Production Scheduler

The Production Scheduler plans, coordinates, and optimizes the manufacturing schedule for scaffolding products using Epicor Kinetic
. This role ensures on-time production, efficient resource use, and alignment with customer demand while maintaining accurate material and capacity planning to support customer satisfaction.

• Develop and maintain detailed production schedules for components and finished goods to ensure on-time manufacturing and delivery.
• Coordinate production activities with sales, operations, and purchasing teams to align customer demand, inventory levels, and manufacturing capacity.
• Monitor production schedules and adjust priorities as needed to accommodate expedited orders, material shortages, equipment issues, or production delays.
• Confirm customer delivery commitments and ensure scheduling activities support on-time order fulfillment.
• Create, release, and manage manufacturing work orders to support production requirements.
• Track material availability, lead times, labor resources, and production capacity to ensure efficient workflow.
• Generate and analyze reports related to schedule performance, on-time delivery, capacity utilization, and production efficiency.
• Resolve scheduling and system-related issues that impact production flow and order fulfillment.
• Collaborate with purchasing to ensure raw materials and components are available to support manufacturing requirements.
• Evaluate machine and labor capacity to identify constraints and prevent production bottlenecks.
• Communicate potential production delays, capacity concerns, and scheduling conflicts to management and key stakeholders.
• Prepare and maintain production planning documentation and lead scheduling meetings.
• Partner with production supervisors, warehouse personnel, and logistics teams to ensure efficient movement of materials and finished goods.
• Provide routine updates regarding production priorities, schedule changes, and overall manufacturing status.
• Work closely with quality teams to ensure products meet required specifications and quality standards.
• Develop and maintain weekly manufacturing plans, including labor allocation and equipment utilization.
• Coordinate customer order requirements with internal departments to support service and delivery objectives.
• Analyze production and scheduling performance data to identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Recommend and implement actions to improve efficiency, reduce lead times, and eliminate waste.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and operational excellence programs throughout the manufacturing process.
• Assist with system enhancements, process improvements, and implementation of new scheduling or planning tools.

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in operations management, Supply Chain, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3+ years of experience in production scheduling, preferably in manufacturing (metal fabrication, construction equipment, or scaffolding is a plus).
• Hands-on experience with Epicor Kinetic (or Epicor ERP). Experience with other ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Infor) is acceptable if willing to learn Epicor.
• Knowledge of scaffolding products, welding, or structural steel is highly desirable.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future. Visa sponsorship and visa transfers are not available for this position.

• Strong knowledge of manufacturing planning, production scheduling, material requirements planning (MRP), capacity planning, and inventory management.
• Proficient in ERP systems, including work order management, production planning, scheduling, reporting, analytics, and data management.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, formulas, reporting, and data analysis.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Just-in-Time (JIT), Kanban, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and resolve production constraints.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across multiple departments and organizational levels.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and perform effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on accuracy, efficiency, and process improvement.
• Ability to analyze production and operational data to support decision-making and drive…