J-1 Visa Production Scheduler Jobs

Production Scheduler roles in the U.S. are accessible to international professionals through J-1 visa sponsorship under the Trainee or Intern category, depending on your career stage. A State Department-designated sponsor issues your DS-2019 and oversees your training plan while the manufacturing or logistics employer acts as your host.

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Open Jobs59+
Work Type97% On-site
Top LocationNew York, NY
Most JobsNexstar Media Group, Inc.

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Rutgers University
Intern - Production Assistant
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Rutgers University
New 21h ago
Intern - Production Assistant
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, New Jersey
Administrative & Office Support
$15.92/hr
Hybrid
High School
10,000+

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Maintainx Inc.
Web Production Intern
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Maintainx Inc.
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Web Production Intern
Maintainx Inc.
San Francisco, California
Content & Communications
Data Science & Analytics
Marketing
Content Marketing
Data Analytics
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Nexstar Media Group, Inc.
WAVY Unpaid Hampton Roads Show/Production Intern, Fall 2026
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Nexstar Media Group, Inc.
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WAVY Unpaid Hampton Roads Show/Production Intern, Fall 2026
Nexstar Media Group, Inc.
Portsmouth, Virginia
Performing Arts
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Prysmian Cables & Systems USA LLC
Production Intern
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Prysmian Cables & Systems USA LLC
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Production Intern
Prysmian Cables & Systems USA LLC
Muscat, New Jersey
Manufacturing Operations
Quality Control
Health & Safety (EHS & OHS)
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Other

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North Central Texas Council of Governments
Interns – Digital Productions and Social Media
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North Central Texas Council of Governments
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Interns – Digital Productions and Social Media
North Central Texas Council of Governments
Arlington, Texas
Content & Communications
Brand & Social Media
Multimedia Production
Creative & Design
Content Marketing
Social Media Management
Photography
Videography
$17/hr
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Tips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship in Production Scheduler

Frame your training plan around scheduling systems

Your DS-2019 training plan must tie directly to skill gaps you can't address at home. Document hands-on experience with MRP, ERP, or capacity planning tools like SAP or Oracle as specific learning objectives, not vague job duties.

Target manufacturers with structured J-1 host agreements

Production facilities in automotive, electronics, and aerospace regularly host J-1 visa Trainees under AIPT or Cultural Vistas agreements. Search by industry sector and look for postings that explicitly reference an existing host organization relationship, not just 'visa assistance.'

Search J-1-aligned roles using Migrate Mate

Use Migrate Mate to filter U.S. Production Scheduler and supply chain roles by employers with J-1 hosting history. Targeting hosts who've previously filed training plans saves weeks of cold outreach to companies unfamiliar with the program.

Clarify the two-year home residency requirement early

If your J-1 category carries the two-year home-country physical presence requirement, disclose this to your host employer before accepting an offer. It affects any future H-1B visa or green card pathway and shapes their willingness to invest in your placement.

Align your credential documentation with OFLC wage classifications

Production Scheduler falls under SOC 13-1023 in the DOL classification system. Pull the prevailing wage for your target metro using the OFLC Wage Search before your offer stage so your host can confirm the offered wage meets J-1 compliance requirements.

Verify your sponsor issues DS-2019 for industrial training

Not all State Department-designated sponsors cover manufacturing and supply chain training programs. Confirm your chosen sponsor's approved program categories before your host employer commits, since a mismatch delays DS-2019 issuance and can unwind a signed offer.

Production Scheduler J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions

Which J-1 program category fits a Production Scheduler role?

Most Production Scheduler placements fall under the J-1 Trainee category, which is designed for foreign nationals who have a degree or professional certificate and at least one year of experience outside the U.S. If you're still enrolled in a degree program and the position is part of a curriculum-linked internship, the Intern category may apply instead. The host employer and your designated sponsor determine the correct category based on your background.

Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa for a Production Scheduler position?

The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not the hiring employer. Organizations like AIPT, Cultural Vistas, or IIE issue your DS-2019 form and are legally responsible for monitoring your training plan. The manufacturing or logistics company where you work is the host organization. That distinction matters because the host can change training roles, but only the designated sponsor can amend your DS-2019.

How do I find U.S. employers willing to host a J-1 Production Scheduler?

Migrate Mate lets you search Production Scheduler and supply chain roles by employers with documented J-1 hosting history, which removes the guesswork of identifying companies already familiar with the training plan requirements. Mid-size manufacturers in automotive, aerospace, and consumer goods sectors account for a large share of industrial J-1 placements because their production complexity justifies multi-month structured training programs.

Does a Production Scheduler J-1 placement require a formal training plan?

Yes. Every J-1 Trainee placement requires a signed Form DS-7002 training plan that outlines specific phases, learning objectives, and supervision arrangements. For a Production Scheduler role, your plan should map each phase to a concrete operational skill, such as capacity planning, materials requirements processing, or production data analysis. Your designated sponsor reviews and must approve the plan before issuing the DS-2019.

Can my J-1 Production Scheduler placement lead to long-term U.S. employment?

It depends on whether your J-1 category carries the two-year home-country physical presence requirement. If it does, you must return home for two years before applying for an H-1B or adjusting status, unless a waiver is granted. Waivers are available through limited pathways including a no-objection statement from your home government or a hardship claim, but neither is guaranteed. Confirm your requirement status with your designated sponsor before accepting any offer.