Manufacturing Production Scheduler
Company: JobTarget
Location: Brookfield
Posted on: March 14, 2026
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Job Description:
Postion Overview: A gear manufacturing production scheduler
creates and manages daily/weekly manufacturing schedules to
optimize machine capacity, labor, and material availability. They
ensure on-time delivery by coordinating with production teams,
monitoring WIP, adjusting for shop floor disruptions, and
maintaining inventory levels to meet customer demands.
Responsibilities: Production Planning: Develop, maintain, and
update daily/weekly production schedules for gear hobbing, shaping,
grinding, and finishing operations. Capacity Planning: Maximize
machine and labor efficiency by balancing workloads, managing
backlogs, and adjusting for bottlenecks. Material Coordination:
Ensure necessary raw materials (steel blanks, alloys) and tooling
are available before production starts. Work with vendors on
quality and price. Customer Service & Expediting: Monitor
high-profile jobs, adjust schedules for unforecasted demand or
customer changes, and provide status updates. Inventory & Data
Management: Monitor inventory levels and maintain data integrity
within the MRP/ERP system. Communication & Reporting: Act as the
liaison between production, sales, procurement, and quality
control, reporting daily on progress and issues. Required Skills
and Qualifications Experience: Previous experience in
manufacturing, specifically in CNC machining, gear cutting, or
related metalworking industries. Technical Skills: Proficiency in
ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office products. Communication:
Strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with shop
floor personnel and management. Problem-Solving: Ability to quickly
re-schedule jobs in response to equipment failures or raw material
shortages. Education: High school diploma required; a bachelor’s
degree in supply chain, logistics, or industrial engineering is
often preferred. Typical Work Environment Office-based, but
requires frequent presence on the production floor (shop floor) to
monitor progress. PI2a643abf3371-26276-39783472
Keywords: JobTarget, Des Plaines , Manufacturing Production Scheduler, Engineering , Brookfield, Illinois
