Production Scheduler

Title: Production Scheduler Status: Exempt Reports To: GM/VP Location: Manitowoc, WI Summary The Production Scheduler is responsible for developing, maintaining, and continuously improving the Production Schedule to ensure alignment with organizational goals, production capacity, and customer delivery requirements. This role oversees scheduling and production control activities to enable efficient manufacturing operations, optimal resource utilization, and on-time delivery performance. The Production Scheduler provides daily visibility into manufacturing progress through comprehensive reporting, including work‑in‑process status, due dates, and incoming demand forecasts. This role partners cross‑functionally with operations, sales, and project management teams to ensure realistic schedules and effective execution. Responsibilities Develop, maintain, and execute the Production Schedule in alignment with demand forecasts, production capacity, and business objectives. Ensure plant work order schedules align with the Production Schedule to maximize operational efficiency and throughput. Plan, coordinate, and oversee all scheduling activities to ensure seamless execution of production plans. Create and maintain accurate scheduling models to support strategic and tactical decision‑making. Maximize production capacity while balancing cost, quality, and delivery commitments. Identify and resolve scheduling conflicts, bottlenecks, and work order discrepancies in a timely manner. Monitor scheduling performance and implement continuous improvement initiatives. Establish and track KPIs, including accurate project start times and schedule adherence. Maintain and optimize scheduling and MRP systems, ensuring data accuracy and integrity. Develop and deliver daily, weekly, and monthly reports on production status, work‑in‑process, and forecasted demand. Ensure availability of necessary manufacturing resources through proactive planning and reporting. Develop, document, and refine scheduling procedures, work instructions, and training programs. Ensure scheduling processes comply with quality standards, safety requirements, and contractual obligations. Evaluate and implement improved scheduling techniques, tools, and best practices. Benefits Safety is Priority One and our record shows it. Competitive Pay 401K plan with Employer Contribution Match Paid Time Off Paid Life Insurance Choice of Medical Coverage including Prescription and Short‑Term Disability Plan Choice of Dental and Vision Coverage Optional Long‑term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Legal and Pet Coverage Auto and Home Insurance Discount Programs EEO Statement The IES policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, or any other protected status or characteristic. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment, and also states that retaliation against any employee who files a complaint regarding possible violations of this policy will not be tolerated. IES is also committed to taking affirmative steps to promote the employment of minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. IES develops affirmative action programs to support its commitment to equal employment opportunity, consistent with company policy and the company's obligations as a contractor to the United States government. View Your Equal Employment Opportunity rights under the law. "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal; Conozca sus Derechos: La Discriminacion en el Lugar de Trabajo es Ilegal". Disability Accommodation: IES is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. IES provides reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Applicants who need accommodation in the job application process should contact the IES corporate office at View phone number on click.appcast.io or any IES office to request assistance. IES participates in E‑Verify. IES participa en el programa E‑Verify. E‑Verify Information/ Informacion sobre E‑Verify English/Espanol. Right to Work/Ley de Derecho al Trabajo English/Espanol. #J-18808-Ljbffr