Production Scheduler

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary

The Production Scheduler is responsible for planning, coordinating, and monitoring production schedules. This role serves as a critical link between production, inventory control, suppliers, and management; balancing customer demand, material availability, and manufacturing capacity to achieve on-time delivery, cost control, and operational efficiency.

• Develop, maintain, and adjust daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules for pillow manufacturing lines based on forecasts, customer orders, and capacity constraints.
• Coordinate with production supervisors to sequence work orders efficiently, considering labor availability, machine capacity, and changeover requirements.
• Monitor production progress and revise schedules as needed to address delays, quality issues, equipment downtime, or material shortages.
• Communicate schedules and changes clearly to production, warehouse, and quality teams.
• Gain excellent work order knowledge for creation, material availability, material issuing, label printing, production reporting, work order completion, etc.
• Track key production metrics such as schedule adherence, throughput, and on-time completion.

• Maintain accurate records of production schedules, monitor inventory levels, and supplier information within SAP/=ERP or MRP systems.
• Perform routine inventory reviews and assist with cycle counts and physical inventories.
• Analyze usage trends and historical data to support forecasting and purchasing decisions.

• Act as a liaison between customer service, production, warehouse, and accounting to align demand, supply, and financial controls.
• Support new product introductions or changes by coordinating material availability and updating schedules accordingly.
• Assist management with operational reports and ad hoc analyses as required.

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate’s degree in supply chain, operations management, or a related field preferred.
• 2–4 years of experience in production scheduling, customer service, or supply chain coordination in a manufacturing environment; textile or bedding industry experience is a strong plus.

• Strong understanding of production scheduling principles and purchasing processes.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Proficiency with SAP.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to analyze data, identify issues, and implement practical solutions.

• Manufacturing plant and office environment.
• Regular interaction with production floor personnel.
• Requires overtime to support production demands or inventory activities.

• Schedule adherence and on-time production completion.
• Material availability and reduction of production downtime due to shortages.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or qualifications.