Production Scheduler

Job Category: Manufacturing / Production / Operations

Requisition Number: PRODU
005529

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• Posted :
  February 20, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

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Pacific, MO
Pacific, MO 63069, USA

PLZ is committed to product stewardship and innovation, strong ethical standards, sustainable operations and most importantly, the development of our people. Whether at our manufacturing facilities or corporate headquarters, PLZ prioritizes health and safety, and offers you the support you need to create the career you want, through engagement, equity and inclusion, and opportunity.

From household cleaning solutions to personal care products, and food to automotive lubricants, PLZ produces more than 2,500 different aerosol and liquid products in our facilities across the continent. We know that being the partner of choice for our clients starts with being the partner of choice for our employees. Learn more at  or visit

The Production Scheduler works with various demand signals to develop and manage the daily production schedule while considering current inventory, lead times, product life cycles and production capacity. This position will also manage and implement the master production scheduling plan for multiple product groups, ensuring customer needs are met in a timely and cost-conscious manner within the framework of the Sales and Operations Planning process.

Key Responsibility:

• Identify and implement system and process improvements within the supply chain to enable overall business process improvement
• Further develop existing forecast and supply programs to improve current days of inventory while supporting customer lead-times and service levels
• Improve scheduling tools and procedures through application of innovative ideas and projects
• Support the development of an S&OP process including meetings to review service levels, performance against schedule, inventory strategy, supply plan to meet demand, and resource implications
• Analyze inventory levels and product demands to determine reorder levels and safety stocks that will ensure product availability and minimize inventory costs
• Drive, promote and develop positive communication with Sales to improve forecast accuracy along with other demand signals
• Develop and maintain forecast, master schedule and procurement plan based on history, seasonality and sales opportunities
• Support new product development through cooperative scheduling of model instructions, end of life and prototype processing with potential suppliers
• Proactively review material supply and demand to determine push/pull actions appropriate to impact manufacturing MPS and supply MRP exception messages
• Coordinate and plan materials requirements for new product introductions, including review of new BOM’s and cut-in dates for build verification and production units
• Assess impact to materials availability and production schedule from customer sales opportunities that may be affecting demand for products over and above the plan
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Two to four years of experience in scheduling or similar role
• BA/BS Degree in the areas of Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operation Research preferred
• Process management experience, particularly in manufacturing processes, productivity and efficiency measurements preferred
• Two to four years of experience MRP/ERP system experience, including SAP/APO preferred
• APICS certification preferred
• Product Development experience preferred with an understanding of product life cycles

PLZ Corp offers a robust suite of benefits including:

• Company paid Life and Short-Term disability.
• Voluntary benefits including additional life, disability, and hospital/accident insurance.
• 401k & company provided match.
• Paid Time Off
• Bonus incentive programs (Note, bonuses are subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.)

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or other protected status. EEOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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