Strategic Production Planner & Scheduler

Pyrotek; Aurora (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Pyrotek seeks a Production Control & Scheduler to connect production planning with purchasing, inventory, and customer service. You will monitor schedules, identify roadblocks, and work across departments to meet customer commitments and keep operations efficient.

As part of a fast-paced manufacturing environment, you will develop, coordinate, and maintain production plans, ensure material availability, and drive continuous improvement in scheduling, material flow, and overall operational

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment or related planning/scheduling role.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities with data interpretation.
• Clear communication across departments.
• Proficiency with computer applications and business software systems.
• Consistent focus on accuracy and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and maintain production schedules to support priorities and delivery.
• Coordinate materials with internal teams and suppliers to ensure availability.
• Monitor production progress and identify delays or capacity constraints.
• Analyze production data and scheduling issues to propose practical solutions.
• Collaborate with purchasing, production, and customer service to align priorities.
• Support inventory accuracy and material requirements planning.
• Identify opportunities to improve scheduling accuracy, material flow, and efficiency.
• Provide timely production status updates to enable informed decisions.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Time management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

ERP systems

MRP

Business software

Job description

Pyrotek seeks a Production Control & Scheduler to connect production planning with purchasing, inventory, and customer service. You will monitor schedules, identify roadblocks, and work across departments to meet customer commitments and keep operations efficient.

As part of a fast-paced manufacturing environment, you will develop, coordinate, and maintain production plans, ensure material availability, and drive continuous improvement in scheduling, material flow, and overall operational