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Production Scheduler – Freeport, Illinois
Our customer in Freeport, IL is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Production Scheduler to join their team. This full-time, first shift position plays a key role in managing production planning, coordinating between multiple departments, and ensuring customer demands are met efficiently.
Responsibilities of the Production Scheduler: • Schedule and manage the flow of jobs on the shop floor to meet customer needs. • Set priorities and create schedules for each department. • Create and maintain open sales order reports. • Monitor and manage lead time, safety stocks, order quantities, and other planning data to ensure production accuracy. • Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and new product projects. • Review cost changes related to price adjustments of purchased items. • Coordinate with Sales and Customer Service regarding lead times and shipping schedules. • Communicate any changes in shipping dates to Customer Service. • Work closely with Purchasing, Production, Quality, and Shipping to manage workflow across departments.
Production Scheduler Requirements and Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required. • 5–7 years of industry experience preferred. • Knowledge of manufacturing processes, including fabrication, welding, painting, and packing. • Strong understanding of sales forecasting, master scheduling, and MRP logic. • Experience with SYSPRO software and Bills of Material (BOM) structures. • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint). • Excellent communication skills, both written and oral. • Highly organized with strong time management skills and attention to detail. • Ability to work collaboratively across multiple departments.
Pay for Production Scheduler:
$17.00+/hour (based on experience)
Production Scheduler Benefits: • Health insurance. • Paid time off. • 401k with company match. • Paid weekly. • Direct deposit. • Paid training.
Type:
1st shift, Full-time
Schedule:
Monday – Friday, 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM (with overtime until 3:00 PM as needed); Saturdays 6:00 AM – 11:00 AM as required.
Apply now! Are you ready to move from the worries of today to your dreams of tomorrow? If so, give Hughes a call. We are the top-rated staffing, recruiting, and HR experts in the region. We are headquartered in Freeport, IL and have 11 locations across Illinois, Wisconsin, and Minnesota. Where we have offices, we have connections to the best local jobs! Walk in our doors and you’ll find friendly professional staff who dig deep, get results, and most importantly have fun! The reviews speak for themselves—at Hughes we quickly hook you up with companies that offer competitive pay rates, great culture & benefits, and a chance to elevate your life. We offer health insurance, paid time off, and 401(k) with company match to all our employees. To get the ball rolling, visit us online at
www.hughesrecruiting.com
and complete our application. We’ll be in touch soon!
Job Description
Production Scheduler – Freeport, Illinois
Our customer in Freeport, IL is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Production Scheduler to join their team. This full-time, first shift position plays a key role in managing production planning, coordinating between multiple departments, and ensuring customer demands are met efficiently.
Responsibilities of the Production Scheduler: • Schedule and manage the flow of jobs on the shop floor to meet customer needs. • Set priorities and create schedules for each department. • Create and maintain open sales order reports. • Monitor and manage lead time, safety stocks, order quantities, and other planning data to ensure production accuracy. • Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and new product projects. • Review cost changes related to price adjustments of purchased items. • Coordinate with Sales and Customer Service regarding lead times and shipping schedules. • Communicate any changes in shipping dates to Customer Service. • Work closely with Purchasing, Production, Quality, and Shipping to manage workflow across departments.
Production Scheduler Requirements and Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required. • 5–7 years of industry experience preferred. • Knowledge of manufacturing processes, including fabrication, welding, painting, and packing. • Strong understanding of sales forecasting, master scheduling, and MRP logic. • Experience with SYSPRO software and Bills of Material (BOM) structures. • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint). • Excellent communication skills, both written and oral. • Highly organized with strong time management skills and attention to detail. • Ability to work collaboratively across multiple departments.
Pay for Production Scheduler:
$17.00+/hour (based on experience)
Production Scheduler Benefits: • Health insurance. • Paid time off. • 401k with company match. • Paid weekly. • Direct deposit. • Paid training.
Type:
1st shift, Full-time
Schedule:
Monday – Friday, 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM (with overtime until 3:00 PM as needed); Saturdays 6:00 AM – 11:00 AM as required.
Apply now! Are you ready to move from the worries of today to your dreams of tomorrow? If so, give Hughes a call. We are the top-rated staffing, recruiting, and HR experts in the region. We are headquartered in Freeport, IL and have 11 locations across Illinois, Wisconsin, and Minnesota. Where we have offices, we have connections to the best local jobs! Walk in our doors and you’ll find friendly professional staff who dig deep, get results, and most importantly have fun! The reviews speak for themselves—at Hughes we quickly hook you up with companies that offer competitive pay rates, great culture & benefits, and a chance to elevate your life. We offer health insurance, paid time off, and 401(k) with company match to all our employees. To get the ball rolling, visit us online at
www.hughesrecruiting.com
and complete our application. We’ll be in touch soon!