Scheduling Coordinator

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 Location: Timken, Rutherfordton, NC.

 Job Type: Full Time

 Shift: Day Shift

 Schedule: Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM  with overtime as needed

Position Summary:

The Scheduling Coordinator supports on-time production and shipping by creating and maintaining daily and weekly schedules, communicating schedule changes to the shop floor and support teams, and tracking order progress. This hands-on role requires close coordination with production and material teams, and practical problem-solving to keep operations running smoothly.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Create, update, and maintain daily and weekly production schedules in the site ERP/MRP system (SAP) to meet production and shipping targets.
• Release production work orders and ensure correct routing, prints, and bill of materials are available for operations.
• Communicate schedule changes and priority work to operations, material handlers, and shipping/receiving teams.
• Monitor order status, material availability, and inventory levels; identify shortages and coordinate with planners/purchasing to resolve issues.
• Track and expedite priority/expedite orders and prepare shipping/production notices for affected teams.
• Participate in daily production stand-ups and shift handovers to ensure continuity and clarity between shifts.
• Record schedule changes, maintain accurate logs, and complete required data entry for shift reports and KPIs.
• Support load leveling across shifts by adjusting schedules and coordinating crew assignments where applicable.
• Escalate production or material constraints to supervision promptly and assist in implementing short-term workarounds.
• Follow safety, quality, and housekeeping standards while working on or near the shop floor.
• Assist with continuous improvement suggestions related to scheduling and operations.
• Work on special assignments and projects as deemed needed by Plant Leadership to improve the business.

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 18 years of age or older.
• Must be eligible to work in the US.
• 3+ years experience in manufacturing, production support, scheduling, or shipping? 
• Basic experience with ERP/MRP systems (SAP).
• Proficient with computer and Microsoft Office Tools (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Strong verbal communication skills; comfortable speaking with production teams on the shop floor.
• Strong written communication skills; capable of giving concise and clear updates internally and externally.
• Good organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to solve problems independently related to role.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

• Previous hourly scheduling or production coordinator experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Basic understanding of Lean manufacturing concepts (5S, continuous improvement).
• Previous experience leading meetings or team reviews.

All qualified applicants shall be treated equally according to their individual qualifications, abilities, experiences and other employment standards. There will be no discrimination due to gender or gender identity, race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran/military status or any other basis protected by applicable law.