Functions and Responsibilities: + Assumes full responsibility for managing the manufacturing schedule. + Schedule custom metal fabrication orders in a timely and efficient manner to be processed and completed on time for Fox Valley Metal-Tech customers. + Stay informed on all new orders. Integrate special needs information into schedule for any long-lead materials, rush material, special sub-out work with lead times, any vendor commitments on schedule and/or customer needs versus due dates. + Develop and maintain spreadsheets that provides information on job status, workers assigned, priority, etc. and communicate to necessary personnel. + Keep Plant Manager and General Manager informed on any issues or conflicts that arise based on assignments, such as department work schedules, previously assigned top priority jobs, issues with completing work due to lack of customer or Salesperson information. + Respond to any job status requests by customers coming through Sales or Project Management. Interact with Plant Manager and General Manager to determine sequence of given fabrication work must occur. + Update any scheduling tools being used to track jobs, projects, or services and to communicate to necessary personnel when updates are complete. Communicate known scheduling conflicts known to Plant Manager and Operations Manager for actions to be taken; if any. + Assist in informing purchasing of any special material or service needed to be expedited prior to job being planned and released. + Inform Plant Manager and Shop Supervisors of any special actions needed by them based on new orders. + Inform Inspection Supervisor or Quality Manager which jobs will be coming to Inspection that day that need to be top priority. + Keep purchasing department and Inspection Supervisor informed on status of any jobs being expedited with vendors. + Manage Change Order process to update information and coordinate with manufacturing managers and Shop Supervisors to execute change. + Work effectively in a team environment + Adhere to ISO procedures + Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor Education & Experience: + A Bachelor’s Degree with 4+ years scheduling experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred. An Associate Degree with 6+ years scheduling experience in a manufacturing environment in lieu of either above mentioned degree + Ability to work in a fast paced environment and contribute performance-based solutions is required. + Experience in a metal manufacturing/fabrication business is desired. + Knowledge of metal and fabrication materials including, but not limited to, fasteners, hardware and metal finishes. + Interpersonal skills that promotes teamwork, communications, listening, problem solving and positive work attitudes. Good writing skills that promotes clear communications. + Knowledge of engineering drawing packages, file formats, and conversion of. + Strong work ethic with flexible working schedule to support projects and second shift requests when needed. + Use of an ERP system such as Infor, SAP, Oracle to complete scheduling activities. Specialized Experience: + Advanced Proficiency in MS Office programs such as Word and Excel is required. Physical Demands: + Work is performed in an office environment with time spent on the shop floor/manufacturing environment. + Ability to efficiently work in a moderate noise encompassed environment shared by office machines and people. + Ability to sit for extended periods of time; some walking and bending, occasional stooping, lifting of light materials. + Frequent mental and visual concentration required for computer usage and general office tasks.