Production Scheduler
Apply now »Date: Feb 19, 2025
Location: Hemlock, MI, US, 48626
Company: Corning
Requisition Number: 67059
Corning is vital to progress – in the industries we help shape and in the world we share.
We invent life-changing technologies using materials science. Our scientific and manufacturing expertise, boundless curiosity, and commitment to purposeful invention place us at the center of the way the world interacts, works, learns, and lives.
Our sustained investment in research, development, and invention means we’re always ready to solve the toughest challenges alongside our customers.
Corning’s businesses are ever evolving to best serve our customers, industries, and consumers. Today, we accelerate and transform life sciences, mobile consumer electronics, optical communications, display, and automotive markets. We are changing the world with:
• Trusted products that accelerate drug discovery, development, and delivery to save lives
• Damage-resistant cover glass to enhance the devices that keep us connected
• Optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions to carry information and ideas at the speed of light
• Precision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences
• Auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation
Purpose of the Position:
The Production Scheduler will play a crucial role in optimizing production schedules, coordinating resources, and ensuring timely completion of solar panel manufacturing processes. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a solid understanding of manufacturing operations.
Key Tasks:
- Develop and maintain production schedules for solar panel manufacturing lines based on demand forecasts, production capacity, and resource availability.
- Collaborate closely with production managers, team leads, and procurement staff to coordinate manpower, equipment, and materials required for production activities.
- Analyze production capacity and constraints to optimize scheduling and maximize utilization of manufacturing resources, ensuring efficient operation of production lines.
- Monitor inventory levels of raw materials, components, and finished goods, and coordinate with procurement and warehouse teams to ensure adequate supply to support production schedules.
- Track production progress, identify deviations from the schedule, and take proactive measures to address delays or bottlenecks to maintain on-time delivery.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiency gains in production scheduling, layout optimization, and workflow management to enhance productivity.
- Effectively communicate production schedules, priorities, and changes to production teams, supervisors, and relevant stakeholders to ensure alignment and clarity.
- Maintain accurate production records, reports, and documentation related to production schedules, resource allocation, and performance metrics.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, lean manufacturing projects, and process optimization efforts to enhance production scheduling effectiveness and efficiency.
Work Hours:
- Standard Hours (Monday – Friday, 8am-5pm)
- Managing a 24/7 plant structure, so occasional support when needed.
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in operations management, industrial engineering, or a related field.
- 2+ years of working experience in production management
- Proven experience in production scheduling, preferably in a manufacturing environment, with a strong understanding of production planning principles and methodologies.
- Proficiency in production scheduling software and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) for generating and managing production schedules.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and communicate production schedules clearly and concisely.
Desired Skills:
- Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Knowledge of solar manufacturing processes and familiarity with related equipment and technologies is a plus.
Soft Skills:
- Able to communicate equally well with various levels of the organization (engineers, production associates, and managers).
- Self-motivated.
- Good presentation skills.
- Able to handle multiple priorities.
This position does not support immigration sponsorship.
The range for this position is $60,410.00 - $83,065.00 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position are dependent on hours worked and may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, pension plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, and PTO.
Corning Puts YOU First!
We are committed to supporting your health, financial, career development, and life goals as you grow professionally and personally to achieve your highest potential. All benefits begin as soon as you start your career at Corning.
- Our monetary peer-to-peer recognition program is tied to our Values and celebrates you and your colleagues’ contributions.
- Health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, mental health/substance use, fitness, and disease management programs.
- Financial benefits include a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and a 100% company-paid pension benefit that grows steadily throughout your career.
- Companywide bonus and attractive short- and long-term compensation programs are available based on your role and responsibilities.
- Professional development programs help you grow and achieve your career goals.
We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To request an accommodation, please contact us at accommodations@corning.com.
Nearest Major Market: Saginaw