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Eaton’s IS AER FED division is currently seeking a Production Scheduler. This position will be located at our Rumford, RI facility.
The Production Scheduler is responsible for the analysis of material inputs to maximize production planning, capacity, product completion and delivery efficiency to support customer and site requirements. This role will also include the analysis of material and production trends in order to identify opportunities for improve of costs, lead times, and optimization of inventory.
The expected annual salary range for this role is $71000 - $105000 a year. This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program.
Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
What you’ll do:
• Maintain production schedules and daily production pull for assigned value stream.
• Update short-term capacity plans (daily/weekly) and track key constraints.
• Monitor material availability; coordinate resolution of shortages and expedites.
• Reconcile priority/hot lists and communicate impacts of order changes.
• Track past-due/overdue orders and support actions from daily production meetings.
• Maintain accurate order status and promise dates in MFGPro/ERP; partner with Customer Service.
• Support SIP/S&OP activities by preparing updates, metrics, and reports.
• Document and challenge forecast assumptions using market/industry/statistical analysis
• Assist with inventory review and disposition of excess/obsolete materials.
• Follow all safety requirements and report on unsafe conditions as needed.
Qualifications:
Required (Basic) Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship, now or in the future.
• This position requires access to export-controlled information. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations applicable to that information, applicant must be a U.S. person, defined as a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (green card holder), (iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or (iv) asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158.
• No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of Rumford, RI will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Supply Chain from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of three (3) months of internship or co-op experience in a Supply Chain function.
• Experience in Supply Chain supporting a manufacturing environment.
• APICS CPIM certification.
• Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP) experience.
Skills:
• Strong experience and knowledge of MRP/ERP concepts.
• Possess sound knowledge and experience in successfully deploying purchasing strategies and driving cost-out.
• Ability to analyze, identify, and implement opportunities and corporate initiatives for improvement that have measurable dollar impact annually.
• Strong written and oral communications skills.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing.
• Knowledge of MS Office applications.
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All positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on job-related competencies, and all candidates’ privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws.
We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
Eaton believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws.
You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Eaton is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.
To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application, or interview process, please call us at 1-800-836-6345 to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number.
We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Click here for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
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Eaton’s IS AER FED division is currently seeking a Production Scheduler. This position will be located at our Rumford, RI facility.
The Production Scheduler is responsible for the analysis of material inputs to maximize production planning, capacity, product completion and delivery efficiency to support customer and site requirements. This role will also include the analysis of material and production trends in order to identify opportunities for improve of costs, lead times, and optimization of inventory.
The expected annual salary range for this role is $71000 - $105000 a year. This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program.
Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
What you’ll do:
• Maintain production schedules and daily production pull for assigned value stream.
• Update short-term capacity plans (daily/weekly) and track key constraints.
• Monitor material availability; coordinate resolution of shortages and expedites.
• Reconcile priority/hot lists and communicate impacts of order changes.
• Track past-due/overdue orders and support actions from daily production meetings.
• Maintain accurate order status and promise dates in MFGPro/ERP; partner with Customer Service.
• Support SIP/S&OP activities by preparing updates, metrics, and reports.
• Document and challenge forecast assumptions using market/industry/statistical analysis
• Assist with inventory review and disposition of excess/obsolete materials.
• Follow all safety requirements and report on unsafe conditions as needed.
Qualifications:
Required (Basic) Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship, now or in the future.
• This position requires access to export-controlled information. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations applicable to that information, applicant must be a U.S. person, defined as a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (green card holder), (iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or (iv) asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158.
• No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of Rumford, RI will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Supply Chain from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of three (3) months of internship or co-op experience in a Supply Chain function.
• Experience in Supply Chain supporting a manufacturing environment.
• APICS CPIM certification.
• Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP) experience.
Skills:
• Strong experience and knowledge of MRP/ERP concepts.
• Possess sound knowledge and experience in successfully deploying purchasing strategies and driving cost-out.
• Ability to analyze, identify, and implement opportunities and corporate initiatives for improvement that have measurable dollar impact annually.
• Strong written and oral communications skills.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing.
• Knowledge of MS Office applications.
#LI-CB3
All positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on job-related competencies, and all candidates’ privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws.
We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
Eaton believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws.
You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Eaton is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.
To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application, or interview process, please call us at 1-800-836-6345 to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number.
We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Click here for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
- Accounting & Auditing
- Chemicals & Materials
- Technology & Software
- Construction & Real Estate
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in production scheduler jobs.
- Experience with ERP or MRP systems such as SAP or Oracle
- Proven ability to create and manage master production schedules
- Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and inventory control
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain, industrial engineering, or a related field
- Familiarity with APICS CPIM or CSCP certification preferred
- Ability to coordinate across cross-functional teams including procurement and operations
Tips for Your Production Scheduler Job Search
Quantify output metrics on your resume
Production schedulers who list specific improvements to on-time delivery rates, cycle times, or line utilization stand out far more than those who list duties. Translate your daily work into measurable outcomes your next employer can picture running in their facility.
List every ERP and MRP system you have used
Hiring managers filter by software familiarity before they read anything else. Name every system you have used, including SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or any industry-specific platform. Abbreviations alone are not enough, spell out the full system name at least once.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists production scheduler openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match your background and apply directly to each listing. Getting your application in early puts you ahead of the screening queue.
Filter openings by shift model before applying
Production scheduler roles vary widely between day-shift office work and 24-hour plant coverage requiring rotating on-call availability. Confirm the shift expectations in the job description before you apply so your cover letter can directly address your availability and flexibility.
Prepare scenario answers around schedule conflicts
Interviewers for this role almost always ask how you handled a last-minute material shortage or machine downtime that disrupted a production run. Walk through a real example using a structured format: what the disruption was, how you reprioritized, and what the outcome was.
Negotiate start date around plant knowledge transfer
When you receive an offer, factor in the complexity of the production environment you are entering. A facility with custom machinery, seasonal demand swings, or multi-shift operations benefits from a longer handoff period. Asking for two to three weeks of overlap is a reasonable and professional request.
Production Scheduler Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most production schedulers?
Eaton, ABB, and JBS Foods are hiring the most production schedulers right now, with openings concentrated in Wisconsin, California, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Manufacturing and food production companies tend to post the highest volume of openings year-round.
How many production scheduler jobs are remote?
About 5% of production scheduler openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, which is lower than many other office-based roles because schedulers often need direct access to plant floors, shift supervisors, and inventory systems. Demand and capacity planning roles within larger supply chain teams are the most likely to offer remote flexibility.
How do you become a production scheduler?
Start by building a foundation in supply chain, manufacturing operations, or industrial engineering through a degree program or hands-on plant experience. Learn at least one ERP or MRP platform and get comfortable reading bills of materials and production routings. Entry-level roles in inventory control or production coordination are the most common stepping stones. Earning an APICS certification, such as the CPIM, strengthens your candidacy significantly.
Can you get a production scheduler job with little or no experience?
Yes, especially if you target entry-level production coordinator or scheduling assistant roles at mid-size manufacturers. Employers often value hands-on exposure to a factory floor over a formal degree when it comes to these roles. Demonstrating proficiency in Excel-based scheduling tools, showing familiarity with shift handoff procedures, and highlighting any experience tracking inventory or coordinating orders will make your application competitive even without a long work history.
What does the production scheduler interview process look like?
Most hiring processes for this role include an initial phone screen with HR, followed by a technical interview with a plant manager or supply chain lead who will ask situational questions about scheduling conflicts and capacity constraints. A practical exercise, such as reviewing a sample schedule or a basic MRP scenario, is common at mid-to-large facilities. Final rounds often include a site tour and a conversation with the operations team you would be coordinating with daily.
Where can I find and apply to production scheduler jobs?
You can find and apply to production scheduler jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search through the roles on this page, find the ones that match your background and preferred location, and apply directly to each listing that fits.
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