Senior Production Scheduler - Automotive Planning

Western Diversified Plastics; Mattawan (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company contribution

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Western Diversified Plastics is seeking a Senior Production Scheduler for their Materials Planning & Logistics team. This role involves coordinating customer demand, production capacity, and operational priorities to enhance manufacturing efficiency in a fast-paced automotive environment.

The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in production scheduling and a strong understanding of capacity planning and ERP/MRP systems.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of production scheduling or materials planning experience.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations and inventory management.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage production schedules for molding and assembly operations.
• Coordinate customer demand with labor, equipment, and materials.
• Identify and resolve scheduling conflicts and material shortages.
• Collaborate with various departments to align production priorities.
• Monitor production performance and inventory levels.

Skills

Production scheduling

Capacity planning

Inventory management

ERP/MRP systems

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Microsoft Excel

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree in Supply Chain

Tools

IQMS

Job description

Western Diversified Plastics is seeking a Senior Production Scheduler for their Materials Planning & Logistics team. This role involves coordinating customer demand, production capacity, and operational priorities to enhance manufacturing efficiency in a fast-paced automotive environment.

The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in production scheduling and a strong understanding of capacity planning and ERP/MRP systems.