Production Scheduler

Job Description (General Summary)

Intralox L.L.C., the world leader in conveyor equipment solutions utilizing modular plastic conveyor belts, has a position available for a Production Scheduler at our Sparrows Point, MD location.

Intralox is a division of Laitram, L.L.C., with an extensive portfolio of innovative products and services that improve lives and optimize business worldwide each day. Intralox’s conveyance solutions enhance food safety, power e-commerce, and solve challenges for industries from automotive to industrial manufacturing to consumer goods.

Together, our 3,000+ global employees are reliable problem solvers, continuously developing and directly delivering solutions that have driven our customers’ growth worldwide for more than 45 years. We consistently and sustainably work together to create long-term value by continuously improving products, services, and processes for our customers. Our award-winning customer service team provides comprehensive support and access to technical experts to deliver fast, reliable solutions.

Intralox was founded upon the principle of doing the right thing, by treating customers, employees, and suppliers with honesty, fairness, and respect. We aim as a company to practice these principles every day, which is why we have been consistently recognized for innovation and workplace excellence.

We listen objectively, think creatively, and deliver results. To learn more about our company culture, philosophy, and benefits, please visit our company page.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements

Responsibilities :

- The Production Scheduler is responsible for developing and maintaining production schedules that balance customer demand, material availability, manufacturing capacity, and operational priorities. This role proactively identifies constraints, evaluates potential risks, and collaborates across Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Program Management to support customer commitments and operational performance.
- Analyze production demand, capacity, and material availability to develop and maintain achievable production schedules.
- Identify scheduling constraints and bottlenecks and recommend corrective actions to support customer commitments.
- Develop schedule scenarios and capacity plans to support changing business priorities and customer requirements.
- Monitor and report key planning metrics, including schedule adherence, on-time delivery, backlog health, and resource utilization.
- Partner with Operations, Materials Planning, Engineering, and Program Management to resolve material shortages, capacity issues, and scheduling risks.
- Support new product introductions, engineering changes, and major customer projects through planning and capacity assessments.
- Develop reports and dashboards that improve planning visibility and decision-making.
- Participate in continuous improvement efforts focused on planning processes, scheduling accuracy, and ERP utilization.
- Provide planning support across multiple product lines and manufacturing areas as needed.

Position Requirements :

- A bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business, or a related field preferred.
- Candidates without a degree will be considered based on relevant experience in manufacturing planning, production scheduling, materials management, or supply chain operations.
- Minimum 2-4- years of experience in manufacturing planning, scheduling, production control, or supply chain role.
- Minimum 2-3 years of experience working with ERP systems in a manufacturing environment.
- Working knowledge of production scheduling, capacity planning, material requirements planning (MRP), inventory management, and production control principles.
- Proficiency with Oracle EBS or similar ERP systems.
- Microsoft Excel skills, including data analysis, Pivot Tables, Power Query, and reporting tools.
- Ability to analyze production data, identify constraints, and develop practical scheduling solutions.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and respond effectively in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
- Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

- APICS/ASCM CPIM certification.
- Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or other business intelligence and reporting tools.
- Experience supporting multiple manufacturing value streams.
- Experience developing operational reports, dashboards, and planning metrics.

Intralox’s benefit program is a major part of an employee’s total compensation from the company. Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits including health, dental, vision, and disability insurance, paid time off, 401K, flexible spending account, life and AD&D insurance, long term care, tuition reimbursement, and additional voluntary benefits.

The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. Intralox considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training and key skills. Therefore, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply regardless of their salary expectations.

The position is eligible for one of the following: commissions, discretionary incentives, or production incentives according to the terms of those plans.

Salary Range: $56,000 to $153,100