Manufacturing Production Scheduler

The Production Scheduler at Quest Global is responsible for planning, coordinating, and optimizing manufacturing schedules to ensure efficient production and timely delivery. This role involves utilizing SAP ERP for scheduling, resource allocation, and tracking production, as well as monitoring performance and adjusting schedules to resolve bottlenecks. The scheduler will collaborate with procurement, inventory, quality, and maintenance teams, analyze production data, and generate reports to support continuous improvement efforts, ensuring compliance with quality, environmental, and health & safety standards.

Must Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in production scheduling, planning, or related manufacturing roles.
• Proficiency in SAP ERP modules relevant to production planning and scheduling.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Legally authorized for employment in the United States without need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.

Good to Have

• Experience with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and data analysis.
• Knowledge of other ERP systems and manufacturing software.
• Project management experience.

Perks & Benefits

• comprehensive benefits package
• health insurance
• paid time off
• retirement plan

Description

Job Requirements

Who We Are:

Quest Global delivers world-class end-to-end engineering solutions by leveraging our deep industry knowledge and digital expertise. By bringing together technologies and industries, alongside the contributions of diverse individuals and their areas of expertise, we are able to solve problems better, faster. This multi-dimensional approach enables us to solve the most critical and large-scale challenges across the aerospace & defense, automotive, energy, hi-tech, healthcare, medical devices, rail and semiconductor industries.

We are looking for humble geniuses, who believe that engineering has the potential to make the impossible possible; innovators, who are not only inspired by technology and innovation, but also perpetually driven to design, develop, and test as a trusted partner for Fortune 500 customers. As a team of remarkably diverse engineers, we recognize that what we are really engineering is a brighter future for us all. If you want to contribute to meaningful work and be part of an organization that truly believes when you win, we all win, and when you fail, we all learn, then we’re eager to hear from you.

The achievers and courageous challenge-crushers we seek, have the following characteristics and skills:

The Production Scheduler is responsible for planning, coordinating, and optimizing manufacturing schedules to ensure efficient production flow and timely delivery of products. This role requires a strong understanding of manufacturing processes and experience working with SAP ERP systems. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including production, procurement, and logistics, to balance demand, capacity, and resources.

What You Will Do:

• Ensure shop is fully compliant (Quality, Environmental and Health & Safety)
• Develop and maintain detailed production schedules based on customer orders, forecasts, and inventory levels.
• Utilize SAP for scheduling, resource allocation, and tracking production progress.
• Monitor production performance and adjust schedules to resolve bottlenecks, delays, or resource constraints.
• Coordinate with procurement and inventory teams to ensure material availability and minimize stockouts or excess inventory.
• Communicate schedule changes and priorities to production supervisors and shop floor staff.
• Collaborate with quality and maintenance teams to factor in planned downtime, inspections, or corrective actions.
• Analyze production data and generate reports using SAP to support continuous improvement efforts.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings to align scheduling with business goals and customer requirements.

What You Will Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in production scheduling, planning, or related manufacturing roles.
• Proficiency in SAP ERP modules relevant to production planning and scheduling.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Experience with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and data analysis.
• Knowledge of other ERP systems and manufacturing software.
• Project management experience is a plus.
• Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.

Pay Range: $60,000 to $68,000 a year

Compensation decisions are made based on factors including experience, skills, education, and other job-related factors, in accordance with our internal pay structure. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, paid time off, and retirement plan.