Production Scheduler Forest Park, IL
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Job Location:
Forest Park, OH - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 68625 - 96075
Posted on:
11-11-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Due to the highly interactive and team-based nature of this role in-person attendance for most of the workweek (i.e. 3 days or more) is essential for: effective communication including during in-person meetings strong supervision real-time problem-solving and participation in cross-functional initiatives.
Want to make an impact
The Production Scheduler is responsible for developing and maintaining short-term production schedules. This schedule aligns with the available resources including production lines materials and labor. The role requires strategic collaboration with production teams factory leaders and cross-functional partners to support cost reduction and optimal inventory levels. The Production Scheduler should have excellent communication skills the ability to collaborate cross-functionally and knowledge of SAP to complete necessary production orders.
Ways you will make a difference
Act as the first line of contact for plant production managers to provide insight of order prioritization and requirements
Create a production plan within he detailed scheduling period by shift considering capacity labor and materials while optimizing factory costs
Collaborate with factory teams to identify potential issues that may cause production disruptions and communicate potential issues to leaders providing recommended solutions
Utilize SAP during production scheduling and capacity planning to determine the optimal schedule for cost and service
Complete the detailed schedule for next weeks production to ensure that assets are optimized (minimal changeover time) and orders across make and pack assets are linked together
update necessary production orders in SAP to reflect any changes required
Update production order completion dates daily to account for deviations in actual vs. planned production; communicate to factory any in-week adjustments requested by Supply Planning
Verify that all components are available both in network as well as in the factory or in transit from another site in order to execute the weekly published production schedule
Coordinate consolidation of attainment and adherence comments to ensure they are complete and at the correct level of detail (appropriate root cause analysis)
Inform Supply Planning of deviations in production schedule due to unforeseen circumstances (asset breakdown labor constraints material shortages etc.) and manage potential impacts to the schedule
Engage in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance costs and efficiencies throughout manufacturing and planning processes
Schedule new product trials and understand results of trials for future production requirements
Schedule demands based on Production Plan requirements and Plant Capacity (daily weekly or monthly)
Analyze data (e.g. materials availability inventory levels production rates delivery timelines)
Anticipate and resolve scheduling conflicts
Ensure accuracy in scheduling and documentation
Track every detail of production to avoid bottlenecks
Communicate changes or delays to stakeholders clearly and promptly
Work closely with cross-functional teams (engineering purchasing quality control)
Be able to work on a rotation
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
Skills that will make you successful
High attention to detail
Strong organizational and time management abilities
Proficient at completing technical filings
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Strong communication and collaboration skills and the ability to interact with all levels within the factory
Experiences that will support your success
High School diploma or GED
Minimum 2-3 years experience in a manufacturing environment
Experience working in production scheduling material handling and/or supply chain management
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement principles and processes
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
Years experience requirement
SAP experience preferred
What We Offer
At Ferrara were proud to support our employees by providing comprehensive benefits such as health insurance dental insurance a 401(k) and paid time off (PTO). Eligible employees may also receive an annual bonus based on company performance.
Compensation
The salary range for this position is $68625 to $96075 annually.
Key Skills
- Lean Manufacturing
- Kanban
- Inventory Control
- Purchasing
- FDA Regulations
- SAP
- Supply Chain Experience
- ISO 13485
- Production Planning
- ERP Systems
- Manufacturing
- MRP
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