Production Scheduler

Creative Metal Products (CMP), founded in 1995, is a privately held, managed-growth oriented company. CMP has an excellent reputation and an established track-record when it comes to rapid, high-quality production of innovative products. We fabricate individual components, assemblies or complete products to meet our customer’s unique specifications. We specialize in metal fabrication- using light- to medium-thickness metals. CMP serves a number of industries including- Electronics component and assemblies; Lighting/Energy; Industrial equipment- machine enclosures; Electrical Enclosure; Material handling equipment and storage; medical, safety and military. ~ Your American Fabrication Partner ~ Role Summary The Production Scheduler is responsible for mid and long-term work center and aggregate capacity planning in a mixed-mode manufacturing environment. This role ensures that high-volume contract program work is efficiently balanced against volatile Make-to-Order (MTO) demands, protecting overall plant profitability and securing capacity for strict On-Time Delivery (OTD) accounts. Schedule: Monday-Thursday, 9-hour days; Friday, half-day. Compensation: Hourly position with two bonus opportunities annually. Reporting Structure: Position reports directly to Production Manager Primary Role/Responsibilities Strategic MPS Management: Develop, maintain, and execute the Master Production Schedule (MPS) inside ECI M1 for project/MTO and contract programs. Capacity Buffer Architecture: Analyze capacity on shared machinery bottlenecks; intentionally design and protect capacity "buffer windows" in M1 to absorb variable MTO work without disrupting strict-OTD program commitments. MRP Execution: Run and analyze weekly M1 Material Requirements Planning (MRP) sessions to trigger long-lead raw material purchases. OTD Risk Mitigation: Collaborate with Sales, Account Managers and Production to review strict-OTD customer requirements, forecasting capacity and production plans. Dynamic Shop Floor Sequencing: Utilize M1 Visual Job Boards and Advanced Planning & Scheduling (APS) to sequence and dispatch daily work orders to specific work centers. Secondary Role/Responsibilities Apply strong business and problem-solving skills to develop practical solutions and support continuous improvement initiatives across departments. Identify, recommend, and implement new processes, technologies, and systems to improve plans, predictability and communication across both business operations. Required Skills/Abilities Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Familiarity in implementing and monitoring leading indicators related to scheduling and planning. Excellent organization, attention to detail and follow through to completion of objectives required. Strong analytical and critical thinking skills. Demonstrated ability to align and energize teams around growth-oriented goals. Education/Certifications/Experience Associate or bachelor's degree in project management, Business Management, Operations, or related field preferred Experience with data driven tools such as Power BI and/or Artificial Intelligence is a strong advantage. At least 3 years of industry-related experience #J-18808-Ljbffr