Production Scheduler
Miller Industries LLC
Software Engineering, Product
Fenton, MI, USA
Posted on May 29, 2026
| Position: Production Scheduler | ||
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| Job Id: 602 | ||
| # of Openings: 1 | ||
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| Miller Industries - Production Scheduler - Fenton, Michigan Who We Are At Miller Industries, we design, engineer, and manufacture custom products right here in the USA, at our locations in Fenton and Burton, Michigan, and with additional engineering support in El Paso, Texas. The divisions of our business include Miller Fabricated Systems, Flex Air, Miller Industries Representatives, and our MI Service Group. Together, we have the capabilities to provide our customers with custom steel fabrication, custom commercial and industrial HVAC systems, and various modular mechanical and electrical systems. Over the years, we have been a primary supplier to automotive, healthcare, institutional, and semiconductor manufacturers worldwide. We take great pride in our family-operated business built on hard work and a passion for making quality products. We are committed to ensuring the needs of our employees are met and even exceeded, and that they can grow and develop throughout their careers. As we continue to grow at a rapid pace, we are looking for skilled talent to join our team. If you believe this opportunity is right for you, we welcome you to apply today! Position Summary We are seeking a hands-on Production Scheduler to support the development and execution of a new production scheduling process within our operations. This role will work directly with the Master Scheduler to build and sustain a scheduling system from the ground up, starting with manual and visual tools on the shop floor and evolving into a structured, system-driven process over time. This is not a purely system-based planning role; this position requires daily engagement with production, active participation on the shop floor, and the ability to translate plans into executable schedules in a dynamic environment. Key Responsibilities Shop Floor Scheduling and Execution - Develop and maintain production schedules aligned to the master production plan - Support execution of schedules on the shop floor using visual tools such as whiteboards and trackers - Monitor real-time production status and adjust schedules based on constraints, material availability, and changing priorities - Communicate build plans clearly to production teams Daily Cadence and Communication - Participate in and support daily production stand-ups - Track and communicate schedule adherence, production issues, and priority changes - Coordinate with production, materials, and program management teams Process Development - Assist in building a standardized scheduling process from the ground up - Help design and improve visual scheduling systems, workflows, and escalation processes - Support transition from manual processes to ERP and MRP systems Performance and Continuous Improvement - Track key metrics including on-time delivery, schedule adherence, and production versus plan - Identify gaps and drive improvements in flow and production stability - Support lean and process improvement efforts Coordination and Problem Solving - Resolve scheduling conflicts related to capacity, materials, and priorities - Escalate issues impacting production execution when needed - Ensure alignment between planning and actual production conditions Required Qualifications - 3 to 7 years of experience in production scheduling, manufacturing planning, or operations support - Experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably BTO/ETO - Working knowledge of scheduling principles including capacity and sequencing - Experience with ERP or MRP systems - Strong Excel and data analysis skills Preferred Qualifications - Experience with visual scheduling tools or manual production control systems - Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles such as 5S and Kaizen - Exposure to shop floor operations or supervisory roles - Ability to work in fast-paced and changing environments | ||
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