Strategic Production Scheduler

Mayville Engineering Company, Inc.; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Mayville Engineering Company, Inc. (MEC) is seeking a Scheduler who thrives on solving puzzles and keeping production on track. You will coordinate schedules across departments, monitor progress, and adjust plans to meet customer deadlines.

The role requires an associate degree or equivalent, plus at least one year of related experience. Strong communication, organization, and analytical skills are essential to turn data into actionable plans and keep orders moving.

Qualifications

• An associate degree or equivalent in a relevant field, or equivalent experience.
• One year of related experience and/or training preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize competing tasks and manage time effectively.
• Analytical thinking skills and the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and make informed decisions.
• Clear communication skills, including the ability to share schedules, updates, and changes with different departments.
• An understanding of manufacturing processes, production workflows, and operational lead times.
• The ability to recognize production equipment and workforce constraints when developing schedules.
• A customer‑focused mindset and an understanding of the importance of meeting delivery commitments.
• Flexibility and problem‑solving skills to adjust priorities when plans change.

Responsibilities

• Develop production schedules that establish the sequence and timing of operations to meet customer orders and shipping deadlines.
• Coordinate workflows across departments and operations to keep production aligned with established manufacturing sequences and lead times.
• Partner with department supervisors to check project progress, understand current priorities, and identify potential scheduling concerns.
• Adjust schedules when unexpected challenges arise and help teams find practical ways to keep work moving.
• Investigate missed timelines, identify bottlenecks, and bring production constraints to the attention of the right teams.
• Work with planners and other stakeholders to evaluate scheduling challenges, coordinate revised timelines, and communicate changes.
• Verify job quantities, investigate discrepancies, and help ensure production counts are accurate.
• Prepare weekly and monthly production reports that help teams understand progress, identify trends, and make informed decisions.
• Balance production priorities, available resources, and customer deadlines to support reliable, on‑time delivery.

Skills

Scheduling

Planning

Analytical thinking

Communication

Organization

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Job description

Mayville Engineering Company, Inc. (MEC) is seeking a Scheduler who thrives on solving puzzles and keeping production on track. You will coordinate schedules across departments, monitor progress, and adjust plans to meet customer deadlines.

The role requires an associate degree or equivalent, plus at least one year of related experience. Strong communication, organization, and analytical skills are essential to turn data into actionable plans and keep orders moving.