Production Scheduler | Manufacturing

Title: Production Scheduler
Location: Bartlett, IL
Hire Type: Direct hire
Compensation: $60,000-75,000
Bonus/ Incentives/ Stock Options: Annual Bonus Potential
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k
Must have Skill Set: 

• Production Scheduling & Planning

• ERP / MRP Experience

• Strong Organization & Attention to Detail

• Cross-Functional Communication

Overview:

Job Duties: 

• Develop and manage daily and weekly production schedules across manufacturing and co-packing lines.
• Coordinate with Purchasing, Warehouse, Production, and Supply Chain teams to ensure materials and resources are available to meet production and customer timelines.
• Adjust production schedules in real time based on rush orders, equipment downtime, material shortages, supply disruptions, and changing priorities.
• Monitor production progress and communicate schedule updates, delays, risks, and potential impacts to key stakeholders.
• Optimize production line utilization, minimize downtime, and support improvements in overall operational efficiency.
• Partner with Quality and Operations teams to ensure production activities meet product specifications and applicable requirements.
• Analyze production data to identify trends, bottlenecks, scheduling challenges, and opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Work with Demand Planning and Inventory teams to align production schedules with customer requirements and inventory levels.
• Maintain accurate scheduling information within ERP and related systems.
• Support a fast-paced, growing manufacturing environment and adapt quickly to changing business needs.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by management.

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Production Management, Operations, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Previous experience in production scheduling, production planning, supply chain, or a related manufacturing environment.
• Experience working cross-functionally with Production, Purchasing, Warehouse, Inventory, Quality, or Operations teams.
• Strong organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to prioritize competing demands and adapt quickly to changing production requirements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• ERP experience required; experience with Syteline or IFS is a plus.
• MRP experience is a plus.
• Spanish bilingual skills are a plus.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.