Production Scheduler Job at MANN+HUMMEL in Louisa

As a Production Scheduler at MANN+HUMMEL, you will forecast, plan, and schedule the daily workflow based on customer orders and inventory, ensuring efficient product movement and meeting safety and quality goals.

Responsibilities

• Forecast, plan, and schedule production workflow based on customer orders.
• Collaborate with Production Supervisors to define priorities in the production schedule.
• Release product to the appropriate department.
• Utilize company ERP system to create and analyze reports to determine best scheduling methods.
• Closely monitor job progress from creation to completion.
• Enter inventory information and confirm physical inventory when needed.
• Analyze and evaluate inventory and delivery problems, recommending solutions.
• Take a proactive approach to scheduling methodologies to identify potential conflicts throughout the different phases of production, minimizing errors and maximizing customer experience.
• Provide data as required to forecast estimates and schedules of goods in process and future order needs.
• Ensure safety and quality goals are met.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (Associate's degree in Business or related discipline preferred).
• 2+ years of scheduling experience in a manufacturing operation setting.
• Forward thinker, self‑starter, motivated, dependable.
• Highly organized and detail oriented.
• Strong computer skills, including Excel (pivot tables, V‑Lookup). Requires prior experience with ERP system (SAP beneficial).
• Ability to read and write reports; understand and follow instructions, product labels, safety rules, operation and procedure manuals, maintenance instructions, and schedules.
• Acute observation skills to ensure safety.
• Effective communication: speaking, writing, active listening, and ability to take instructions.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Physical: able to push, pull, and lift 50 lbs.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Seniority Level

• Associate

Employment Type

• Full‑time

Job Function

• Strategy/Planning, Supply Chain, and Administrative
• Manufacturing, Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)