Production Scheduler

Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Industry: Manufacturing / Operations

Employment Type: Full-time

Position: Production Scheduler

As a Production Scheduler, you will be responsible for organizing and communicating detailed production schedules to optimize workflow across departments. You will act as a central resource for aligning operations, tracking progress, and ensuring that high-priority jobs meet delivery timelines. This role demands a strong analytical mindset, an eye for detail, and a collaborative spirit.

• Compile and consolidate data from multiple sources into a master production schedule
• Improve visibility and communication of scheduling information across teams and departments
• Monitor work progress on the plant floor and update the master schedule accordingly
• Coordinate the flow of work and materials between departments to avoid bottlenecks
• Analyze and manage make-to-stock inventory and its downstream production effects
• Track status of high-profile jobs to ensure timely delivery and client satisfaction
• Collaborate with Procurement, Quality, and Logistics teams to align production with material availability and capacity constraints
• Perform administrative tasks related to scheduling and production control as required
• Report directly to the Operations Manager as part of the Production Control team
• Deliver actionable insights to production supervisors by synthesizing complex information streams

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field
• Relevant experience in production planning, scheduling, or operations coordination
• Familiarity with ERP / MRP systems, Excel tools (tables, filters, sorting), and project management platforms
• Smartsheet or Epicor experience preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with a professional, team-oriented demeanor