PRODUCTION SCHEDULER

Buck Knives • Post Falls, ID

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About The Position

The Production Scheduler is responsible for developing, coordinating, and maintaining efficient production schedules to ensure timely delivery of products that meet customer demand, quality standards, and cost targets. This role serves as the critical link between planning, production, purchasing, and logistics to optimize manufacturing capacity and material availability.

Requirements

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and scheduling tools.
• Effective communication and collaboration across departments.
• Detail-oriented, with a focus on accuracy and meeting deadlines.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or related field or related experience and training.
• 3+ years of experience in production planning or scheduling within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems for production scheduling.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules based on customer orders, inventory levels, and capacity constraints.
• Collaborate with the SIOP (Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning) team to align production schedules with demand forecasts.
• Monitor production order progress, adjust schedules as needed to address equipment downtime, material shortages, or other disruptions.
• Communicate schedule changes promptly to production supervisors, procurement, and sales teams.
• Analyze production data to identify bottlenecks and recommend process improvements.
• Ensure that all scheduling decisions support on-time delivery and efficient resource utilization.
• Coordinate with procurement to ensure timely availability of raw materials and components.
• Maintain accurate records in ERP system
• Support continuous improvement initiatives in scheduling and planning processes.
• Maintain visibility and urgency on pilot run and special project parts through the factory
• Prepare daily and weekly production performance reports for management review.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level