Strategic Plant Production Scheduler

The Judge Group; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental & Vision

Job summary

The Judge Group seeks an experienced Production Planner to oversee production scheduling and planning activities in a manufacturing environment in Fredericksburg, VA. The role ensures material availability, optimizes plant capacity, and supports on-time delivery of customer orders.

Responsibilities include developing schedules, coordinating priorities, monitoring progress, collaborating with Operations, Purchasing, Engineering, and Plant Leadership, and driving continuous improvement with

Qualifications

• 5+ years in production planning, scheduling, manufacturing operations, or a related field.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Operations, Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related discipline preferred.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and production scheduling tools.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
• Manufacturing experience required; precast concrete experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production schedules to meet customer and operational requirements.
• Coordinate production priorities based on capacity, labor, materials, and delivery commitments.
• Monitor production progress and adjust schedules as needed to address changing priorities.
• Ensure materials, documentation, and resources are available to support manufacturing activities.
• Collaborate with Operations, Purchasing, Engineering, and Plant Leadership to support production goals.
• Procure project-specific materials and coordinate with suppliers to support production schedules.
• Identify and resolve production constraints and scheduling challenges.
• Analyze production performance and recommend process improvements.
• Support inventory management, capacity planning, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Communicate schedule updates, risks, and production priorities to key stakeholders.

Skills

Production planning

Scheduling

ERP/MRP

Excel

Cross-functional

Analytical mindset

Communication

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's or Associate degree

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

The Judge Group seeks an experienced Production Planner to oversee production scheduling and planning activities in a manufacturing environment in Fredericksburg, VA. The role ensures material availability, optimizes plant capacity, and supports on-time delivery of customer orders.

Responsibilities include developing schedules, coordinating priorities, monitoring progress, collaborating with Operations, Purchasing, Engineering, and Plant Leadership, and driving continuous improvement with