Scheduler, Manufacturing ​/ Production

Job Title:

Scheduler

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* Job Description

Develop, maintain, and adjust daily and weekly production schedules based on customer demand, forecast changes, inventory position, labor availability, and production capacity. Coordinate with production, materials planning, procurement, warehouse, and customer service teams to ensure schedule alignment and timely execution. Monitor schedule attainment and identify risks that may impact production output, customer shipments, or material flow.

Responsibilities

+ Review work order status, open orders, and production constraints to prioritize and sequence manufacturing activity efficiently.

+ Communicate schedule changes, shortages, and recovery plans to internal stakeholders in a timely manner.

+ Partner with materials and purchasing teams to confirm raw material availability and minimize disruptions caused by shortages or delayed receipts.

+ Support SIOP/planning meetings by preparing schedule updates, production status reports, and relevant planning metrics.

+ Maintain data accuracy within ERP/MRP systems and ensure production schedules reflect current demand, inventory, and shop floor realities.

+ Analyze schedule variances, production bottlenecks, and capacity constraints, and recommend corrective actions.

+ Support continuous improvement efforts designed to improve schedule stability, on-time delivery, inventory control, and production flow.

Essential Skills

+ Proficiency in scheduling and production planning.

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Experience with ERP systems, specifically MRP and Oracle ASCP.

+ Strong understanding of raw material planning and work order scheduling.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience in manufacturing scheduling.

+ Ability to analyze production bottlenecks and recommend corrective actions.

Work Environment

The role involves working closely with various teams to ensure smooth production operations. The work environment is dynamic, requiring regular interaction with ERP/MRP systems and participation in planning meetings. Dress code and other specific conditions are aligned with standard professional practices.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Oxnard, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $27.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:  - Medical, dental & vision  - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital  - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available  - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)  - Short and long-term disability  - Health Spending Account (HSA)  - Transportation benefits  - Employee Assistance Program  - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Oxnard,CA.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 16, 2026.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence.

With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a Clearly Rated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarter (%20astoncarter)  for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence…