Senior Production Scheduler
About the Role We are seeking a highly skilled and demanding Senior Production Scheduler to lead complex scheduling operations across a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role requires expert-level proficiency in SAP and MES, strong analytical thinking, and the ability to drive efficiency while maintaining schedule accuracy and on-time delivery performance.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
• Develop, maintain, and optimize detailed production schedules using SAP PP and MES to meet customer demand and maximize resource utilization.
• Evaluate forecasts, material availability, labor requirements, and equipment capacity to create accurate, executable production plans.
• Lead daily scheduling meetings with cross-functional teams including Manufacturing, Procurement, Engineering, Quality, and Logistics.
• Monitor shop-floor performance through MES, adjusting schedules proactively in response to machine downtime, material shortages, or priority shifts.
• Release and manage production orders in SAP, ensuring master data accuracy, BOM integrity, and proper routing.
• Identify bottlenecks, capacity constraints, and schedule risks; recommend mitigation strategies and corrective actions.
• Provide regular updates to leadership on schedule adherence, production KPIs, and recovery plans for at-risk orders
. • Champion continuous improvement efforts, using SAP/MES analytics to reduce waste, increase throughput, and improve scheduling precision.
• Support S&OP processes with detailed capacity analysis, long-range planning insights, and data driven recommendations.
• Mentor junior schedulers and provide guidance on planning best practices and system utilization.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This position is Manager for the production of designated plants.