Strategic Production Scheduler — Inventory & Capacity Planning

Flex-N-Gate; Evart (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan with company–

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Safety training and development

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Flex-N-Gate is seeking a Production Scheduler to optimize demand, inventory, and production planning across manufacturing and materials teams. You will coordinate with multiple shifts to assure schedules are executed on time and within budget, while maintaining data integrity and safety compliance.

The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, experience in production environments, and the ability to manage multiple projects with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or ASQC accreditation or 2 years in production environment.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects.
• Experience in cross functional teams and inventory control.
• Knowledge of local/federal regulations related to production and inventory.
• Strong computer skills and data entry accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Prepare daily production schedules.
• Issue all work orders per production schedule.
• Participate in MRP improvements/implementation.
• Assist with cycle counting and bar coding.
• Ensure data entry accuracy and integrity.
• Train staff to function in their absence.
• Coordinate with warehouse and production units.
• Monitor production progress and report on status.
• Review demand and supply to identify bottlenecks and capacity issues.
• Ensure safety and sanitation regulations are followed.
• Work with supervisors to coordinate operations across departments.

Skills

Inventory control

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Cross-functional team

Analytical problem solving

Communication

Written and verbal skills

Prioritization

Data entry / data accuracy

Regulatory knowledge

Education

ASQC accreditation

High School Diploma

Job description

Flex-N-Gate is seeking a Production Scheduler to optimize demand, inventory, and production planning across manufacturing and materials teams. You will coordinate with multiple shifts to assure schedules are executed on time and within budget, while maintaining data integrity and safety compliance.

The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, experience in production environments, and the ability to manage multiple projects with minimal supervision.