Ifabcorp Jobs in Usa

Position Summary

The Production Scheduler is responsible for creating, maintaining, and optimizing the production schedule for all metal fabrication operations. This role uses IFAB’s internal “iFabrication” web portal and our ERP system to plan work centers, sequence jobs, and ensure on‑time delivery of fabricated components. The Production Scheduler works closely with Production, Purchasing, Engineering, and Customer Service to balance customer demand, capacity, and material availability.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Build and maintain daily, weekly, and long‑range production schedules for cutting, forming, welding, machining, and assembly operations.
• Use the scheduling portal and ERP to convert customer orders and forecasts into work orders, dispatch lists, and prioritized queues by work center.
• Sequence jobs by due date, material, setup requirements, and batch size to minimize changeovers and maximize machine and labor utilization.
• Monitor real‑time production status in IFAB and identify variances from plan, and adjust schedules for rush orders, machine downtime, staffing changes, or quality issues.
• Confirm raw material and component availability (plate, sheet, tube, hardware, purchased parts) and coordinate with Purchasing and Inventory to prevent shortages.
• Communicate schedule priorities, constraints, and changes to production supervisors, team leads, and Customer Service on a daily basis.
• Prepare and distribute daily and weekly schedule reports, including work center loading, WIP status, and upcoming capacity constraints.
• Track schedule adherence and key metrics (on‑time delivery, WIP, queue times, utilization) and recommend actions to eliminate bottlenecks.
• Participate in cross‑functional meetings (production, planning, S&OP) to align capacity, staffing, and material plans with demand.
• Support continuous improvement by suggesting changes to routings, lot sizes, and scheduling rules within the ERP.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a metal fabrication, machining, or similar manufacturing environment.
• Experience in production scheduling, production planning, or coordinating shop‑floor activities.
• Proficiency with web‑based scheduling tools and ERP/MRP systems; strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Ability to read and understand production drawings, work orders, routings, and bills of material.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across departments.

Physical and Work Environment

• Office environment located within a manufacturing facility.
• Frequent interaction on the shop floor around fabrication equipment; must be able to walk, stand, and wear required PPE.