Senior Production Scheduler - Automotive Mfg, ERP/MRP

Mol-Son, LLC; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage beginning on firstDay

Dental and vision insurance

Company-paid life and disability

401(k) retirement plan with company贡献

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Western Diversified Plastics in Mattawan, Michigan is seeking a Senior Production Scheduler to join our MP&L team. You will develop and manage production schedules for molding and assembly, coordinating demand with capacity and materials.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in scheduling in manufacturing, strong ERP/MRP experience (IQMS preferred), excellent Excel and communication skills, and the ability to adapt to changing priorities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of production scheduling, production planning, or materials planning experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of capacity planning, inventory management, and manufacturing operations.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems; IQMS experience preferred.
• Strong Microsoft Excel, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills with the ability to manage changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage daily, weekly, and long-range production schedules for molding and assembly operations.
• Coordinate customer demand with available labor, equipment, tooling, and materials to support efficient production.
• Identify and resolve scheduling conflicts, material shortages, and capacity constraints to minimize disruptions.
• Collaborate with Operations, Materials, Purchasing, and Customer Service to align production priorities.
• Monitor production performance, inventory levels, and scheduling data to support informed decisions and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate scheduling requirements for new product launches, engineering changes, and preventive maintenance activities.
• Support improvements to ERP/MRP planning processes, scheduling accuracy, and overall operational efficiency.

Skills

Production scheduling

Capacity planning

ERP/MRP systems

IQMS

Excel

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Associate degree in Supply Chain/Operations

Tools

IQMS

Job description

Western Diversified Plastics in Mattawan, Michigan is seeking a Senior Production Scheduler to join our MP&L team. You will develop and manage production schedules for molding and assembly, coordinating demand with capacity and materials.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in scheduling in manufacturing, strong ERP/MRP experience (IQMS preferred), excellent Excel and communication skills, and the ability to adapt to changing priorities.