Scheduling Coordinator

Regular Full-Time

Clerical

Ankeny, IA, US

Join a Growing Team Where Your Organizational Skills Make a Real Impact

Are you highly organized, detail-oriented, and energized by keeping projects moving on schedule? Do you enjoy coordinating multiple priorities, solving problems, and working with both production and sales teams? If so, we want to hear from you!

We are seeking a Scheduling Coordinator to join our team in Des Moines, Iowa and play a key role in ensuring customer orders are processed efficiently, materials are available when needed, and fabrication projects are completed on time. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys being at the center of operations.

What You'll Do

As a Scheduling Coordinator, you will be responsible for managing production schedules and coordinating jobs from order entry through completion. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Reviewing job packets and preparing work orders for fabrication branches

• Creating, releasing, and scheduling jobs for production

• Monitoring material availability and job status

• Adjusting schedules based on priorities and inventory levels

• Communicating job updates to sales representatives and internal teams

• Coordinating expedited shipments when required

• Updating order information, purchase order notes, and expediting records

• Tracking production progress and receiving updates from fabricators

• Making inventory adjustments and maintaining accurate system records

• Processing invoicing, receivables, and some purchasing activities

• Closing work-in-process (WIP) orders upon material receipt

• Providing administrative support including answering phones and maintaining files

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in scheduling, production coordination, manufacturing, operations, or a related field

• Strong understanding of job planning and scheduling processes

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and Outlook)

• Strong data entry and keyboarding skills

• Solid math and problem-solving abilities

• Excellent communication and organizational skills

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

  Preferred Qualifications

• Some college coursework or degree

• Experience working in a manufacturing, fabrication, distribution, or industrial environment

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

• Stable, full-time position

• Collaborative and supportive team environment

• Opportunity to make a direct impact on customer satisfaction and operational success

• Professional growth and development opportunities

• Variety in your daily responsibilities

• Work with multiple departments and build valuable operational experience

  Work Environment

• Office-based position with occasional exposure to warehouse environment

• Standard business hours

• No unusual physical demands

If you're a proactive problem-solver who enjoys coordinating schedules, managing details, and helping teams succeed, apply today and become an essential part of our team!

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