Strategic Production Scheduler — Drive On-Time Delivery

industrialfabricators; Gastonia (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

iFab Corp. is seeking a Production Scheduler to develop, maintain, and optimize production schedules that ensure on-time delivery while maximizing manufacturing efficiency.

You will collaborate with Production, Procurement, Engineering and Warehouse teams to balance customer demand, material availability, and capacity. This role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 3 years in production planning or scheduling.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in production planning, scheduling, manufacturing, or supply chain operations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and ERP/MRP systems.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules based on customer orders, forecasts, and production capacity.
• Coordinate with Production, Procurement, Warehouse, and other departments to ensure materials and resources are available according to schedule.
• Monitor production progress and adjust schedules as needed to address delays, machine downtime, material shortages, or changing priorities.
• Track work orders and ensure production targets and delivery commitments are met.
• Analyze production data and identify opportunities to improve scheduling efficiency and resource utilization.
• Communicate schedule updates and production priorities to relevant stakeholders.
• Prepare production reports and monitor key scheduling metrics.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, and quality requirements.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Time management

Excel

ERP/MRP

Communication

Coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

iFab Corp. is seeking a Production Scheduler to develop, maintain, and optimize production schedules that ensure on-time delivery while maximizing manufacturing efficiency.

You will collaborate with Production, Procurement, Engineering and Warehouse teams to balance customer demand, material availability, and capacity. This role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 3 years in production planning or scheduling.