Production Scheduler

Lynchburg, VA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

IPEX is one of the North American leading providers of advanced plastic piping systems. Our mission isto shape a better tomorrow by connecting people with water and energy.

We currently have anexciting opportunityas aProduction Scheduler. This role is based in our Lynchburg Plant and reports to the Supply Chain Manager.

Do not miss the opportunity to join a broad family of people-centric professionals thought leaders and rapid thinkers entrepreneurs in spirit and status quo-fighters!

Job Summary:
Join a team where your contributions truly matter. Were seeking a team-oriented and detail-driven Production Scheduler to help us keep our operations running smoothly and this role youll play a key part in ensuring our products are delivered on time and to the highest standards by developing smart production schedules coordinating across departments and maintaining optimal inventory levels.

Youll work closely with cross-functional teamsincluding logistics customer service and plant operationsin a collaborative and respectful environment that values diverse perspectives and continuous improvement. Your ability to solve problems adapt to changing priorities and communicate effectively will have a direct impact on our success and customer satisfaction.

Were committed to supporting your growth through ongoing learning opportunities exposure to multiple facets of the business and a culture that encourages innovation and teamwork. If youre someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and wants to make a meaningful impact we encourage you to applyeven if you dont meet every listed qualification.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and maintain a master production schedule that clearly outlines products to be manufactured quantities required and target completion dates
Monitor jobs in progress to provide timely updates and proactively address potential delivery concerns.
Update daily and weekly production schedules to reflect current activities and priorities.
Serve as a key point of contact between logistics customer service sales and plant operations to ensure alignment and timely communication.
Initiate and optimize stock transfers for production materials consolidating shipments to reduce transportation costs.
Coordinate and participate in inventory counts (weekly monthly annual) to ensure accuracy of raw materials and work-in-progress (WIP).
Maintain inventory levels through effective scheduling aligned with logistics targets financial budgets and sales trends.
Analyze demand forecasts to support production planning and inventory control.
Assess plant capacity and resource requirements recommending solutions to address short- and long-term challenges.
Use planning tools such as MRP/CRP to develop production plans that balance service levels plant capacity and inventory goals.
Track and report on inventory and production levels to support decision-making.
Facilitate cross-departmental communication to resolve scheduling conflicts and competing priorities.
Complete administrative tasks related to production scheduling and planning.
Support other functions as needed based on team priorities and supervisor guidance.

Education & Certifications

Bsc Degree in a related field.

Skills & Experience

Experience in manufacturing or production environments.
Familiarity with product lines including part numbers and descriptions.
Understanding of cost accounting bills of material and routing concepts.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Working knowledge of other Microsoft Office applications.
Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented and inclusive environment.

IPEX is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and upon request will work with qualified job applicants to provide suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicants accessibility needs due to disability. Accommodation requests are available to candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process for IPEX jobs. To request an accommodation please contact HR at

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IPEX is one of the North American leading providers of advanced plastic piping systems. Our mission isto shape a better tomorrow by connecting people with water and energy.We currently have anexciting opportunityas aProduction Scheduler. This role is based in our Lynchburg Plant and reports to the S...

IPEX is one of the North American leading providers of advanced plastic piping systems. Our mission isto shape a better tomorrow by connecting people with water and energy.

We currently have anexciting opportunityas aProduction Scheduler. This role is based in our Lynchburg Plant and reports to the Supply Chain Manager.

Do not miss the opportunity to join a broad family of people-centric professionals thought leaders and rapid thinkers entrepreneurs in spirit and status quo-fighters!

Key Responsibilities

Develop and maintain a master production schedule that clearly outlines products to be manufactured quantities required and target completion dates
Monitor jobs in progress to provide timely updates and proactively address potential delivery concerns.
Update daily and weekly production schedules to reflect current activities and priorities.
Serve as a key point of contact between logistics customer service sales and plant operations to ensure alignment and timely communication.
Initiate and optimize stock transfers for production materials consolidating shipments to reduce transportation costs.
Coordinate and participate in inventory counts (weekly monthly annual) to ensure accuracy of raw materials and work-in-progress (WIP).
Maintain inventory levels through effective scheduling aligned with logistics targets financial budgets and sales trends.
Analyze demand forecasts to support production planning and inventory control.
Assess plant capacity and resource requirements recommending solutions to address short- and long-term challenges.
Use planning tools such as MRP/CRP to develop production plans that balance service levels plant capacity and inventory goals.
Track and report on inventory and production levels to support decision-making.
Facilitate cross-departmental communication to resolve scheduling conflicts and competing priorities.
Complete administrative tasks related to production scheduling and planning.
Support other functions as needed based on team priorities and supervisor guidance.