Welding Scheduler & Production Control Specialist

Jefferson Industries Corporation; West Jefferson (OH); On-site; USD 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Holiday Pay

Perfect Attendance Bonus (Monthly)

Profit Sharing

401k match

Dental & Vision

Job summary

Jefferson Industries Corporation in West Jefferson, OH, is seeking a Weld Scheduler – Production Control to plan, schedule, and coordinate welding production activities to meet customer requirements with a focus on efficiency, quality, and on-time delivery.

This role works closely with production, logistics, quality, maintenance, and supply chain teams to maintain a balanced schedule and support continuous improvement initiatives in a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field preferred.
• 2–5 years of production scheduling or production control experience in an automotive manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience with robotic welding, resistance welding, or metal fabrication processes is preferred.
• Knowledge of production planning, capacity planning, and inventory management.
• Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, Plex, QAD, or similar).
• Strong Microsoft Excel and data analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly weld shop production schedules.
• Coordinate production requirements based on customer demand, inventory levels, and production capacity.
• Monitor production progress and adjust schedules to minimize downtime and meet delivery commitments.
• Release production orders and prioritize work based on customer requirements.
• Collaborate with production supervisors to resolve scheduling conflicts and capacity constraints.
• Monitor material availability and coordinate with purchasing and logistics to prevent shortages.
• Track key production metrics, including schedule adherence, throughput, and equipment utilization.
• Communicate schedule changes promptly to production, warehouse, shipping, and customer service teams.
• Analyze production data to identify bottlenecks and recommend process improvements.
• Maintain accurate production records and scheduling information in ERP/MRP systems.
• Support inventory control by maintaining optimal work-in-process (WIP) levels.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles.
• Ensure compliance with company safety policies, quality standards, and automotive customer requirements.

Skills

Excel data analysis

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Associate's degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Plex

QAD

Job description

Jefferson Industries Corporation in West Jefferson, OH, is seeking a Weld Scheduler – Production Control to plan, schedule, and coordinate welding production activities to meet customer requirements with a focus on efficiency, quality, and on-time delivery.

This role works closely with production, logistics, quality, maintenance, and supply chain teams to maintain a balanced schedule and support continuous improvement initiatives in a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment.