduler

Valco Melton; Olde West Chester (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Valco Melton is seeking a Scheduler for its Manufacturing team. The role translates approved production plans into detailed, executable schedules and work sequences to support efficient manufacturing flow.

The Scheduler maintains accurate schedules, monitors near-term execution, and coordinates adjustments, ensuring activities align with capacity, material availability, and operational priorities. Collaboration with Planning, Production, Inventory, and Operations is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in production scheduling within a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and data entry accuracy.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains daily and short-term production schedules based on plans, capacity, and material availability.
• Converts planning direction into detailed schedules, dispatch lists, and sequencing instructions.
• Monitors schedule adherence, disturbances, and communicates issues to the Planner.
• Updates schedules in response to shortages, changes, or disruptions, following priorities.
• Maintains scheduling data in the ERP/MRP system with accurate status and dates.
• Coordinates with Production Supervisors to confirm readiness and priorities.
• Communicates schedule changes to stakeholders to ensure alignment.
• Supports data collection/analysis on schedule performance and capacity utilization.
• Verifies alignment with planning parameters and policies.
• Escalates conflicts to the Planner for resolution.

Skills

Scheduling

ERP/MRP

Coordination

Attention to detail

Communication

Tools

Scheduling software

Job description

Valco Melton is looking for a Scheduler for our Manufacturing team! This role supports production planning and execution by translating approved production plans into detailed, executable schedules and work sequences. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate schedules, monitoring near‑term execution, coordinating adjustments, and ensuring production activities are aligned with capacity, material availability, and operational priorities. The Scheduler works under the direction of the Planner and in close coordination with Production, Inventory, and Operations teams to support stable and efficient manufacturing flow.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develops and maintains daily and short‑term production schedules based on approved production plans, capacity information, material availability, and operational constraints.
• Converts planning direction into detailed schedules, dispatch lists, and sequencing instructions for production teams, ensuring clarity and consistency.
• Monitors schedule adherence, work‑in‑process, and near‑term execution; identifies deviations and communicates issues or constraints to the Planner.
• Updates schedules in response to material shortages, equipment availability, order changes, or production disruptions, following established planning priorities and escalation guidelines.
• Maintains accurate scheduling data within the ERP/MRP system, including work order status, start and completion dates, and sequencing information.
• Coordinates closely with Production Supervisors to confirm readiness, clarify priorities, and support daily execution of the production schedule.
• Communicates schedule changes, constraints, and updates clearly to impacted stakeholders, ensuring timely visibility and alignment.
• Supports the Planner in data collection and analysis related to schedule performance, backlog, capacity utilization, and plan adherence.
• Verifies that scheduling activities align with established planning parameters, lead times, and operational policies.
• Escalates unresolved conflicts, data discrepancies, or capacity issues to the Planner for review and resolution.

Required Skills / Qualifications:

• Prior experience in production scheduling, manufacturing coordination, or a related role within a manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes, work order management, and production flow concepts.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and scheduling tools; ability to enter, maintain, and validate system data accurately.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and frequent changes.
• Effective communication skills, including the ability to coordinate with production personnel and relay schedule information clearly.
• Ability to follow established planning priorities, procedures, and escalation guidelines while supporting operational requirements.