Strategic Production Scheduler (On-Site in WI)

Appvion, Inc.; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Appvion, Inc. is seeking a Production Scheduler to develop and maintain efficient production schedules that balance customer demand with plant capacity.

You will coordinate with maintenance, quality, procurement, customer service, and logistics to ensure on-time delivery and optimal resource use. The role emphasizes daily, weekly, and monthly planning, data accuracy in ERP/MRP systems, and proactive communication of risks and changes to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, operations, or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience will be considered.
• Two or more years of experience in production planning, production scheduling, procurement, inventory, or supply chain preferred.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret production, inventory, capacity, and demand data and make informed decisions.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work on-site in Appleton, Wisconsin, with a typical Monday through Friday schedule between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
• Ability to travel up to 5% as needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop, update, and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules based on customer demand, forecasts, inventory targets, material availability, labor, and capacity constraints.
• Translate business priorities and customer requirements into practical, executable production plans.
• Monitor production progress and schedule attainment daily, identify variances, and adjust schedules to address delays, material shortages, equipment downtime, quality issues, or changing demand.
• Optimize production sequencing to reduce changeovers, improve throughput, maximize operating efficiency, and support customer service expectations.
• Review capacity utilization and production constraints regularly and recommend short-term and long-term adjustments as needed.
• Maintain accurate scheduling and planning data in ERP/MRP and manufacturing systems, including D365, MES, Infor, or comparable platforms.
• Ensure planning parameters, scheduling inputs, and relevant master data are accurate and current.
• Coordinate with Production, Maintenance, Quality, Procurement, Customer Service, and Logistics to confirm schedules are feasible and aligned with business priorities.
• Communicate schedule priorities, constraints, risks, and changes promptly to relevant stakeholders to minimize disruption and manage expectations.
• Partner with procurement and inventory teams to identify material risks and support timely availability of required raw materials and supplies.
• Support customer service and operations teams with realistic production timing, order status, and recovery plans when schedules change.
• Facilitate scheduling discussions and follow-up actions that promote accountability, alignment, and reliable execution.
• Analyze schedule performance, capacity, inventory, and production data to identify trends, recurring constraints, and improvement opportunities.
• Leverage ERP, MRP, inventory, and reporting tools to improve planning visibility, scheduling accuracy, and decision-making.
• Participate in cross-functional initiatives that improve planning accuracy, reduce waste, strengthen inventory management, and enhance operational efficiency.
• Recommend and implement practical improvements to scheduling processes, planning tools, standard work, and communication methods.
• Support Lean, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement efforts related to production flow, schedule attainment, and service performance.

Skills

ERP/MRP systems

Excel

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain or related field

Associate degree acceptable

Tools

D365

MES

Infor

Job description

Appvion, Inc. is seeking a Production Scheduler to develop and maintain efficient production schedules that balance customer demand with plant capacity.

You will coordinate with maintenance, quality, procurement, customer service, and logistics to ensure on-time delivery and optimal resource use. The role emphasizes daily, weekly, and monthly planning, data accuracy in ERP/MRP systems, and proactive communication of risks and changes to stakeholders.