Scheduling Coordinator

Job Title: Scheduling Coordinator

Location: Memphis, TN 38125

Shift: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Employment Type: 6-Month Contract (Possible temp to Hire)

Job Summary

The Scheduling Coordinator is responsible for planning and coordinating production activities across multiple product lines to ensure on-time delivery and optimal utilization of shop capacity. This role analyzes lead times, shop load capacities, and demand requirements to develop and maintain efficient production schedules aligned with operational goals and service level expectations

Responsibilities

• Maintain production schedules based on forecast, order demand, and priority requirements.
• Analyze lead times, work center capacities, and shop load data to support scheduling decisions.
• Balance workload across departments to optimize resources and minimize bottlenecks.
• Collaborate with production, procurement, engineering, and customer service teams to resolve scheduling conflicts.
• Expedite critical orders and communicate risks, delays, or capacity limitations.
• Maintain accurate data within ERP systems (SAP, Oracle) for scheduling visibility and reporting.
• Evaluate and improve scheduling processes to increase efficiency and throughput.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of related work experience, preferably in a construction-related field.
• Bachelor's or Associate's degree in a construction-related field preferred.
• Basic knowledge of lean manufacturing and operational excellence.
• Basic project management skills including communication, leadership, team management, negotiation, organization, and risk management.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documentation, architectural drawings, and layout drawings preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ability to work with fractions, percentages, and decimals.
• Strong organizational, time management, and multitasking skills.
• Ability to work independently.

Preferred Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.