Production Scheduler Jobs in Illinois
Production Scheduler jobs in Illinois are concentrated in manufacturing, food processing, and industrial distribution, with strong demand from junior coordinators through senior planners managing multi-site operations. Chicago, Rockford, and Joliet anchor most of the hiring, with major employers such as Caterpillar, Abbott Laboratories, and Illinois Tool Works consistently maintaining production planning teams across the state. The most in-demand specialties right now are ERP-driven scheduling, demand planning, and lean manufacturing coordination. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Position Title:
Production Scheduler
Pay Rate:
$60,200 - $80,300
Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range. Variable pay may provide additional opportunities for financial awards. This job is eligible to participate in IP’s annual incentive plan.
Category/Shift:
Salaried Full-Time
Physical Location:
Montgomery, IL
The Job You Will Perform:
- Responsible for scheduling machine operations, overseeing, and coordinating all production activity with sales, sales service, and shipping to ensure that orders are being handled properly.
- Utilize KIWI computer systems to schedule corrugator and finishing side of jobs according to job priorities, paper size and related specifications, while working closely with customer service and manufacturing to communicate production status, required resources, manage overruns, shortages, ship and delivery dates.
- Reschedule workflow when there are machine breakdowns, productivity slowdowns, changes in customer order or materials shortage.
- Maximize plant throughput while balancing customer requirements and manufacturing capability.
- Responsible for managing the roll stock forecasts and interfacing closely with Customer Service, Containerboard and roll stock vendors for purchasing needed roll stock in alignment with sales forecasts.
The Skills You Will Bring:
- High school diploma or GED.
- Minimum of one year of manufacturing or production planning experience in manufacturing, preferably within the corrugated industry.
- Able to work independently, manage multiple tasks and conflicting priorities.
- Action oriented
- Customer focus
- Drives results
- Functional/technical skills
- Instills Trust
- Manages Complexity
- Plans and aligns
- Resourcefulness
- Time management
Position Title:
Production Scheduler
Pay Rate:
$60,200 - $80,300
Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range. Variable pay may provide additional opportunities for financial awards. This job is eligible to participate in IP’s annual incentive plan.
Category/Shift:
Salaried Full-Time
Physical Location:
Montgomery, IL
The Job You Will Perform:
- Responsible for scheduling machine operations, overseeing, and coordinating all production activity with sales, sales service, and shipping to ensure that orders are being handled properly.
- Utilize KIWI computer systems to schedule corrugator and finishing side of jobs according to job priorities, paper size and related specifications, while working closely with customer service and manufacturing to communicate production status, required resources, manage overruns, shortages, ship and delivery dates.
- Reschedule workflow when there are machine breakdowns, productivity slowdowns, changes in customer order or materials shortage.
- Maximize plant throughput while balancing customer requirements and manufacturing capability.
- Responsible for managing the roll stock forecasts and interfacing closely with Customer Service, Containerboard and roll stock vendors for purchasing needed roll stock in alignment with sales forecasts.
The Skills You Will Bring:
- High school diploma or GED.
- Minimum of one year of manufacturing or production planning experience in manufacturing, preferably within the corrugated industry.
- Able to work independently, manage multiple tasks and conflicting priorities.
- Action oriented
- Customer focus
- Drives results
- Functional/technical skills
- Instills Trust
- Manages Complexity
- Plans and aligns
- Resourcefulness
- Time management
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Where Illinois roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Production Scheduler Job Market in Illinois
A snapshot from current Illinois openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Construction & Real Estate
What Illinois Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in production scheduler jobs across Illinois.
- Proficiency in ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, operations, or industrial engineering
- Two or more years of production planning or scheduling experience in a manufacturing environment
- APICS CPIM or CSCP certification preferred by Illinois manufacturers
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate cross-functionally with procurement, logistics, and plant floor teams
- Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies
Production Scheduler Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a production scheduler in Illinois?
Most Illinois employers hire production schedulers with a bachelor's degree in supply chain, operations management, or industrial engineering, though some manufacturers accept relevant associate degrees paired with shop floor experience. Illinois does not require a state-issued license for this role. Earning an APICS certification such as the CPIM strengthens your candidacy significantly, and many Illinois manufacturers in the Chicago metro and Rockford corridor list it as a preferred qualification for mid-level scheduling positions.
Which companies hire production schedulers in Illinois?
Employers hiring production schedulers in Illinois right now include Moss, Culture Studio, and Thunderbird, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Illinois's deep manufacturing base, from food and beverage processing in the Chicago suburbs to heavy equipment production in central Illinois, keeps demand for scheduling professionals consistent across company sizes and sectors.
Which Illinois cities have the most production scheduler jobs?
Chicago, Aurora, and Montgomery have the most production scheduler openings in Illinois. Chicago and its surrounding suburbs drive the largest share of demand because of the region's concentration of distribution centers, consumer goods manufacturers, and corporate supply chain headquarters, while Rockford's long-standing industrial and aerospace manufacturing base and Joliet's logistics corridor generate consistent openings outside the metro core.
Are there remote production scheduler jobs in Illinois?
Yes, but they're rare. Production scheduling is largely tied to plant floor coordination, ERP systems, and real-time interaction with operations teams, which makes fully remote work uncommon in this field. About 0% of production scheduler openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those positions tend to be senior demand planning or corporate-level roles rather than hands-on facility scheduling.
How can I get hired as a production scheduler in Illinois with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving into scheduling from an adjacent operations role such as production associate, inventory coordinator, or materials handler, which are all common stepping stones at large Illinois manufacturers including those in the food processing and industrial equipment sectors. Completing an APICS Basics of Supply Chain Management course and gaining working knowledge of an ERP system, even through coursework, gives candidates a measurable edge. Community colleges across the Chicago metro and downstate Illinois offer supply chain certificate programs that align directly with what local manufacturers look for in entry-level schedulers.
Where can I find and apply to production scheduler jobs in Illinois?
You can find and apply to production scheduler jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring across the state. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level, location preference, and industry background, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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