Production Control Scheduler

Daifuku is the nation’s leading independent, U.S.‐based provider of intelligent material handling systems. With hundreds of engineers in‐house, the company designs, manufactures, integrates, and installs the full spectrum of intralogistics solutions. We provide leading‐edge conveyor and sortation systems, voice and light‐directed order fulfillment equipment, controls and software, robotics, mezzanines, and structures.

If you want to join a team of industry leading experts and who want to create an impact on the future of material handling solutions, we want to hear from you!

Position Summary:

The Production Scheduler monitors customer orders for anchor accounts, trouble shooting bottle necks and expediting past due work orders through  Manufacturing ensuring on-time shipments..

Ideal Candidate Requirements:

• Work Authorization:
  Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring current or future sponsorship.
• Commute:
  Must be able to commute to Hobart, Indiana on a daily basis and work a schedule of Monday through Friday, 6:00am-2:30pm CST
• Communication Skills:
  Possesses excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly and professionally.

Pay Rate: $21.00/hour -$22.00/hour 

Why You’ll Love Working With Us!

We take care of our team from day one — literally! Enjoy a competitive benefits package designed to support your health, happiness, and future:

• Day 1 benefits – no waiting period to access your health, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid Time Off (PTO) so you can relax, recharge, and enjoy life outside of work
• Short-Term Disability coverage for added peace of mind when you need it most
• 401(k) with company match up to 4% to help you build your financial future
• General Bonus Opportunity based on performance and company success
• Comprehensive benefits that support your overall well-being — because we believe happy employees do their best work!

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Monitors open work orders scheduled for shipment, identifying and addressing inclomplete orders using departmental reports, including Staged Order, master Plan, Master Production Schedule, Shiplist and Shortage reports.
• Monitors dispatch reports and notifies production schedulers and supervisors of work orders requiring completion to meet the shipping schedule.
• Communicates with Shipping and Traffic regarding scheduled shipments.
• Communicates with Purchaing regarding component delays.
• Maintains the Master Plan for all anchor accounts
• Expedites revisions and non-conformances for anchor accounts through Manufacturing
• Monitors the two week shortage report and non-assembly report for production shortages, following up with the production supervisors to ensure the shortages are identified as priorities within manufacturing.
• Attends daily Production stand-up meetings, tracking progress of anchor accounts

Education and Experience Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 1 year experience working within manufacturing or scheduling experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Requirements:

• Knowledge of MRP systems and experience with advance user functionality.
• Knowledge of varied manufacturing processes 
• Must be able to speak, read and understand the English language