Sr. Production Scheduler

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

# Sr. Production SchedulerMattawan, MI 49071## OverviewPosition TypeFull TimeEducation Level2 Year DegreeTravel PercentageNoneCategoryManufacturing## Description**Senior Production Scheduler****Join Our Team!****Mattawan, Michigan**Are you an experienced Production Scheduler who enjoys problem-solving, collaborating with others, and keeping manufacturing operations running efficiently?We're looking for a **Senior Production Scheduler** to join our Materials Planning & Logistics (MP&L) team!In this role, you'll play an important part in coordinating customer demand, production capacity, and operational priorities within a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment. You'll work closely with teams across the organization to support production efficiency, meet customer expectations, and identify opportunities for improvement.**Why Join Our Team?**We offer an excellent benefits package designed to support you and your family, including:* Medical coverage beginning on your first day!* Dental and vision insurance* Company-paid life and disability insurance* 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)**What You'll Do*** 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.## Qualifications**What We're Looking For*** 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.* Associate degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.**Additional Preferred Experience:*** Tier 1 automotive manufacturing experience.* Familiarity with EDI customer releases and OEM delivery requirements.* Knowledge of plastic injection molding and assembly operations.Western Diversified Plastics is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance or an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact 269-668-3393 and request Human Resources. Requests will be kept confidential and handled in accordance with applicable laws.Western Diversified Plastics participates in E-Verify to confirm work authorization. For more information, visit www.e-verify.gov.