Sr. Scheduler

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

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.

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:

• Familiarity with EDI customer releases and OEM delivery requirements.
• Knowledge of plastic injection molding and assembly operations.