Strategic Production Scheduler

nVent; Millington (MD); On-site; USD 63,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) with company match

Paid time off including volunteer time

Job summary

nVent is a global leader in electrical connection and protection solutions with a strong manufacturing footprint in the United States. This role centers on developing and managing production schedules to meet customer demand, project commitments, and material needs.

You will coordinate schedules across manufacturing, enclosure fabrication, electrical assembly, and shipping, while driving improvements through Excel-driven analysis.

Qualifications

• Academic background in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• 2+ years in production planning, scheduling, manufacturing coordination, or related role preferred.
• Experience managing multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Microsoft Excel skills (XLOOKUP, VLOOKUP, Text-to-Columns, Pivot Tables) and workbook creation.
• ERP or MRP system experience; Oracle experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage production schedules that support customer demand, project commitments, labor availability, and material requirements.
• Coordinate multiple production schedules across manufacturing, enclosure fabrication, electrical assembly, and shipping operations.
• Use scheduling and capacity planning techniques to identify bottlenecks, balance workloads, and reduce delivery risks.
• Partner with Production, Project Management, Engineering, Procurement, and other cross-functional teams to align schedules and priorities.
• Monitor schedule performance and adjust plans based on changing business needs, workforce availability, and material constraints.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on planning accuracy, scheduling effectiveness, and operational efficiency.
• Analyze production data and schedule performance to drive informed decision-making and improve execution.
• Build and maintain planning workbooks, reports, and scheduling tools using advanced Excel functionality.
• Generate schedule updates, metrics, and reports for operations leadership and key stakeholders.
• Support ongoing development of planning and scheduling processes as Oracle implementation activities mature.
• Take ownership of production schedules and proactively communicate risks, constraints, and recovery plans.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Analytical skills

Scheduling discipline

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

Oracle

Job description

nVent is a global leader in electrical connection and protection solutions with a strong manufacturing footprint in the United States. This role centers on developing and managing production schedules to meet customer demand, project commitments, and material needs.

You will coordinate schedules across manufacturing, enclosure fabrication, electrical assembly, and shipping, while driving improvements through Excel-driven analysis.