Production Scheduler Manufacturing / Machine Shop

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Manufacturing Shop Scheduler to support a fast-growing machine shop environment. In this role, you will be responsible for production planning, capacity management, and scheduling across multiple manufacturing operations. You will play a key role in ensuring efficient workflow, on-time delivery, and optimal use of shop resources.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing setting, is comfortable on the shop floor, and enjoys solving complex scheduling and planning challenges using data, systems, and collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage production schedules for machining, assembly, balancing, inspection, and shipment activities
• Coordinate workflow across departments based on manufacturing sequences, lead times, and priorities
• Perform capacity planning to ensure feasible and achievable production schedules
• Create, release, and maintain work orders in the ERP system (including rescheduling as priorities change)
• Maintain and improve ERP system parameters, templates, and planning processes
• Monitor production progress, backlog, material availability, and shop floor status
• Run daily and weekly production reports to identify constraints, shortages, and delays
• Support production forecasting and KPI reporting for operational decision-making
• Participate in job planning and cross-functional scheduling meetings
• Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, and operations teams to resolve production issues
• Analyze production data to support continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing, production planning, or machine shop environments
• Strong knowledge of production scheduling, shop floor flow, and capacity planning
• Experience working with ERP systems (JobBOSS preferred; training available)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office Suite (Intermediate level or higher)
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Experience in job shop or Engineer-to-Order environments preferred
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience

Additional Requirements

• Full-time role (40+ hours/week); occasional evenings or weekends may be required
• Limited travel (<15%)
• Ability to work on-site in a machine shop environment with moderate noise and moving equipment
• Ability to stand, walk, and occasionally lift up to 30 lbs
• Must be authorized to work in the United States and able to communicate in English

Why This Role

This is an opportunity to join a growing manufacturing operation where your scheduling and planning expertise directly impacts production efficiency, customer satisfaction, and operational success. You will work closely with cross-functional teams and help build scalable systems that support continued growth.