Production Scheduler
Axios Professional Recruitment
Job Description
Job Description
Axios Professional Recruitment is partnering with a manufacturing company in the Kentwood area seeking an experienced Production Scheduler to support shop floor operations and ensure efficient production flow.
This role is responsible for developing production schedules, analyzing material requirements, managing inventory levels, releasing work orders, and collaborating with multiple departments to ensure on-time delivery and operational efficiency.
Responsibilities:
- Review customer demand, sales order reports, and production requirements to establish daily and weekly production priorities
- Develop and maintain production schedules that maximize equipment utilization, minimize waste, and support on-time delivery goals
- Manage planned and firm-planned orders, customer forecasts, and production workloads across multiple work centers
- Release production work orders based on material availability and production requirements
- Coordinate with Purchasing to expedite raw materials, tooling, and other resources as needed
- Collaborate with Customer Service and Operations teams to accommodate schedule changes, rush orders, and customer requests
- Identify production capacity constraints and work with Operations to develop solutions that improve workflow and efficiency
- Schedule production orders strategically to optimize material usage, machine setups, and overall manufacturing performance
- Monitor work order completion and ensure accurate closure of production orders while investigating and resolving variances
- Maintain inventory accuracy through cycle counting, inventory audits, and system updates
- Generate reports, production documentation, and inventory records to support operational decision-making
- Assist with continuous improvement initiatives and perform additional duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required
- Minimum of 2+ years of experience in manufacturing, production planning, scheduling, supply chain, or related field
- Experience working within ERP systems for planning, work orders, inventory management, and production scheduling
- Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to collaborate effectively with Production, Purchasing, Customer Service, and Operations teams
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with production scheduling and capacity planning
- Automotive manufacturing experience preferred
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement initiatives
Axios Professional Recruitment. is an Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP), a privately held organization headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan. As an independent, 100% employee-owned company, our team takes a personal interest in your success, listens to your needs, and forms a comprehensive plan to attract, retain, and develop your people.
As an ESOP, AXIOS Professional Recruitment believes that our employees are empowered to innovate, collaborate, and serve clients using better, smarter methods. According to national studies, ESOP companies have proven to be agile, efficient organizations with employee-owners who think about clients’ future as their own. Becoming part of the AXIOS HR team offers a unique opportunity for individuals up to the challenge. Built on shared core values of excellence, honesty, respect, open communication, empowerment, professional growth, and innovation, the unity of the AXIOS HR culture shines through in everything we undertake. AXIOS Professional Recruitment team members are encouraged to continuously pursue personal growth opportunities and are allocated set hours to give back to community-related causes. Our Active AXIOS initiative supports participation in local fitness events and ensures that team members balance work responsibilities with personal health. Additionally, regular group outings and retreats foster collaboration and transparency.Company Description
Axios Professional Recruitment. is an Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP), a privately held organization headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan. As an independent, 100% employee-owned company, our team takes a personal interest in your success, listens to your needs, and forms a comprehensive plan to attract, retain, and develop your people.\r\n\r\nAs an ESOP, AXIOS Professional Recruitment believes that our employees are empowered to innovate, collaborate, and serve clients using better, smarter methods. According to national studies, ESOP companies have proven to be agile, efficient organizations with employee-owners who think about clients’ future as their own.\r\n\r\nBecoming part of the AXIOS HR team offers a unique opportunity for individuals up to the challenge. Built on shared core values of excellence, honesty, respect, open communication, empowerment, professional growth, and innovation, the unity of the AXIOS HR culture shines through in everything we undertake.\r\n\r\nAXIOS Professional Recruitment team members are encouraged to continuously pursue personal growth opportunities and are allocated set hours to give back to community-related causes. Our Active AXIOS initiative supports participation in local fitness events and ensures that team members balance work responsibilities with personal health. Additionally, regular group outings and retreats foster collaboration and transparency.
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