Production Scheduler
Production Scheduler
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$ 75000 - 90000
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Production Scheduler
East Orange NJ - Full TimeIn-Person
$75000 $90000
Company Overview
- Were a high-volume fast-moving manufacturer and distributor serving both B2B and B2C clients. As we scale production and improve delivery speed were seeking a hands-on Production Scheduler to manage daily production flow optimize order fulfillment and proactively solve bottlenecks. This role is critical to our operational heartbeat.
Position Overview
- This is a tactical and analytical role focused on ensuring daily weekly and monthly production schedules are aligned with capacity and customer commitments. Youll be responsible for scheduling all finishing work centers overseeing pre-production workflows and ensuring fulfillment meets internal and customer expectations. To succeed you must have strong production planning skills data fluency and a proactive problem-solving mindset.
The Ideal Candidate
- Youre a sharp high-capacity planner who thrives in a fast-paced environment. You love creating order from chaos. You bring a strong command of Excel or Power BI understand manufacturing capacity and can work cross-functionally to keep things moving. If you love rolling up your sleeves staying 10 steps ahead and helping operations humthis role is for you.
Key Responsibilities
- Schedule daily production for all finishing work centers.
- Oversee pre-production drop-offs and unpacking processes.
- Track and prioritize incoming work orders based on capacity.
- Communicate with customer service regarding rush requests and delays.
- Build and maintain daily weekly and monthly production plans.
- Adjust production schedules in real-time based on shifting needs.
- Collaborate closely with purchasing and production managers.
- Identify constraints and proactively find creative scheduling solutions.
- Analyze historical and current data to inform production decisions.
Qualifications
- 24 years in production planning purchasing replenishment or scheduling.
- Experience in manufacturing or logistics environments experience a plus.
- Proficiency in Excel; Power BI or ThoughtSpot.
- Strong communication and coordination skills.
- Exceptional attention to detail and follow-through.
- Comfortable making decisions under time pressure.
Must-Haves
- Hands-on experience scheduling production workflows.
- Strong Excel/data capabilities (Power BI a plus).
- Clear communicator who thrives under pressure.
- Experience managing day-to-day operations and order fulfillment.
Benefits
- Competitive salary with room for growth.
- Health benefits package.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Dynamic and collaborative team environment.
If you thrive on keeping production moving and love solving the day-to-day puzzles of operations this is an exciting opportunity to take full ownership of a vital function. Wed love to hear from you.
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Employment Type
Full Time
