Production Scheduler II - Controls

General Position Summary

This position ensures the timely delivery of products to customers by creating and managing robust production schedules across multiple production lines. The role supports Production, Sales, Planning, and Leadership by providing accurate production dates and generating reports to monitor capacity constraints. Key responsibilities include developing and maintaining production schedules, collaborating with Planning to support sales order ship dates, and identifying material shortages while working with Controls-Inventory Control staff to resolve issues.

Additionally, it assists with Bill of Materials (BOM) management and responds to inquiries regarding order lead times.

• Continuously maintain Orenco's management safety, cultural, and professional standards.
• Promote, encourage, and reinforce a positive safety culture, safe practices, and a safe work environment to all employees.

• Create and maintain detailed production schedules based on customer orders, available capacity, and material availability.
• Collaborate closely with sales, planning, production, engineering, and other department staff to ensure a smooth production workflow and proactively address any issues.
• Ensure that required materials and supplies are available in a timely manner to meet production demands and provide quick responses to production issues.
• Identify and resolve scheduling issues, including material shortages, capacity constraints, and equipment malfunctions, to minimize production disruptions.
• Monitor and track production progress, analyze scheduling and capacity data, and provide performance reports to leadership.
• Communicate schedule changes, updates, and potential risks to all relevant stakeholders to ensure alignment and timely decision‑making.
• Coordinate delivery of parts to expedite the flow of material to meet the production schedule.

• Support BOM management as assigned.

Regular, consistent, and predictable attendance is required.

Performs other duties as assigned.

High School diploma or equivalent required. Associate degree in management preferred. An equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered.

• APICS CPIM certification preferred.
• Experience with MRP (Material Requirements Planning) systems preferred.
• Good written and verbal communication skills required.
• Knowledge of production processes and manufacturing methods required.
• Excellent organizational skills required.
• Intermediate level experience with Microsoft Word.
• Intermediate level experience with Microsoft Excel, including proficiency with multi‑sheet workbooks, basic formulas, and chart creation.
• Ability to adjust to priority changes with little notice and remain calm during confrontational or high‑pressure situations.
• Ability to use sound judgement and follow through in problem solving and decision‑making processes.
• Willing and able to travel, complying with current travel regulations and airline and destination guidelines.
• Must be able to meet and maintain Orenco's approved driver criteria: a valid driver's license, satisfactory driving record, current insurance on a personal vehicle, and compliance with company insurability requirements.

• Computer
• General office equipment
• Multi‑line phone with intercom
• Vehicle

Primarily indoors in an office environment, with occasional time on the manufacturing floor. The role may require operation of a motor vehicle, airplane travel, and overnight stays in temporary lodging. Work is typically during manufacturing business hours, though occasional work outside business hours may be required to support departmental needs; occasional long hours may be required.

The job requires prolonged periods of sitting, using a computer, and handling paper and materials. It also involves light lifting under 20 lbs and may require occasional lifting up to 50 lbs (with assistance). Operations may include driving a vehicle and airplane travel, possibly to project sites across a variety of terrains.