Production Scheduler
Location:Tulsa, OK Area
Shift:MondayThursday | 6:00 AM 4:30 PM
Job Type:Full-Time
Job Order #:139182
Position Overview
Stand-By Personnel is seeking an organized and detail-oriented Production Scheduler to join a busy manufacturing operation in the Tulsa area. This position is responsible for planning, coordinating, and maintaining production schedules to ensure customer orders are completed efficiently, on time, and according to established quality requirements.
The ideal candidate has previous scheduling, planning, or manufacturing experience and is comfortable balancing changing production priorities while coordinating with Operations, Purchasing, Production, and Management. Strong Excel skills, organization, and communication are essential for success in this role.
Required Experience & Skills
Previous production scheduling, planning, or manufacturing experience
High school diploma or GED required
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excellent attention to detail and scheduling accuracy
Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
Ability to coordinate effectively across multiple departments
Ability to adapt quickly when production priorities or customer requirements change
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Develop and maintain production schedules based on customer delivery requirements
Coordinate workflow between departments to support efficient production
Ensure materials, labor, and equipment are available when required
Monitor production progress against established schedules
Adjust schedules when delays, material shortages, equipment issues, or changes in demand occur
Communicate production priorities and schedule changes to appropriate departments
Track work orders throughout the manufacturing process
Ensure jobs are released to production according to schedule
Review inventory levels and material availability before scheduling production
Assist with capacity planning and resource allocation
Identify potential scheduling conflicts before they impact customer deadlines
Develop solutions to minimize production delays and downtime
Maintain accurate production reports, schedules, and planning records
Follow all company policies, procedures, and safety requirements
Perform additional scheduling and production-planning duties as assigned
Production Planning & Coordination
Coordinate production requirements with Operations and manufacturing personnel
Work with Purchasing regarding material availability and shortages
Communicate schedule priorities to production teams and management
Monitor capacity and available production resources
Balance customer requirements against manufacturing capabilities
Identify bottlenecks and scheduling constraints
Adjust production priorities when operational conditions change
Help maintain effective communication between departments
Support on-time completion and delivery of customer orders
Inventory & Material Planning
Review inventory levels before releasing jobs to production
Verify required materials are available to support scheduled work
Communicate potential material shortages to Purchasing and Production
Help coordinate material requirements with production schedules
Support inventory control and production forecasting activities
Assist with minimizing production interruptions caused by material availability
Preferred Qualifications
Manufacturing or industrial production scheduling experience
Experience with ERP, MRP, or production planning systems
Inventory control experience
Production forecasting experience
Capacity planning and resource allocation experience
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Experience tracking manufacturing work orders
Supply chain or purchasing coordination experience
Associate degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, or a related field
Key Strengths for Success
Production scheduling and planning
Organization and time management
Excel and production reporting
Inventory awareness
Capacity planning
Cross-functional communication
Problem-solving
Attention to detail
Ability to manage changing priorities
Production forecasting
Continuous improvement mindset
Work Environment
Industrial manufacturing and production planning environment
Combination of computer-based scheduling and direct coordination with manufacturing operations
Regular collaboration with Production, Operations, Purchasing, and Management
Fast-paced environment requiring frequent schedule adjustments and prioritization
Detail-focused position with a direct impact on production efficiency, resource utilization, and customer delivery performance
Why You'll Want This Opportunity
Four-day MondayThursday schedule
Consistent 6:00 AM 4:30 PM hours
Key role with direct impact on manufacturing performance and customer delivery
Opportunity to develop advanced production planning and scheduling experience
Work closely with Operations, Purchasing, Production, and Management
Utilize Excel, ERP/MRP systems, inventory data, and production reporting
Gain experience with capacity planning, resource allocation, and production forecasting
Excellent career opportunity for continued growth in Production Planning, Supply Chain, Operations, and Manufacturing Management
Ready to Apply?
Apply today for immediate consideration or call/text 918-582-0522 for more information.
You can also apply in person at:
Stand-By Personnel Tulsa Skilled Division
1531 E. 2nd St.
Tulsa, OK 74120
MondayFriday | 8 AM 4 PM