Senior Production Scheduler

Job description

Location: On-Site Hugoton, Kansas Plant About the Role: We are launching a new manufacturing facility in Hugoton, Kansas, and are seeking an experienced Senior Production Scheduler to establish and lead the site’s finished‑goods scheduling processes. This role is critical for building the scheduling framework from the ground up, optimizing production flow, and ensuring strong service performance from day one. You will thrive in a fast‑moving, dynamic startup environment that demands proactive thinking, rapid problem solving, and the ability to build structure where none exists yet. Experience with finite‑capacity scheduling and SAP planning (SAP PP; PP/DS preferred) is essential. What You’ll Do: Production Scheduling: - Develop and maintain the finite‑capacity production schedule for finished goods, ensuring feasibility against real equipment and resource constraints. - Translate the Master Production Schedule (MPS) into executable daily and shift‑level plans. - Optimize sequencing to minimize changeovers and maximize throughput, especially during early ramp‑up. - Respond quickly and effectively to operational disruptions, including equipment downtime, material shortages, labor con...