Strategic ETO Production Scheduler

Simplex Inc; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Simplex Inc in Springfield, Illinois is looking for a Production Planner to develop and maintain an executable production schedule across its Engineer-to-Order (ETO) environment. The ideal candidate will have experience in production planning or scheduling, especially within manufacturing. Responsibilities include owning the production schedule, managing work release, and ensuring communication across departments. Successful applicants will have ERP system proficiency, strong problem-solving skills, and attention to detail, ensuring the flow and delivery commitments are met.

Qualifications

• Experience in production planning or scheduling within a manufacturing environment (ETO experience strongly preferred).
• Strong understanding of capacity planning, constraints management, and production flow.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational ability.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain a companywide, integrated production schedule across multiple business units.
• Adjust schedules dynamically based on engineering changes, material shortages, labor availability.
• Communicate schedule changes, risks, and priorities clearly to leadership.

Skills

Production planning

Scheduling

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Tools

ERP systems (Epicor)

Microsoft Excel

SharePoint

Job description

Simplex Inc in Springfield, Illinois is looking for a Production Planner to develop and maintain an executable production schedule across its Engineer-to-Order (ETO) environment. The ideal candidate will have experience in production planning or scheduling, especially within manufacturing. Responsibilities include owning the production schedule, managing work release, and ensuring communication across departments. Successful applicants will have ERP system proficiency, strong problem-solving skills, and attention to detail, ensuring the flow and delivery commitments are met.