Production Scheduler
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Job Location:
St. Louis, MO - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
18 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Summary:
The Production Scheduler is responsible for planning releasing and monitoring work orders to support efficient manufacturing operations. This role ensures production schedules align with customer demand material availability and operational priorities. The Production Scheduler collaborates cross-functionally with production purchasing materials and warehouse teams to maintain workflow minimize delays and support on-time delivery and operational efficiency.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- None
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Create release and maintain production work orders based on demand forecasts and inventory requirements
- Develop and adjust daily and weekly production schedules to support manufacturing priorities and customer delivery expectations
- Review material availability labor capacity and lead times when scheduling work orders
- Coordinate with purchasing and materials team to ensure required materials are available for production
- Communicate schedule changes shortages and production priorities to the Value Stream Leader
- Monitor work order progress update schedules as needed to address delays issues or changes in demand
- Track and report work order ahead/behind status and completion
- Ensure work order data and production dates are accurate within planning system
- Collaborate with warehouse and production teams to improve workflow reduce bottlenecks and maximize efficiency
- Support buffer stock and inventory goals by aligning schedules with demand and replenishment needs
- Assist in identifying opportunities for process improvement in scheduling planning and production flow
- Maintain clear documentation and records related to work orders production plans and scheduling activities
- Adhere to all company safety policies procedures and regulatory requirements while working in office and plant environments
- Other duties/responsibilities as assigned
Qualifications
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- On-time production and delivery performance
- Schedule adherence
- Work order accuracy and data integrity
- Reduction in production delays and bottlenecks
- Inventory alignment (WIP and finished goods levels)
Skills/Abilities:
- Ability to collaborate across departments and work with subject matter experts
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to work independently
- Excellent writing and verbal communication skills and ability to report to all levels of management on the status of production activities
- Openness to receive constructive feedback from various areas of the organization with the ability to turn that into documentation and process improvements
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while completing work activities
- Software Skills: Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g. SAP Oracle RootStock) and MS Office Suite (specifically Excel)
- Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills to work between shop floor technicians and management
- Analytical Abilities: Strong capacity for data analysis forecasting and bottleneck identification
Education and Experience:
- Associates degree in an applicable field (engineering business supply chain logistics) with four years of experience or a bachelors degree in applicable field (engineering business supply chain logistics) with two years of experience
- Other degrees considered with 10 years of applicable experience
- Experience in a manufacturing environment or working with manufactured products of internal design.
- Experience with production scheduling or planning functions preferred
Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:
This is a combination of an in-office position at ECS headquarters and working in the plant or warehouse environment. While performing the duties of this job in the Plant or Warehouse the employee can be exposed to noise. The noise level is usually moderate. Must have reliable means of transportation to allow flexible work hours as needed.
- Occasionally required to stand walk climb ladders/steps and sit
- Use hands to handle or feel objects tools or controls reach with hands and arms climb stairs balance stoop kneel crouch or crawl talk or hear
- Frequently required to remain in a stationary position often standing or sitting for prolonged periods
- Use a computer keyboard with mouse for long periods of time
- Occasionally lift and/or move 25 pounds
- Occasionally incur physical demands associated with ground and/or air travel
- All above could occur in high or low temperatures involving wind and/or precipitation
- This position is classified as non-exempt and is eligible for overtime in accordance with applicable wage and hour laws
- The Company reserves the right to modify interpret or apply this job description as needed to meet business needs
- Employment is at-will and this job description does not constitute a contract of employment
Travel:
- Travel is not an identified part of this role but local travel may be required periodically.
This job description is a summary and not a comprehensive list of possible duties required by this position. The job description should not be construed as a contract of employment.
Engineered Corrosion Solutions LLC is an equal employment opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at or please call .
