Senior Production Scheduler - Keep Operations Flowing

Ludlow Manufacturing, Inc.; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ludlow Manufacturing, Inc. is seeking a dedicated Production Scheduler to coordinate weekly production plans, manage work orders, and ensure materials and departments stay aligned to meet customer demand.

This role thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and requires proactive problem-solving and strong communication across teams. Responsibilities include creating schedules, issuing work orders, tracking inventory, and communicating updates to customers and stakeholders to keep

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 5+ years of manufacturing experience
• Strong planning, organization, and time management skills
• Excellent computer proficiency
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities
• Metal fabrication experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Create and manage weekly production schedules
• Generate work orders based on customer orders
• Coordinate with production, purchasing, and customer service teams
• Monitor inventory and material availability
• Communicate schedule changes and customer order updates
• Identify and resolve production bottlenecks
• Validate production rates and capacity across departments
• Participate in production planning meetings

Skills

Production scheduling

Planning

Organization

Time management

Communication

Problem solving

Computer proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Ludlow Manufacturing, Inc. is seeking a dedicated Production Scheduler to coordinate weekly production plans, manage work orders, and ensure materials and departments stay aligned to meet customer demand.

This role thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and requires proactive problem-solving and strong communication across teams. Responsibilities include creating schedules, issuing work orders, tracking inventory, and communicating updates to customers and stakeholders to keep