Sr. Production Scheduler

# Sr. Production Scheduler Mattawan, MI 49071## Overview Position Type Full Time Education Level2 Year Degree

Travel Percentage None Category Manufacturing ## Description
** Senior Production Scheduler
**** Join Our Team!
**** Mattawan, Michigan
** Are you an experienced Production Scheduler who enjoys problem-solving, collaborating with others, and keeping manufacturing operations running efficiently?

We're looking for a
** Senior Production Scheduler
** to join our Materials Planning & Logistics (MP&L) team!

In this role, you'll play an important part in coordinating customer demand, production capacity, and operational priorities within a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment. You'll work closely with teams across the organization to support production efficiency, meet customer expectations, and identify opportunities for improvement.
** Why Join Our Team?
** We offer an excellent benefits package designed to support you and your family, including:
* Medical coverage beginning on your first day!
* Dental and vision insurance
* Company-paid life and disability insurance
* 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
** What You'll Do
*** Develop and manage daily, weekly, and long-range production schedules for molding and assembly operations.
* Coordinate customer demand with available labor, equipment, tooling, and materials to support efficient production.
* Identify and resolve scheduling conflicts, material shortages, and capacity constraints to minimize disruptions.
* Collaborate with Operations, Materials, Purchasing, and Customer Service to align production priorities.
* Monitor production performance, inventory levels, and scheduling data to support informed decisions and continuous improvement.
* Coordinate scheduling requirements for new product launches, engineering changes, and preventive maintenance activities.
* Support improvements to ERP/MRP planning processes, scheduling accuracy, and overall operational efficiency.## Qualifications
** What We're Looking For
*** 5+ years of production scheduling, production planning, or materials planning experience in a manufacturing environment.
* Strong understanding of capacity planning, inventory management, and manufacturing operations.
* Experience with ERP/MRP systems; IQMS experience preferred.
* Strong Microsoft Excel, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
* Excellent organizational and communication skills with the ability to manage changing priorities.
* Associate degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
** Additional

Preferred Experience:

*** Tier 1 automotive manufacturing experience.
* Familiarity with EDI customer releases and OEM delivery requirements.
* Knowledge of plastic injection molding and assembly operations.

Western Diversified Plastics is an equal opportunity employer.  We are committed to providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment.  We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.

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