Summary The Production Scheduler develops and maintains production schedules that align customer demand, material availability, and manufacturing capacity. This role coordinates across Production Control, Operations, Sales, Customer Service, and management to identify constraints, resolve schedule disruptions, maintain accurate work-order data, and support reliable delivery performance. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Essential responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned based on business needs.
- Develops and publishes the daily production build schedule by product line and part number.
- Reviews customer demand, production requirements, manufacturing capacity, and material availability to create achievable schedules.
- Identifies current and anticipated shortages of core, dunnage, and other required materials; coordinates corrective actions with the appropriate managers and supervisors.
- Requests core from customers as needed to support production requirements.
- Collaborates with department supervisors to confirm work-order status, production progress, capacity constraints, and recovery plans.
- Expedites delayed operations and adjusts schedules in response to material shortages, capacity changes, quality issues, or shifting customer priorities.
- Prepares and communicates performance reports, including schedule attainment, forecast accuracy, material readiness, and other assigned production-control measures.
- Owns the accuracy and timely maintenance of work orders in the Work Order Plan Tracker (dashboard).
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, supply chain management, logistics, operations research, or a related field, or five years of experience in production scheduling and inventory control
- Experience supporting manufacturing processes and using productivity and efficiency measures.
- Experience using material requirements planning (MRP) or enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.
- APICS Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM) or Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) credential.
- Experience applying statistical analysis to production planning, forecasting, or inventory decisions.
Essential Skills and Knowledge
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and working proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- Working knowledge of supply-chain processes, including manufacturing planning, demand planning, inventory control, and replenishment.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to manage complexity and balance competing priorities.
- Strong collaboration and influencing skills for working effectively with Operations, Sales, Customer Service, and management.
- Ability to resolve conflicts and negotiate practical solutions across functions and organizational levels.
- Ability to read, write, and understand English at the level necessary to perform the role safely and effectively.
ATC Drivetrain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO)