Production Scheduler

Job Summary

The Production Scheduler is responsible for executing the day-to-day production schedule by translating demand signals and planning direction into released jobs, accurate system data, and clear coordination with manufacturing.

This role focuses on schedule execution, ERP accuracy, and administrative control of production data.

This position works under the guidance of planning leadership and supports smooth manufacturing flow through disciplined system management and cross-functional communication.

Supervision Exercised

- N/A.

Duties and Responsibilities

- Release production jobs in accordance with established scheduling rules, priorities, and planning direction

- Maintain accurate job dates, order statuses, and scheduling data within the ERP system

- Monitor upcoming shortages, constraints, or schedule risks and escalate issues to management

- Coordinate with manufacturing, materials, and purchasing to ensure jobs are properly aligned with material availability

- Support management of product obsolescence and lifecycle transitions within the system

- Ensure BOM and routing structures are correctly reflected for released production orders

- Track and communicate schedule adherence and job status updates to relevant teams

- Assist in maintaining ERP data integrity related to production control

- Support reporting and data preparation related to scheduling performance and production execution

- Performs other duties or special projects as required or assigned.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Education Requirements:

- High school diploma or equivalent required.

- College degree preferred.

Experience:

- Experience working in a manufacturing or production environment.

- Familiarity with ERP or MRP systems (production orders, scheduling, item data).

- Prior experience in a production scheduling or manufacturing coordination role preferred.

- Experience maintaining item or planning data in an ERP system.

- Exposure to BOMs, routings, or shop order processing preferred.

Licenses/Certifications:

- None required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

- Strong attention to detail with a focus on data accuracy and integrity.

- Ability to follow structured processes and scheduling rules.

- Strong organizational and follow-through skills.

- Process-driven mindset with the ability to manage multiple orders and priorities within established guidelines.

- Good communication skills for coordination with production, materials, and supply chain teams.

- Comfortable working with spreadsheets and system-generated reports.

- Collaborative, team-oriented approach.

Physical Demands / Work Environment

- Fast-paced manufacturing environment.

- Frequent interaction with production, materials, and planning teams.

- Primarily system-based work with coordination across departments.

- Uses personal computer approximately 6+ hours per day. - Uses telephone and email to communicate with customers/clients, co-workers, management, etc. approximately 6+ hours per day. - Sits approximately 6+ hours per day.

- The noise level in the work environment can be loud.

- Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. on an occasional basis

When you join the Active Power Inc. team, you will become part of a company that provides solutions for data centers, healthcare, manufacturing and industrial, transportation, and broadcasting clients. Active Power offers a competitive salary and benefits including health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, PTO, and 401(k) with company match.

No recruiters, please.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

- 401(k)

- 401(k) matching

- Dental insurance

- Flexible schedule

- Health insurance

- Life insurance

- Paid time off

- Parental leave

- Tuition reimbursement

- Vision insurance

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

- Day shift

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person