Production Scheduler

Production Scheduler / Scheduling Coordinator Job Description

Results-driven manufacturing professional with experience coordinating production schedules, optimizing workflow, and supporting Lean Manufacturing initiatives to improve efficiency and reduce waste. Skilled in using Microsoft Excel for production planning, inventory tracking, capacity analysis, and reporting. Proven ability to collaborate with production, materials, and customer service teams to ensure on-time delivery and achievement of operational goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules based on customer demand and manufacturing capacity.
• Monitor production progress and adjust schedules to minimize downtime and meet delivery commitments.
• Coordinate with production control, purchasing, inventory, and operations teams to ensure material availability.
• Utilize Lean Manufacturing principles to identify waste, improve process flow, and increase productivity.
• Analyze production data and generate reports using Microsoft Excel, including PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and forecasting tools.
• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) such as schedule attainment, throughput, inventory levels, and on-time delivery.
• Support continuous improvement projects and participate in root cause analysis for production delays.
• Maintain accurate production records and communicate schedule changes to production department/management.

Skills

• Production Scheduling
• Lean Manufacturing
• Continuous Improvement
• Capacity Planning
• Materials Management
• Microsoft Excel (PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, formulas, charts, data analysis)
• Inventory Control
• ERP/MRP Systems
• Data Analysis and Reporting
• Cross-Functional Team Collaboration

Resume Achievement Example

• Managed production schedules for multiple manufacturing lines, achieving over 95% on-time delivery while supporting Lean Manufacturing initiatives that reduced waste and improved production efficiency by 15%.
• Leveraged advanced Microsoft Excel tools to analyze production data, forecast demand, and improve schedule accuracy.