Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Production Scheduler to develop, maintain, and adjust production schedules that ensure on-time delivery to customers while maximizing manufacturing efficiency. The Production Scheduler will coordinate closely with Planning, Purchasing, Production, and Program Management teams to balance demand, capacity, and material availability in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

About the job

Location: Milpitas, CA [Onsite]

Employment Type: Full-time, - Exempt

Department: Logistics

Reports To: Planning Manager Responsibilities:

• Monitor work-in-progress (WIP) and proactively identify risks to delivery schedules.
• Adjust schedules in response to material shortages, equipment downtime, or priority changes, while minimizing disruption to operations.
• Communicate schedule status, changes, and constraints clearly to Production, Planning, and Management teams.
• Support New Product Introductions (NPIs) and Quick-Turn orders by integrating them into production without disrupting standard flow.
• Track key scheduling metrics (on-time delivery, line utilization, backlog) and provide regular reporting.
• Lead in daily production and planning meetings, providing updates on schedule adherence and upcoming risks.
• Track Load vs Commit on a weekly basis, advising changes to load as applicable.
• Develop and maintain detailed daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules in alignment with customer demand and production capacity.

Requirements: Education/Qualification:

• Bachelor degree in Logistics, Supply Chain or equivalent
• Have prior experience working in Warehouse/Logistics/Shipping

Experience:

• 2+ years of experience in production scheduling, planning, or coordination (manufacturing environment preferred).

Skills/Competencies:

• Strong understanding of production workflows, material requirements, and capacity planning.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks under pressure.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across departments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with scheduling or visualization tools is a plus.
• Experience in SMT (Surface Mount Technology) manufacturing or electronics assembly (preferred)
• Familiarity with NPI processes and quick-turn manufacturing (preferred)
• APICS certification or coursework in supply chain/planning is an advantage (preferred)

Benefits/Compensation:

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• 401K
• PTO

The salary range for this position is $85,000 - $110,000

Job Tags

Full time,

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