Manufacturing Scheduler
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SaugusOn-siteMid level3+ yrs
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The job in short
Manufacturing production scheduler for a precision machine shop.
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Details
- Found
- 9 d ago · posted 2026-10-17
- Location as listed
- Saugus, Massachusetts, US
- Role
- Operations (other)
- Source
- The company’s own careers site
Full description
Position Title: Manufacturing Scheduler
A growing precision manufacturing operation is looking for an experienced Manufacturing Scheduler to take ownership of its master production schedule and play a critical role in keeping customer orders, shop capacity, and production priorities aligned. This is a newly created position designed for someone who understands how a machine shop operates and can confidently manage scheduling across production, machining, purchasing, and other internal teams.
The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of hands-on manufacturing scheduling experience, preferably within a machine shop or precision manufacturing environment. They are organized, proactive, and comfortable adjusting priorities in a fast-paced operation where customer deadlines and production needs can change quickly.
Salary Range: $55,000–$100,000 / Year, DOE
Responsibilities
• Own and manage the master production schedule across the manufacturing operation
• Create and maintain production schedules based on customer requirements, available capacity, materials, and delivery timelines
• Coordinate closely with production, machining, purchasing and other internal teams to keep jobs on schedule
• Monitor production progress and adjust schedules as priorities, capacity, or customer requirements change
• Identify potential delays, capacity constraints, and scheduling conflicts and proactively develop solutions
• Track job status and communicate scheduling updates to management and production teams
• Prioritize work based on customer deadlines, shop capacity, and operational requirements
• Maintain accurate scheduling and production records while identifying opportunities to improve efficiency
• Gradually take full ownership of day-to-day scheduling while supporting broader operational needs
Requirements
• 3+ years of manufacturing scheduling or production scheduling experience
• Strong experience managing master production schedules
• Hands-on understanding of machining or manufacturing operations
• Experience with capacity planning, production priorities, customer deadlines, and changing schedules
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Working proficiency with Microsoft Word
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Stable work history with an interest in building a long-term career
• Machine shop or precision manufacturing experience strongly preferred
Benefits
• Medical and dental insurance with employer contribution
• 401(k) with generous employer match
• Paid sick time
• Paid holidays
• PTO
• Annual performance and compensation reviews
• Flexible scheduling with the potential for a 4-day workweek
If you have hands-on manufacturing scheduling experience and are ready to take ownership of a critical production function, apply today to take the next step in your career.
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