Strategic Production Scheduler for On-Time Delivery

Fit Recruiting; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Fit Recruiting is seeking an experienced Production Scheduler to coordinate daily and weekly production schedules, materials, inventory, and customer demand. You will partner with production, purchasing, inventory, sales, and operations to optimize priorities and keep schedules on track.

The ideal candidate will be highly organized, analytical, and comfortable in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, with strong Excel skills and ERP/MRP experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Previous experience in production scheduling, production planning, supply chain, manufacturing operations, or a related field is preferred.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and production planning software preferred.
• Strong Excel and analytical skills.
• Ability to understand production capacity, inventory requirements, lead times, and material availability.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to respond quickly when schedules or production needs change.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively across departments.
• Detail-oriented with a strong sense of urgency and follow-through.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and adjust daily and weekly production schedules based on customer demand, inventory levels, material availability, and production capacity.
• Coordinate with production leadership to establish priorities and ensure manufacturing schedules are achievable.
• Monitor open orders, work orders, production progress, and delivery deadlines.
• Identify potential scheduling conflicts, material shortages, capacity constraints, or production delays and communicate issues proactively.
• Work closely with purchasing and inventory teams to ensure required materials and components are available for scheduled production.
• Coordinate with sales and customer service teams regarding order priorities, lead times, and delivery expectations.
• Review inventory levels and production requirements to help maintain appropriate stock while minimizing excess inventory.
• Create, release, and monitor production/work orders within the company's ERP/MRP system.
• Analyze production data, lead times, capacity, and workflow to identify opportunities for greater efficiency.
• Adjust schedules as priorities, customer needs, or production conditions change.
• Maintain accurate production planning and scheduling information within company systems.
• Participate in production meetings and provide clear updates regarding schedules, priorities, delays, and upcoming requirements.
• Build strong working relationships across production, purchasing, inventory, sales, and operations.

Skills

Excel

Analytical skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Production planning software

Job description

Fit Recruiting is seeking an experienced Production Scheduler to coordinate daily and weekly production schedules, materials, inventory, and customer demand. You will partner with production, purchasing, inventory, sales, and operations to optimize priorities and keep schedules on track.

The ideal candidate will be highly organized, analytical, and comfortable in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, with strong Excel skills and ERP/MRP experience.