Production Scheduler

# Production SchedulerTuscoMFG - Gnadenhutten, OH 44629## OverviewSalary Range$28.00 - $36.00 HourlyPosition TypeFull TimeCategoryOther## DescriptionProduction SchedulerCustom Metal Fabrication | TuscoMFGLocation: Gnadenhutten, OH — serving the New Philadelphia, Dover, and Uhrichsville areaPay: $28.00 – $36.00/hour (Non-Exempt, Hourly)Schedule: Full-time, primarily on-siteReports To: Director of Operations & Facilities ManagementDirect Reports: NoneAbout the RoleTuscoMFG is a custom metal fabrication job shop in Gnadenhutten, OH. We're hiring a Production Scheduler to own the master production schedule across Laser/Turret, Form, Press Direct, Weld, Finishing, and Assembly — sequencing jobs, tracking status floor-wide, and serving as the shop's single source of truth for what should be running and when. This is a schedule-ownership role with real authority and floor-wide visibility, even without direct reports.What You'll DoScheduling* Build and maintain the daily/weekly production schedule across all departments based on due dates, capacity, and material/tooling availability* Sequence and re-sequence jobs as priorities, rush orders, or capacity constraints change* Keep job status, routing steps, and due dates current and accurate in our ERP system* Coordinate with Purchasing on material availability that affects schedule feasibilityFloor Visibility & Follow-Through* Walk the floor regularly to verify actual job status against the published schedule* Follow up directly with Team Leads and operators when a job is behind, and document why* Raise schedule-adherence concerns with the Production Manager and request a specific recovery plan when a department or job is at risk* Flag recurring or unresolved issues to the Director of Operations & Facilities Management* Communicate schedule changes clearly and with enough lead time for departments to reactReporting* Publish daily schedule-adherence and on-time-delivery metrics* Provide capacity and load visibility to support staffing and overtime decisionsSchedule & On-Site ExpectationsPrimarily on-site during production hours to maintain real-time visibility into the floor. Some flexibility for schedule-planning, ERP, or reporting work that doesn't require floor presence, with manager approval.What We Offer* Health, vision, dental, & life insurance* 401k with company match* Paid Time Off in first year* 10 Paid Company Holidays (two days at Thanksgiving & Christmas)* Paid training and opportunities for advancement## QualificationsWhat You'll BringRequired* 3+ years of production scheduling, planning, or production control experience in a manufacturing environment* Strong ERP/MRP proficiency (Epicor or comparable) — comfortable owning schedule data directly in the system* Working knowledge of job-shop, high-mix/low-volume production flow and routing logic* A confident, direct communication style — you'll ask pointed questions of people across every level of the floor and expect a straight answerPreferred* Prior experience in a role with schedule authority but no direct reports* Familiarity with metal fabrication process flow (laser/turret, forming, welding, finishing)Physical Requirements* Frequent walking of the full production floor to verify job status* Hybrid office/floor role; exposure to shop floor noise during floor checks* Extended periods at a desk/computer workstation for schedule building, ERP data entry, and reporting* Occasional lifting of files, binders, or office materials up to 15 lbsTuscoMFG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr