Production Scheduler

Production Scheduler

ALCOM's impressive growth has been driven by a dedicated team committed to producing the highest-quality aluminum trailers across every category. From our beginnings with a single flagship facility in Winslow, Maine, we've expanded to four manufacturing plants across the country. This strategic growth not only strengthens our dealer network but also creates valuable career opportunities, fosters innovation, and enhances our ability to deliver top-tier products with faster turnaround times and lower freight costs.

Our team proudly manufactures 160+ standard trailer models, covering a wide range of applications—including cargo, personal watercraft (PWC), horse and livestock, car haulers, snowmobile, landscape and utility, ATV, and motorcycle trailers. We don't just build trailers; we customize solutions, ensuring our dealers receive open and enclosed models tailored to their customers' needs.

At ALCOM, we take pride in what we build and how we build it. Our success is the result of hardworking, skilled employees who share our passion for craftsmanship and innovation.

The Production Scheduler is responsible for developing and maintaining efficient production schedules to meet customer demand, optimize workflow, and ensure on-time delivery. This role serves as the link between production, materials, purchasing, logistics and sales to coordinate manufacturing activities and maintain balanced production levels.

Functions and Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and communicate daily and weekly production schedules based on customer orders, inventory levels, and production capacity.
• Coordinate with production supervisors, purchasing, and shipping to ensure materials and resources are available to meet schedules.
• Review sales orders and forecasts to adjust schedules proactively to meet changing customer needs.
• Track production progress and adjust as needed to ensure deadlines are met.
• Analyze production data to identify bottlenecks, improve efficiencies, and reduce downtime.
• Work closely with plant management to plan workload distribution and labor utilization.
• Communicate schedule changes promptly to all affected departments.
• Maintain accurate scheduling data within ERP systems.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance scheduling accuracy and production flow.

Desired Education/Experience

• Associate's or bachelor's degree in business, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, or related field preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in production scheduling, planning, or manufacturing coordination (experience in trailer or metal fabrication manufacturing preferred).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities.
• Ability to multitask and work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Working Conditions

• Office and production floor environment.
• Regular interaction with production, purchasing, and logistics teams.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Great interpersonal skills to successfully facilitate and collaborate across cross-functional groups and present the Company with the highest level of professionalism.
• Must have solid PC skills with strong knowledge of MRP and planning software.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Tools (Word, Excel)