Production Scheduler

Job Summary

To assist the Senior Production Planner in overall communication and implementation of daily production scheduling.

• Develop and manage daily production schedules (K2) based on material availability and capacity constraints.
• Establish and communicate accurate lead times with a focus on reducing backlog and improving delivery performance.
• Release and manage production work orders in J.D. Edwards (JDE) in a timely and accurate manner.
• Review work orders for BOM accuracy, material readiness, and capacity alignment; resolve discrepancies proactively.
• Align production schedules with demand forecasts and participate in SIOP or demand planning processes.
• Escalate supply, capacity, or demand constraints that jeopardize delivery commitments.
• Work with production leadership to maintain capacity plans, identify bottlenecks, and proactively adjust schedules to balance demand and available resources.
• Account for and contribute to achieving KPIs including product lead times, on‑time delivery, backlog reduction, and inventory performance.
• Identify material shortages and collaborate with Purchasing to expedite critical components.
• Monitor and manage inventory to minimize obsolete, excess, and slow‑moving stock.
• Support the disposition and conversion of returned products into saleable SKUs.
• Perform quarterly inventory usage reviews and adjust reorder parameters to optimize inventory levels and reduce carrying costs.
• Plan and manage production requirements for epoxy‑painted parts and coordinate finishing or secondary operations as part of the end‑to‑end production process.
• Communicate daily with Customer Service and Commercial teams regarding lead times, delays, and production issues.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Operations, and Manufacturing teams to ensure alignment and execution of production plans.
• Participate in daily meetings (e.g., Supply Chain reviews, Gemba walks, end‑of‑shift planning) to provide insights on order trends and production priorities.
• Help lead root cause analysis (RCCM) for schedule disruptions, material shortages, and execution gaps; implement corrective actions.
• Maintain and update lead time data in customer‑facing portals to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Utilize J.D. Edwards (JDE) and other systems to support planning, scheduling, and reporting activities.
• Collect and analyze data to support key performance indicators and operational decision‑making.
• Actively participate in Continuous Improvement (CI) and Lean initiatives.
• Support 5S standards within the work area.
• Contribute to process improvements that enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and improve service levels.

• Associate’s degree from a two‑year college or technical school, or five years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• APICS (American Production & Inventory Control Society) and/or NAPM (National Association of Purchasing Management) certification is preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, Access, Outlook software.
• Working knowledge of J.D. Edwards operating systems is preferred.
• Continuous education and a commitment to professional development.

Regularly required to talk, hear, use hands, and sit; combination of office and production environments.

Warren Rupp is an equal opportunity employer. IDEX gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other consideration or protected category made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.