Details:
Role: Production Schedulers
Contract: 1- year contract with possible extension
Location: Herborn, Germany
German Language: Preferred B1 - C2
Job Description: Production Scheduler (m/f/d)
Overview:
As a Production Scheduler, you are responsible for the efficient planning, coordination, and monitoring of manufacturing processes.
Your main objective is to ensure smooth production flows, meet delivery deadlines, and optimize the use of resources and capacities.
Responsibilities:
* Create and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules
* Coordinate with production, procurement, logistics departments
* Adjust schedules in response to delays, shortages, or last-minute changes
* Analyze production data to identify inefficiencies and suggest improvements
* Participate in continuous improvement initiatives (e.g., Lean, Kaizen)
* Support the introduction of new products and manufacturing processes
Requirements:
* Completed technical or commercial training, ideally with additional qualifications in production planning or supply chain management
* Professional experience in production scheduling or manufacturing planning is a plus
* Familiarity with ERP systems
* Strong skills in MS Excel
* Analytical thinking, strong organizational and communication skills
* Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment