Production Scheduler - On Site

As a global leader in the design and manufacture of a wide range of specialty heat exchangers and heat transfer solutions,
API Heat Transfer has a legacy of industry-leading performance that can be traced back more than 140 years. Throughout our history, we’ve built a corporate culture based on reliability and superior performance - from our innovative technologies to the people behind them. Experience has taught us that design and engineering expertise, supported by professionals who have a passion for their work, can bring about only one result: the ability to provide the right solutions for our customers.

API Heat Transfer is looking for people who enjoy being part of transformation. We have a new mission, new leaders, and are accelerating our growth in the new year. If you enjoy engaging with customers, providing solutions, and initiating growth, we'd love to talk to you about our Production Planner / Scheduler
!

• Salary Range $60,000 - $70,000.
• Opportunity to learn from and contribute to a premier, global company
• Be part of leading-edge technology for the heat transfer industry
• Ability to impact customers across multiple industries
• Full health & welfare benefits, 401(k), PTO, and developmental opportunities!

API Heat Transfer is seeking a highly organized and results-driven Production Planner / Scheduler to support our STG business unit. This position is responsible for contract scheduling, issuing work orders, maintaining inventory accuracy, monitoring contract progress, reviewing raw material requirements, managing sales order commitments, resolving MRP exceptions, and handling customer expedites. This position is full time in office setting.

The ideal candidate will be a proactive problem solver with strong planning and communication skills who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and can effectively balance customer demands with production capacity.

• Collaborate with Production Supervisors to schedule and maintain a consistent flow of work through production, maximizing throughput and on-time delivery performance.
• Issue and manage work orders based on material availability, labor resources, and plant capacity.
• Review and manage production schedules to align manufacturing activities with customer requirements.
• Monitor contract progress and adjust schedules as necessary to meet delivery commitments.

• Review daily shortage reports and coordinate corrective actions to ensure material availability.
• Monitor inventory levels and perform necessary work order transactions to maintain inventory accuracy.
• Review raw material requirements and support timely procurement activities.
• Assist with physical inventory activities and cycle counting initiatives.

• Review and resolve MRP exceptions by expediting, de-expediting, or adjusting work orders as required.
• Review and promise sales orders based on production and material capacity.
• Handle customer expedite requests and coordinate cross-functional efforts to meet critical deadlines.

• Communicate inventory, scheduling, and technical issues to Sales, Engineering, Purchasing, and Operations teams.
• Support department management by communicating departmental objectives, performance metrics, and results.
• Serve as backup support for the Small Coolers Bay Supervisor by assisting with daily operational oversight when needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Associate degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, Technical Studies, or a related field; equivalent experience and training will be considered.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in production planning and inventory management within a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience utilizing an MRP system.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, order flow, and production scheduling.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent organizational, prioritization, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.