Production Scheduler

Job Description

Job Description

Role Overview

• Position: Production Scheduler
• Duration: 1+ Years Contract
• Location:  Davenport, IA/ On-Site
• Shift:  4th Shift / Variable Shift Production Scheduler/ must be willing to support alternate shifts based on business needs.

Overview

We are seeking a Production Scheduler to support a high-volume manufacturing operation. This role is responsible for planning, scheduling, and coordinating production activities to ensure materials, labor, and equipment are aligned with production demands. The successful candidate will work closely with manufacturing, engineering, supply chain, and operations teams to maintain efficient production flow and meet business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production schedules for manufacturing and service parts.
• Coordinate material requirements and inventory replenishment using lean manufacturing principles, including pull systems, kanban processes, and production triggers.
• Expedite production and purchased components to prevent shortages and production delays.
• Collaborate with internal departments to ensure timely availability of required materials and components.
• Support the implementation of engineering changes, product updates, and material revisions.
• Analyze future production requirements and capacity needs to ensure workforce, machine availability, and production schedules align with demand forecasts.
• Maintain and manage kanban systems, including calculating appropriate inventory levels and quantities.
• Monitor schedule performance and recommend improvements to increase efficiency and productivity.
• Perform inventory audits and verify inventory accuracy, including production reporting and scrap tracking.
• Complete department administrative activities and reporting requirements.
• Provide work direction, guidance, and support to team members when required.
• Participate in workforce planning and production strategy discussions to support operational goals.

Position Details

• This is an onsite manufacturing support role within a welding and fabrication environment.
• Candidates must be willing to support alternate or variable shifts based on business requirements.
• Safety footwear with metatarsal protection is required from the first day of employment.
• Approximately 50% or more of the role will involve working on the manufacturing floor , with the remainder spent in an office environment.
• The individual will work closely with supervisors, engineers, planners, and schedulers supporting fabrication operations.

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent with 5+ years of production scheduling experience in a manufacturing environment , OR bachelor's degree in supply chain, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Business, Manufacturing, or a related field with 1+ years of scheduling experience .
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office , particularly Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, data analysis, etc.).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret production and operational data.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively in a team-oriented environment.

Preferred

• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP or similar manufacturing planning software .
• Experience supporting welding, fabrication, or heavy manufacturing operations.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles, inventory management, and kanban systems.