Strategic Production Scheduler (Logistics & Capacity)

Corsicana Mattress Company; Corsicana (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Corsicana Mattress Company in Corsicana, TX, seeks a Production Scheduler to coordinate production across multiple facilities, aiming for 90% on-time delivery by leveraging the carrier fleet first and then external carriers at competitive rates.

The role aligns schedules with plant capacity, reserves capacity for e-commerce and freight, and collaborates with Purchasing and Plant Managers to meet deadlines and maintain cost efficiency.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in manufacturing or transportation roles.
• Experience coordinating production and freight.
• Knowledge of DOT rules and driver HOS beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Align production schedules with plant capacity and delivery commitments.
• Reserve capacity for e-commerce and freight demand.
• Prioritize orders by delivery date before routing production.
• Confirm raw material availability with Purchasing before scheduling.
• Collaborate with Plant Managers to meet lead times.
• Review schedules for conflicts before release.
• Identify opportunities to reduce freight costs.
• Communicate production issues to teams and departments.
• Use TMS to communicate with carriers and update routes.

Skills

TMS proficiency

ERP systems familiarity

MS Office

Attention to detail

Education

Associate's degree or higher in applicable field

Tools

TMS (Transportation Management System)

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Corsicana Mattress Company in Corsicana, TX, seeks a Production Scheduler to coordinate production across multiple facilities, aiming for 90% on-time delivery by leveraging the carrier fleet first and then external carriers at competitive rates.

The role aligns schedules with plant capacity, reserves capacity for e-commerce and freight, and collaborates with Purchasing and Plant Managers to meet deadlines and maintain cost efficiency.