Schedule Planner

Job Description

Job title : Schedule Planner

Client : Heavy Machine Manufacturing Company

Duration : 12 months

Location : Davenport, IA 52809

• Responsible for planning, scheduling, and coordinating complex manufacturing processes across multiple work centers.
• Ensures timely availability of materials and alignment with production schedules.
• Supports production efficiency through inventory control, kanban planning, and cross-functional coordination.
• Works closely with fabrication, engineering, and operations teams to meet production and delivery goals.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule production and service parts based on manufacturing requirements
• Coordinate and expedite production and purchased parts to meet timelines
• Manage material flow using production systems (kanban, triggers, delivery schedules)
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for engineering and material changes
• Analyze future production needs including workforce and machine capacity planning
• Maintain and calculate kanban quantities for efficient inventory flow
• Audit inventory accuracy and manage scrap reporting
• Support implementation of production schedules in laser cutting and forming operations
• Provide work direction or supervision when required
• Perform administrative and reporting tasks for the department

Must Have

• Experience in production scheduling or material planning in manufacturing environment
• Strong Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, data handling)
• Understanding of production systems (kanban, scheduling, inventory control)
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong communication skills (working with shop floor, engineers, supervisors)
• Experience working on shop floor / manufacturing environment (highly important – 75% floor exposure)

Nice to Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Manufacturing, or related field
• SAP experience
• Experience in fabrication operations (laser cutting, forming)
• Workforce planning or capacity planning experience
• Prior experience leading or directing teams
• Strong analytical mindset for production optimization

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As a leading contract, contract-to-hire and professional placement firm, Three Point Solution understands the importance of aligning our client with the right resource at the right time. We are committed to the highest caliber of service that will benefit our clients, candidates and employees. Unlike large, corporate style recruiting firms, we commit to individualized attention that uniquely positions us to bridge the communication gap between recruiter, employer and candidate. Our goal is to cultivate and maintain true partnerships with our clients and candidates.

As a leading contract, contract-to-hire and professional placement firm, Three Point Solution understands the importance of aligning our client with the right resource at the right time. We are committed to the highest caliber of service that will benefit our clients, candidates and employees. Unlike large, corporate style recruiting firms, we commit to individualized attention that uniquely positions us to bridge the communication gap between recruiter, employer and candidate. Our goal is to cultivate and maintain true partnerships with our clients and candidates.