Senior Scheduler: Optimize Production & Materials Flow

Michael Page; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MPI in Milwaukee is seeking a Master/Senior Scheduler to lead production planning and materials scheduling within our industrial manufacturing environment. You will develop and maintain schedules to meet deadlines and coordinate with procurement to ensure timely material availability.

The role requires strong analytical skills, excellent communication, and proficiency with scheduling software to optimize workflow, address delays, and generate routine performance reports for stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience with production scheduling and materials planning in an industrial or manufacturing setting.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret production data and optimize processes.
• Excellent communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in scheduling software and tools.
• Detail-oriented mindset with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Familiarity with procurement and supply chain operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production schedules to optimize workflow and meet deadlines.
• Coordinate with procurement and supply chain teams to ensure timely availability of materials.
• Monitor production progress and adjust schedules as necessary to address delays or changes.
• Analyze production data to identify bottlenecks and recommend process improvements.
• Communicate scheduling updates and changes to relevant stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align scheduling with company goals.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and company policies in all scheduling activities.
• Generate reports on scheduling performance and production efficiency.

Skills

Production scheduling

Materials planning

Analytical skills

Communication

Scheduling software

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

MPI in Milwaukee is seeking a Master/Senior Scheduler to lead production planning and materials scheduling within our industrial manufacturing environment. You will develop and maintain schedules to meet deadlines and coordinate with procurement to ensure timely material availability.

The role requires strong analytical skills, excellent communication, and proficiency with scheduling software to optimize workflow, address delays, and generate routine performance reports for stakeholders.