Electric Controls Test Technician

Position Summary

Omni Control Technology is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Production Scheduler to develop and maintain production schedules that support customer delivery requirements while maximizing manufacturing efficiency. The Production Scheduler serves as a critical link between Sales, Engineering, Purchasing, Manufacturing, and Shipping to ensure materials, labor, and production capacity are aligned to meet customer expectations.

The ideal candidate will have experience in a contract manufacturing environment, strong ERP/MRP system knowledge, and the ability to effectively manage priorities in a fast-paced, custom-build operation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and communicate production schedules based on customer demand, material availability, labor capacity, and manufacturing priorities.

• Coordinate with Purchasing to ensure materials are available to support production schedules.

• Monitor work order status and adjust schedules as required to address changing customer requirements or production constraints.

• Work closely with Production Supervisors to balance workloads and optimize manufacturing resources.

• Review and prioritize customer orders to meet on-time delivery objectives.

• Analyze production capacity and identify potential bottlenecks.

• Generate and distribute daily, weekly, and monthly production reports.

• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), including schedule attainment, on-time delivery, and production throughput.

• Collaborate with Engineering regarding engineering change orders (ECOs) and their impact on production schedules.

• Participate in production meetings and provide schedule updates and recommendations.

• Maintain accurate data within the ERP/MRP system.

• Support inventory management initiatives and work with Purchasing to minimize shortages and excess inventory.

• Identify opportunities to improve scheduling processes, production flow, and operational efficiency.

• Assist with continuous improvement initiatives throughout the manufacturing operation.

Qualifications

Required

• Associate degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.

• Minimum 3 years of production scheduling, planning, manufacturing, or supply chain experience.

• Experience utilizing ERP/MRP systems.

• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.

• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in related field.

• Experience in contract manufacturing, electrical control panels, industrial equipment, or custom manufacturing environments.

• APICS/ASCM certification or related supply chain certification.

• Experience with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement initiatives.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Understanding of production planning and scheduling methodologies.

• Ability to analyze capacity and resource utilization.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

• Ability to work collaboratively across departments.

• Experience interpreting bills of material (BOMs), routings, and work orders.

• Ability to make informed decisions under changing production conditions.