Production Scheduler

Requisition #: 20893
Functional Area: Manufacturing
Employment Type: Full-Time
Work Options: In Office at Location Specified Above #LI-Onsite
Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 7 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Position Summary

The Production Scheduler is responsible for scheduling internally produced products throughout the manufacturing area and supporting the accurate and timely processing of production orders.

This position serves as a primary resource for questions related to internally produced orders and works collaboratively with manufacturing, originating departments, and internal customers to support production workflow and order accuracy.

Job Responsibilities

• Coordinate and communicate order information with originating departments, manufacturing associates, internal customers, and other stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely order processing.
• Schedule and route custom, stock, marketing, and internally produced orders using SAP PP/DS and other internal systems to support efficient manufacturing workflows.
• Prepare, process, maintain, and distribute production-related documentation, including print orders, proof packets, proof approvals, change orders, schedules, and related records.
• Prepare and distribute daily production schedules to manufacturing work centers and maintain workflow visibility throughout the production process.
• Monitor production capacity, identify and communicate constraints, resolve scheduling conflicts, and support on-time shipment of orders.
• Provide customer service support for internally produced orders by responding to inquiries, resolving issues, and coordinating follow-up actions as needed.
• Collaborate with Inventory Control to determine production quantities and support production planning activities.
• Maintain accurate filing systems and records for print orders and related production documentation.

Qualifications

Production Scheduler:
• High school diploma required, associate degree preferred.
• Minimum of three year of experience in manufacturing production scheduling required.
• Experience using SAP preferred.

Other Skills/Qualifications:
• Working knowledge of SAP PP/DS Planning Board preferred.
• Knowledge of print/bind manufacturing, scheduling processes, and related production workflows.
• Proficiency using a personal computer and Microsoft 365 applications.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organization, follow-up, and time management skills.
• Ability to learn, adapt to, and effectively use internal systems, tools, and applications required to support order processing and production scheduling.
• Ability to prioritize work, maintain accuracy, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced production environment.

Physical Requirements

Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment. This position requires regular use of personal computer equipment and may involve extended periods of sitting, viewing a computer screen, and performing keyboard-related tasks.

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