Production Scheduler at ITC

Hudsonville, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

31 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Production Scheduling, Capacity Planning, Workflow Optimization, Supply Chain Management, Data Analysis, Reporting, MRP Systems, ERP Systems, Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Communication Skills, Problem-Solving Skills, Attention to Detail, Customer Focus, Adaptability, Teamwork

Industry

electrical;Appliances;and Electronics Manufacturing

Description

Description WORK FOR A 7-YEAR WEST MICHIGAN'S BEST AND BRIGHTEST COMPANIES TO WORK FOR® WINNER! We are on the lookout for a Production Scheduler to join our talented Production team. Could this be a match? Let's start with some questions for you: Do you excel at building and adjusting detailed production schedules in high-mix, short-lead-time environments—and enjoy being the person who keeps operations running smoothly when demand or supply changes without warning? Are you energized by coordinating across production, purchasing, sales, customer care, and global suppliers to ensure on-time delivery and optimal capacity utilization? Do you love digging into data—MRP signals, capacity constraints, material availability, and BI dashboards—to make informed scheduling decisions and improve accuracy? Are you someone who embraces technology and continuous improvement, whether it’s reducing manual scheduling processes, creating AI-enabled efficiencies, or troubleshooting paperless job release workflows? Do you thrive in a role where adapting quickly, communicating clearly, and maintaining a strong sense of urgency directly impacts customer satisfaction and operational success? If yes, keep reading! Let’s start with some perks that ITC provides our team members and then we will give you some background on the role. DISCOVER A CAREER YOU LOVE Benefits Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays Medical Insurance with Priority Health (three options available) Dental Insurance with Delta Dental (two options available) Company Paid Life insurance Company Paid Short-Term Disability Generous 4% Match on 5% contribution to the 401k -- 100% vested! Performance Incentive Program Employer Sponsored Community Involvement Education Reimbursement, Job Enhancement Training, and LinkedIn Learning Pine Rest Employee Assistance Program and Calm Subscription for your family Birth/Adoption Leave ITC Pontoon Boat and RV Rental Well-Being Program and Education Voluntary Vision, Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability available Flexibility We understand family commitments may lead to work interruptions. At ITC, you’ll have the flexibility to take care of important family matters. Plus, we offer hybrid work opportunities for most of our office team, making it easy to find the work-life balance you’re looking for. Amazing Culture Our team loves working hard and having fun! With frequent small events and company wide gatherings, we understand the importance of relaxation and team building. We’re big on respect, and we ensure a workplace free of any discrimination or exclusion. ITC also teaches and uses the 5 Languages of Appreciation so we can recognize people the way that works best for them. We often hear it’s our culture that keeps people here. It’s kind of a big deal! ABOUT THE JOB SUMMARY The Production Scheduler is responsible for developing, adjusting, and executing production schedules for high mix, value added LED lighting products across multiple U.S. facilities. This role supports a global supply chain and must react quickly to changes in overseas lead times, tariffs, material availability, and customer demand. The Scheduler will coordinate closely with production, purchasing, sales, customer care, and engineering to ensure timely delivery, optimal capacity utilization, and efficient use of resources. This position also plays a key role in transitioning manual processes to AI supported and BI enabled tools to streamline scheduling, reporting, and decision-making. CORE DUTIES Create and update daily production schedule to meet demand and maintain efficiency. Daily reporting of key needed metrics and reports. Develop production schedules and set priorities that support strategies for sales, inventory levels, and availability of equipment/labor/materials capacity utilization. Communicate schedule changes and special production runs that effect future production plans to work teams and operations. Oversee and troubleshoot paperless job release as they are rolled out. Download MillerKnoll information from SPARC and create labels needed in production. Work with purchasing on commonly built items that are better built by AITC. Read and understand the job “work order" for instructions and specifications specific to the manufacturing of a job. Continuous improvement of procedures and processes. Foster and maintain a high level of teamwork both departmentally and interdepartmentally. Maintain departmental files. Work with AI and BI teams to create efficiencies in scheduling and improve production processes. Develop, maintain, and adjust detailed production schedules for value-added operations including tape light cutting, connector installation, kitting, and packaging. Analyze demand, capacity, material availability, and WIP to ensure accurate daily, weekly, and long-range scheduling. Respond quickly to unexpected supply chain changes—including overseas delays, shipment disruptions, and tariff-driven strategy shifts—by modifying schedules and communicating impacts. Work closely with global manufacturing partners to understand lead times, production constraints, and shipment statuses. Collaborate with purchasing to review shortages, MRP signals, and pull-in/push-out opportunities to optimize schedule execution. Communicate schedule changes clearly to production coordinators and managers, value-added teams, customer care, and sales. Utilize MRP, BI tools, and Excel/AI solutions to reduce manual scheduling processes, improve reporting accuracy, and create efficiencies. Track, report, and manage key metrics such as schedule adherence, capacity utilization, material shortages, and late-order risk. Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying waste, proposing enhancements, and helping implement new processes. Assist with maintaining accurate work order documentation and verify instructions, revisions, and specifications. Participate in cross-functional problem-solving related to production delays, demand spikes, material constraints, and engineering changes. Other duties as assigned. ABOUT ITC ITC is a growing, family-owned company built on thoughtful design, advanced manufacturing, and engineering excellence. Our culture is collaborative and hands-on, powered by people who care deeply about how products perform in the real world. We partner with customers across the marine, RV, automotive, architectural, specialty vehicle, and workplace furniture industries to deliver solutions that elevate the end-user experience. Our expertise includes: RGB(W) lighting and intuitive control systems DC power and charging solutions Vehicle components and accessories Global manufacturing and distribution Integrated design and engineering support Driven by an entrepreneurial mindset, our team brings energy, creativity, and precision to every stage of the process, from concept to production to performance. The result is a portfolio of solutions shaped by experience, built for durability, and designed to move industries forward. ITC is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, genetic information, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or veteran status. All employment decisions are based only on valid job requirements. Want more info? Visit our website to apply today. Requirements JOB DESIRABLES AND REQUIREMENTS Education/Experience: High school diploma or equivalent. Associate degree or equivalent in supply chain, operations, business, or related field preferred. 3–5+ years of production scheduling, production planning, or related experience in a manufacturing environment. Experience working with MRP/ERP systems (Infor Syteline preferred). Experience with high-mix, short-lead-time, or value-added production environments. Experience coordinating with overseas suppliers preferred. Background in continuous improvement or lean manufacturing preferred. Physical Demands: Physical demands are those of a typical office environment. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Strong understanding of production scheduling methods, capacity planning, and workflow optimization. Knowledge of supply chain concepts and the impacts of tariffs, import lead times, and global logistics. Proficiency with Excel (advanced functions), data analysis, and reporting. Experience with BI tools or willingness to learn (Power BI, Copilot, AI-based scheduling tools). Ability to automate manual processes using AI prompts, macros, workflows, or similar tools. Excellent communication skills with the ability to work productively and respectfully with sales, customer care, purchasing, engineering, and operations. High attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills. Demonstrated ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and business needs. Strong customer focus and sense of urgency.

Responsibilities

The Production Scheduler is responsible for developing, adjusting, and executing production schedules for high mix, value-added LED lighting products. This role requires coordination with various departments to ensure timely delivery and optimal capacity utilization.