Production Scheduler

Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Industry: Manufacturing / Operations
Employment Type: Full-time

STS Technical Services is actively hiring a Production Scheduler to join our client’s dynamic production control team in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. If you’re a detail-oriented professional with a passion for driving efficiency and improving communication on the plant floor, this is your opportunity to make a measurable impact.

Position Summary

As a Production Scheduler, you’ll be responsible for organizing and communicating detailed production schedules to optimize workflow across departments. You’ll act as a central resource for aligning operations, tracking progress, and ensuring that high-priority jobs meet delivery timelines. This role demands a strong analytical mindset, an eye for detail, and a collaborative spirit.

Key Responsibilities

• Compile and consolidate data from multiple sources into a master production schedule
• Improve visibility and communication of scheduling information across teams and departments
• Monitor work progress on the plant floor and update the master schedule accordingly
• Coordinate the flow of work and materials between departments to avoid bottlenecks
• Analyze and manage make-to-stock inventory and its downstream production effects
• Track status of high-profile jobs to ensure timely delivery and client satisfaction
• Collaborate with Procurement, Quality, and Logistics teams to align production with material availability and capacity constraints
• Perform administrative tasks related to scheduling and production control as required
• Report directly to the Operations Manager as part of the Production Control team
• Deliver actionable insights to production supervisors by synthesizing complex information streams

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field
• Relevant experience in production planning, scheduling, or operations coordination
• Familiarity with ERP / MRP systems, Excel tools (tables, filters, sorting), and project management platforms
• Smartsheet or Epicor experience preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with a professional, team-oriented demeanor

Why Join STS Technical Services?

STS Technical Services works with some of the largest manufacturing and engineering firms in the country. We connect skilled professionals with career-defining opportunities and provide our employees with competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and long-term career growth.

About STS Technical Services

STS Technical Services is a Top 100 Staffing Firm that’s partnered with some of the largest names in the aerospace, manufacturing, defense, and industrial industries. We offer direct hire, contract, and temp-to-perm hiring solutions that are focused on aligning great talent with great companies.

To learn more about STS Technical Services, please visit: www.ststechnicaljobs.com or call 1-800-359-4787.

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