JD Edwards Plant Scheduler
Location: A southern suburb of Birmingham, AL (short drive from Downtown)
Employment Type: Direct Hire / Permanent
Salary: $70,000 $80,000 ($85K Max)
Hours: M-F 8:00 AM 4:30 PM
Ready to lead production planning in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where JD Edwards expertise is essential?
Our client, a leading manufacturer of products and components for the Utilities Industry, is looking for an experienced JD Edwards Plant Scheduler to lead production scheduling in a fast-paced, high-mix manufacturing environment. This hands-on role allows you to directly impact operational success and customer satisfaction. JD Edwards experience is required, making this an exciting opportunity for candidates ready to apply their ERP expertise in a key, highly visible position.
Daily Responsibilities:
- Creating and maintaining manufacturing production schedules and generating work orders aligned with demand and capacity
- Optimizing production schedules based on available capacity, inventory levels, and customer requirements
- Managing downstream replenishment and releasing manufacturing orders on time
- Identifying and resolving short-term supply constraints weekly and long-term constraints monthly
- Analyzing daily supply and demand alerts and taking corrective action
- Translating overall production plans into actionable schedules for finished goods, sub-assemblies, and outsourced processes
- Maintaining accurate lead-time data and communicating updates to Sales and Marketing
- Monitoring production throughput and adjusting JD Edwards item configurations as needed
- Collaborating with QA and warehouse teams regarding defective materials and coordinating replacements
- Maintaining accurate scheduling and production data using Excel, including VLOOKUP and pivot tables
- Communicating across departments to ensure production plans align with company goals
- Supporting small-scale projects and continuous improvement initiatives
- Adhering to all company policies and procedures
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 5 years of production planning or scheduling experience in a manufacturing environment
- Hands-on experience with JD Edwards required (ERP configuration, scheduling, and work order management)
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel including VLOOKUP, pivot tables, and data analysis
- Demonstrated ability to work independently with strong attention to detail
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
- Collaborative mindset with a customer-first approach
- Bachelor s degree preferred but not required
- Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship
Nice-to-Haves:
- Experience in manufacturing environment
- Knowledge of MRP/MPS systems in a high-mix, low-volume production environment
- Continuous improvement or lean manufacturing experience
Why Work Here:
- Quality You Can Be Proud Of Craft custom rubber components that set industry standards
- Proudly American-Made Join a team committed to maintaining strong manufacturing roots
- A Team That Supports You Work in a collaborative environment with opportunities for growth
- Competitive Pay Earn compensation that reflects your expertise and contributions
- Unbeatable Benefits Enjoy medical coverage, retirement plans, PTO, and more
- Inclusive Culture Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to diversity in the workplace
This is a hands-on opportunity for a proactive JD Edwards Plant Scheduler ready to take ownership of production planning. Apply today to join a company where your ERP expertise and contributions will be immediately valued!!
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