Production Scheduler

The Production Scheduler is responsible for developing, maintaining, and communicating production schedules to ensure customer orders are completed on time while maximizing labor, equipment, and material utilization. This position works closely with Production, Purchasing, Sales, Warehouse, and other departments to identify constraints, resolve scheduling issues, and maintain an efficient flow of work throughout the manufacturing operation. The ideal candidate is highly organized, analytical, detail-oriented, and able to make sound decisions in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where priorities can change quickly.

VE Solutions Company Values

At VE Solutions, our values guide how we work, make decisions, and interact with one another. The Production Scheduler is expected to consistently demonstrate and promote these values:

Family

• Treat coworkers, customers, and business partners with respect, professionalism, and consideration.
• Support a positive, team-oriented work environment.
• Recognize that every employee plays an important role in the success of the organization.

Innovation

• Look for better, more efficient ways to schedule production and utilize resources.
• Embrace new technologies, systems, processes, and ideas that improve operations.
• Challenge existing processes when opportunities for improvement are identified.

Growth & Recognition

• Continuously develop knowledge of production planning, scheduling, ERP/MRP systems, and manufacturing operations.
• Recognize and support the contributions of team members.
• Seek opportunities to improve individual and departmental performance.

Authenticity

• Communicate honestly, professionally, and respectfully.
• Provide accurate production information, even when the information may be difficult or unfavorable.
• Take ownership of scheduling decisions, commitments, and mistakes.
• Maintain confidentiality and exercise good judgment when handling company and employee information.

Collaboration

• Work closely with Production, Purchasing, Sales, Warehouse, Quality, and other departments to achieve shared goals.
• Communicate proactively and ensure the right people have the information needed to make effective decisions.
• Approach problems as a team and focus on solutions rather than assigning blame.

Core Responsibilities

Production Scheduling

• Create, maintain, and update short- and long-term production schedules using ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Develop production schedules based on customer demand, inventory levels, material availability, labor capacity, equipment capacity, and established production priorities.
• Prioritize and sequence work orders to meet customer delivery requirements and maximize production efficiency.
• Monitor daily production progress and adjust schedules as priorities, capacity, or customer requirements change.
• Ensure production schedules are realistic, achievable, and aligned with available resources.

Resource Coordination

• Confirm the availability of raw materials, components, labor, equipment, tooling, and other resources required for scheduled production.
• Coordinate with Purchasing and Inventory/Warehouse personnel to ensure materials are available when needed.
• Work with Production Supervisors to understand staffing levels, equipment availability, downtime, and production capacity.
• Identify potential constraints before they impact production or customer delivery commitments.

Constraint & Issue Management

• Identify material shortages, equipment downtime, staffing limitations, quality issues, and other potential production constraints.
• Adjust production schedules and priorities to minimize delays and maintain workflow.
• Communicate schedule changes promptly to affected departments.
• Escalate significant risks to production schedules, customer commitments, or capacity to appropriate management.
• Develop practical solutions when complete information is not available.

Cross-Functional Communication

• Conduct or participate in daily production meetings with Plant Supervisors, Purchasing, Sales, Warehouse, and other key stakeholders.
• Provide accurate updates regarding production status, work order progress, material availability, and anticipated completion dates.
• Communicate changes to production priorities and delivery expectations.
• Partner with Sales and Custom