Strategic Production Scheduler

IMI Process Automation; Lake Forest (CA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan with matching

Paid time off (PTO)

Life insurance

Job summary

IMI plc in Lake Forest, CA is seeking a Production Scheduler to plan and coordinate manufacturing orders for industrial products. You will interpret requirements, manage the production plan, and align with machine schedules and OEM parts.

Ideal candidates have 2–4 years in production control, strong MRP/ERP knowledge, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. APICS certification is a plus; bachelor’s degree is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of production control and/or master scheduling experience.
• Knowledge of MRP/ERP principles.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Interpret production requirements and manage the production plan.
• Analyze current production plans and schedule manufacturing operations.
• Advise project management on schedule risks and corrective actions.
• Review ERP/MRP order actions and exceptions.
• Improve material flow, throughput, and on-time delivery.
• Reschedule orders to maintain shop floor priorities.
• Report order status in meetings and establish shop priorities.
• Release work orders and update WIP with engineering changes.

Skills

Production scheduling

MRP/ERP knowledge

Microsoft Office

APICS certification

Bachelor's degree

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MRP/ERP system

Job description

IMI plc in Lake Forest, CA is seeking a Production Scheduler to plan and coordinate manufacturing orders for industrial products. You will interpret requirements, manage the production plan, and align with machine schedules and OEM parts.

Ideal candidates have 2–4 years in production control, strong MRP/ERP knowledge, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. APICS certification is a plus; bachelor’s degree is preferred but not required.