Production Scheduler
Location: Memphis, TN
Job Type: Contract
Company: Nextech
Category: CSC Coordinator I
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Production Scheduler
As a Production Scheduler, you will play a key role in supporting efficient production planning and scheduling initiatives within a dynamic manufacturing environment. This position is integral to ensuring that manufacturing operations run smoothly, deadlines are met, and customer expectations are exceeded. The Production Scheduler will balance capacity requirements across multiple product lines and foster collaboration among cross-functional teams to optimize scheduling and resource utilization. This is an excellent opportunity to join a team-oriented company focused on operational excellence and continuous improvement. If you are highly organized, detail-oriented, and thrive in environments where priorities can change rapidly, this role presents a rewarding pathway for your professional growth.
In this position, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining production schedules based on customer demand, sales forecasts, and urgent operational priorities. You will analyze lead times, evaluate capacity constraints, and coordinate closely with manufacturing, procurement, engineering, and customer service teams to ensure that production plans align with business needs. By proactively monitoring production progress, you will be instrumental in identifying and addressing scheduling challenges, delays, or potential capacity issues before they impact operations or customer satisfaction.
Success in this role hinges on your ability to support the prioritization and expediting of critical orders when necessary, maintain comprehensive scheduling data within enterprise business systems, and communicate production status updates to all relevant stakeholders. Additionally, you will be encouraged to identify opportunities for process improvement, help enhance scheduling efficiencies, and support efforts to optimize overall operational performance.
The Production Scheduler position requires a blend of strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills. You should be comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and possess a strong customer service orientation. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint is essential, as is your ability to work with mathematical concepts and perform basic project coordination tasks. The ideal candidate will also demonstrate a detail-focused mindset, ensuring accuracy and follow-through in all scheduling-related activities.
Candidates with an educational background or practical experience in manufacturing, construction, operations, or supply chain management will be well-positioned for success. Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles, ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle, and the ability to interpret technical documentation are preferred qualifications that will help you excel in this role. As part of an inclusive and collaborative team, you will have the opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and support the ongoing success of the organization.
This Production Scheduler role offers a chance to build your career in production planning, scheduling, and operations coordination. If you are committed to delivering exceptional results and are motivated by the challenge of optimizing production processes in a team-oriented environment, we invite you to apply by clicking the job application button. Join us and take the next step in your professional journey in manufacturing scheduling and coordination.
Production Scheduler - Summary- Key role in supporting and executing production planning and scheduling within a manufacturing environment
- Focus on optimizing production schedules, balancing capacity, and ensuring timely delivery
- Collaborates with cross-functional teams for operational alignment
- Opportunity to drive continuous improvement in scheduling processes
- Develop and maintain production schedules based on customer demand, forecasts, and operational priorities
- Analyze production lead times, capacity constraints, and workload requirements to support scheduling decisions
- Coordinate with manufacturing, procurement, engineering, and customer service teams to ensure alignment of production plans
- Monitor production progress and address scheduling challenges, delays, or capacity issues proactively
- Support the prioritization and expediting of critical orders as needed
- Maintain accurate scheduling and planning data within enterprise business systems
- Communicate production status updates to relevant stakeholders
- Identify and recommend improvements to scheduling processes and operational efficiency
- Assist in balancing workloads across departments to optimize resource utilization and reduce bottlenecks
- Competitive compensation package based on qualifications and experience
- Comprehensive benefits package available to eligible employees
- Opportunities for professional development and career advancement within the organization
- High school diploma or technical school education required
- Minimum of one year of experience in manufacturing, construction, production planning, scheduling, or a related field
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Effective communication and customer service skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as percentages, fractions, and decimals
- Detail-oriented mindset with a focus on accuracy and follow-through
- Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
- Basic project coordination and problem-solving abilities
- Associates or bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, construction, operations, supply chain, or a related field (preferred)
- Experience in a manufacturing or production environment (preferred)
- Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement practices (preferred)
- Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms (preferred)
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, layouts, and blueprints is an advantage
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to adapt to shifting priorities
- The organization fosters a collaborative and inclusive work environment
- Opportunities for involvement in continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives
- Support for career growth in production planning, scheduling, and operations coordination
- Applicants are encouraged to apply by clicking the job application button for confidential consideration
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit their application and join a team dedicated to operational success and growth in the manufacturing sector.