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Sterling St James LLC —Rockford, IL
- $65,000 - $95,000 a year
- Mid-level
- Forklift
- High school diploma or GED
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Production Scheduler

Sterling St James LLC -
Rockford, IL

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Job Details

$65,000 - $95,000 a year
4 days ago

Qualifications

Spreadsheets
Inventory management software
MRP
High school diploma or GED
Production management software
Vendor relationship management
Strategic sourcing
Cross-functional communication

Full Job Description

Job Summary

The Production Scheduler is responsible for facilitating the flow of materials, jobs, and documentation within the manufacturing facility in Rockford, IL. This role collaborates with various departments to ensure orders are completed on time, prioritize urgent work, and provide warehouse assistance when necessary. The ideal candidate excels in organization, attention to detail, and thrives in a high-paced precision manufacturing setting.

Major Responsibilities:

Review and expedite production schedules to meet customer deadlines.
Monitor work orders progression and identify possible delays.
Prioritize urgent jobs and customer requests in coordination with supervisors.
Facilitate the movement of materials between departments to maintain production flow.
Update the ERP system with work order status, completions, and inventory updates.
Ensure all necessary materials, routers, and travelers are included with each job.
Communicate any changes in schedule and production status to Operations and Customer Service.
Support inventory counts and accuracy efforts.
Assist with warehouse operations during peak periods.
Operate forklifts and material handling equipment safely (or gain certification).
Maintain organization in the warehouse and production staging areas.
Undertake additional production control and warehouse tasks as assigned.
Coordinate daily production schedules based on customer demand and manufacturing priorities.
Issue and manage production work orders in the ERP system.
Participate in continuous improvement projects focused on scheduling efficiency and workflow enhancements.
Maintain documentation following quality system guidelines.
Provide administrative support for production planning activities as needed.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
2–4 years of experience in manufacturing, production planning, scheduling, or operations support.
Proficiency in using an ERP/MRP system is preferred.
Ability to interpret manufacturing work orders and production documentation.
Strong organizational, communication, and problems-solving abilities.
Capability to lift up to 50 pounds and work on the production floor.

Minimum Competencies:

Preferably experience in aerospace or heavily regulated industries.
Strong analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
Effective management of supplier relationships and cross-functional projects.
Understanding of inventory planning, supplier performance metrics, and strategic sourcing principles.
Exceptional communication and organization capabilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

Prior experience in aerospace, defense, medical device, or industrial manufacturing.
Knowledge of production planning and inventory control methodologies.
Understanding of Lean Manufacturing concepts.

Preferred Competencies:

Familiarity with Epicor system.
Training and experience in Lean tools and techniques is highly desired.
Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies.

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