Project Scheduler

PROJECT SCHEDULER

Location: Santa Fe Springs, CA

Type: Fulltime, Salaried (Exempt)

Reports to: Program Manager

About Us

Woojin IS America, Inc. (WISA), situated in Santa Fe Springs, CA, has become a fast-growing company specializing in manufacturing electric equipment for rolling stock and light rail vehicles. We are currently serving North America customers with endless technological innovations for safe and reliable transportation equipment that supports the life of the vehicle.

Job Objective

The Project Scheduler is responsible for developing, maintaining, and communicating project schedules to ensure projects are completed on time and within scope. This role sets project milestones and deadlines, estimates labor requirements, monitors material deliveries, and coordinates timelines across departments. The Project Scheduler proactively identifies schedule risks and works with project stakeholders to implement corrective actions.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, including milestones, dependencies, and critical paths.
• Establish short-term and long-term project goals in alignment with overall project plans.
• Estimate labor requirements based on project timelines and resource availability.
• Coordinate project schedules with internal departments and external stakeholders.
• Monitor project progress to ensure the teams are meeting established timelines.
• Track shipment arrivals and delivery schedules to ensure alignment with project plans.
• Identify potential schedule delays and facilitate timely corrective actions.
• Revise and update project schedules as needed, including preparation for monthly customer progress reports.
• Collaborate with the Program Manager and technical experts to define tasks, subtasks, and sequencing.
• Develop, implement, and maintain an effective scheduling management system
• Prepare, analyze, and maintain project critical path schedules.
• Evaluate schedule performance and prepare project status and progress reports.
• Recommend actions to keep projects within budget and completed on time.
• Communicate project timelines, changes, and risks clearly to all stakeholders.
• Document scheduling processes and maintain accurate project records.

Qualifications & Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Engineering, Construction Management, Operations, Supply Chain , or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 3+ years of experience in project scheduling, project coordination, or production planning
• Proficiency with project scheduling software (e.g., MS Project, Primavera P6, or equivalent)
• Strong working knowledge of Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for schedule tracking and analysis
• Experience coordinating schedules across multiple departments
• Ability to analyze schedule risks and recommend mitigation strategies
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, industrial, logistics, construction, or engineering environments
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems
• Experience supporting customer-facing projects and reporting requirements
• Professional certification such as PMP, PMI-SP, or APICS

Core Competencies

• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Analytical and problem-solving mindset
• Ability to manage multiple projects and shifting priorities
• Proactive, collaborative, and results-oriented

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

• 100% On site and primarily office-based with occasional visits to project sites or production areas.
• Ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods.

Annual Compensation

• $80,000 ~ 130,000