Production Scheduler

Position Title: Production Scheduler

Location: Grovetown, GA

Requisition :

Description:

KSB is a leading supplier of pumps, valves and related service. Our reliable, high-efficiency products are used in applications wherever fluids need to be transported or shut off, covering everything from building services, industrial and water transport to waste water treatment, power plant processes and mining. Founded in 1871 in Frankenthal, Germany, the company has a presence on all continents with its own sales and marketing organisations and manufacturing facilities.

Around the globe, more than 190 service centres and around 3,500 service specialists are on hand to provide local inspection, servicing, maintenance and repair services under the KSB Supreme Serv brand. Innovative technology that is the fruit of KSB’s research and development activities forms the basis for the company’s success.

People. Passion. Performance. It is these three success factors that make KSB the company it is today.

At KSB, we recognise that it is people who actually make the difference – the people we employ and the people we serve. This is why we are committed to equal rights and treatment worldwide and never lose sight of the aspects ecology and sustainability when manufacturing our products.

KSB GIW, Inc.

Department: Order Management
Reports to: Supervisor, Order Management
Location: Grovetown, GA
Shift: 1st
FLSA Status: Exempt

Join a global leader in pump technology!
At KSB GIW, Inc., we don’t just build pumps — we engineer the power behind the world’s toughest mining and industrial operations. As a Production Scheduler
, you’ll be the driving force behind seamless production flow, ensuring our customers receive world-class products on time, every time. If you thrive on organization, collaboration, and seeing your plans come to life on the production floor, this is the opportunity to make a real impact.

The Production Scheduler (Pumps) is responsible for the effective planning, scheduling, coordination, and continuous monitoring of production activities for all new business pump and assembly orders. This position ensures timely fulfillment of manufacturing and procurement demands to meet internal shipping targets and customer delivery deadlines. The scheduler works cross-functionally to identify and resolve bottlenecks, improve scheduling processes, and support overall business and production goals.

Production Planning & Scheduling

• Schedule demand orders for pumps and assemblies based on lead times and customer requirements.
• Monitor and adjust production schedules to optimize throughput and ensure delivery targets are met.
• Develop and track monthly shipping goals; analyze production capacity and workloads to support business objectives.

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Serve as a key liaison between Production, Assembly, Inventory, Project Teams, Procurement, and Shipping to facilitate timely order fulfillment.
• Collaborate with Project Management to incorporate project-specific requirements into production schedules.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings, including new business kick-offs and weekly assembly reviews, to address and resolve scheduling issues.
• Represent production scheduling in internal and customer meetings as needed.

Order & Material Management

• Oversee pump assembly orders within the production queue, proactively identifying and communicating potential delays.
• Monitor material availability for new business and coordinate with Supply Chain and Procurement to resolve shortages.
• Schedule assembly of spare parts and CBA orders based on material readiness and capacity planning.
• Manage order change requests in SAP (Order Change Management), ensuring timely and accurate updates.
• Prepare quotes for new business pump assembly orders as requested.

Process Improvement & Support

• Identify and implement opportunities for process improvement to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and customer satisfaction.
• Provide backup support for Production Scheduling team members and the Manager, Order Management.
• Pursue continuous learning and professional development aligned with the role and company objectives.

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