MPS Production Scheduler

Description

United Safety and Survivability Corporation is committed to delivering the most innovative and reliable safety and survivability solutions our customers can trust to protect life and property. As the global leader in our industry, we push boundaries by utilizing innovation to highly engineer and produce the next generation of safety and survivability technologies.

At United Safety we're solving our industry's most important problems with talented individuals who share our passion to change the world. Our culture is fast-paced, energetic and innovative. We work to build an inclusive environment in which everyone, regardless of gender, race, religion, age, or background, can do their best work. We are fully committed to continuous growth and advancement; we will reinvest profits and resources into our employees, our processes and product innovation.

Job Title: MPS Production Scheduler

Summary:

The MPS Production Scheduler supports the execution of the Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP) process specifically the MPS process cycle, by converting the approved demand and supply plan into executable production line and/or pick-and-pack schedules.

This role ensures that daily and weekly schedules are achievable, material-ready, and aligned with capacity and staffing plans to meet on-time delivery, cost, and inventory objectives.

Working under the direction of the SIOP Leader and/or the SC Director, the MPS Production Scheduler coordinates with Procurement, Operations, and Logistics to maintain stable flow, accurate master data, and consistent adherence to planning standards.

The role is hands-on, detail-driven, and central to ensuring that what is planned in SIOP is successfully executed on the shop or fulfillment floor.

Responsibilities: As the MPS production scheduler for the region, you will:

• Translate the SIOP plan into weekly and daily MPS schedules for assigned production lines and/or pick-and-pack operations.
• Balance customer demand, material availability, and line capacity to create executable plans.
• Communicate schedule requirements to production leaders, ensuring readiness and priorities.
• Support the MPS optimization meetings and the MPS commitment meetings for your product line and or/pick and pack area by identifying capacity or material constraints and coordinating recovery actions with the SIOP Leader.
• Ensure all schedules reflect planned maintenance, new product introductions, and staffing availability.
• Monitor schedule adherence and real-time execution, escalating variances that threaten customer delivery or efficiency.
• Maintain visibility on WIP, material flow, and completed units to validate plan vs. actual.
• Adjust sequencing and loading of production or packaging tasks to minimize downtime and optimize throughput.
• Capture daily performance feedback for input into SIOP and continuous improvement routines.
• Maintain accurate master data (routings, lead times, capacities) within ERP/MRP systems.
• Participate in Lean and PDCA problem-solving sessions to address recurring scheduling or capacity issues.
• Support visual management and KPI tracking boards to communicate schedule health and progress.
• Contribute to simplification and automation initiatives that improve scheduling accuracy and responsiveness.
• Collaborate with Procurement and Logistics to confirm inbound material readiness per the production plan.
• Coordinate with Quality and Engineering for build changes or new program introductions.
• Communicate early with the SIOP Leader and Production Supervisors regarding schedule risks and mitigation plans.
• Provide accurate short-term capacity and inventory data for SIOP review meetings.

Requirements

You're a great fit for this position if this describes you;

• Associate's or bachelor's degree in supply chain, Operations, or Business (or equivalent experience).
• 1-3 years of experience in production scheduling, materials planning, or manufacturing coordination.
• Strong working knowledge of MRP/ERP systems and basic understanding of SIOP principles.
• Familiarity with Lean or continuous improvement tools (5S, PDCA, standard work).
• Excellent organizational, communication, and Excel or planning-system skills.
• APICS CPIM or other professional certification preferred (can be in progress).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail, professionalism, and diplomacy in producing error-free documents and interacting with diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple and diverse projects and carrying out assigned projects with minimal supervision.
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced environment while responding and adapting to change.
• Must handle sensitive or confidential information with discretion.
• Safety is at the forefront of your mind and you follow all policies.
• You bring with you a positive attitude and the ability to work cohesively in a team environment.
• Help United Safety operate effectively by adhering to attendance and punctuality standards.
• Proven ability to make fast data driven decisions based on the best available information and excellent problem-solving experience, adapting based on performance.
• Enjoyment and track record of working on high-performing teams that thrive in a winning culture.
• Understand that you are a part of a growing company, you have no concerns with and are able to work extended hours as needed to support that growth.