Finite Scheduler

Job Summary

The Finite Planner is responsible for developing and maintaining realistic, capacity-constrained production schedules that align demand, labor, equipment, and material availability. This role works closely with operations, supply chain, and manufacturing teams to optimize throughput, meet service level commitments, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage finite capacity production schedules based on demand forecasts, customer orders, and operational constraints

• Balance production priorities with available labor, equipment, materials, and line capacity

• Adjust schedules in response to changes such as demand fluctuations, downtime, material shortages, or quality issues

• Collaborate with manufacturing, procurement, quality, and logistics teams to ensure executable plans

• Monitor schedule adherence and analyze variances to identify root causes and improvement opportunities

• Maintain accurate planning data including routings, lead times, yields, and capacities

• Support inventory optimization and minimize excess, shortages, and obsolescence

• Participate in S&OP / S&OE meetings as needed

• Leverage ERP and planning tools to drive data-based decisions

• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to planning accuracy, efficiency, and service levels

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)

• 3+ years of experience in production planning or finite scheduling within a manufacturing environment

• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and capacity planning

• Experience working with ERP systems (e.g., M3 , SAP, Oracle, or similar)

• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical abilities

• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills

  Comp- up to $40/hr and health, dental and vision benefits availabile
  Julie Hess
  Senior Project Manager
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