Production Scheduler Jobs in Pennsylvania
Production Scheduler jobs in Pennsylvania are concentrated in the state's manufacturing, food processing, and defense sectors, with demand running from entry-level production coordinators to senior planners overseeing multi-site operations. Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Allentown are the primary hiring metros, anchored by major employers such as Hershey Company, Carpenter Technology, and Siemens Energy. The most sought-after specialties are ERP-driven scheduling, lean manufacturing coordination, and supply chain integration for regulated industries including pharma and aerospace. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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See related jobsShank’s Extracts, LLC d/b/a Universal Ingredients – Shank’s is a premier manufacturer of vanilla extracts, other extracts, natural and artificial flavors, food colors, syrups, and sauces. Shank’s quality products are widely distributed to industrial, private-label, and grocery customers worldwide. We have an immediate opening for a Production Planner Scheduler
Available Immediately Upon Hire: Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, HSA, EAP, ID Theft, 401K, and PTO.
Disclaimer: Shank’s Extracts manufactures various products that identify as major food allergens (milk, eggs, tree nuts, wheat, and soybeans) as well as several other food ingredients. We cannot guarantee you will not be exposed to skin and/or odor contact with these various ingredients. Your health and safety are our number one priority, and we will do our best to accommodate within reason.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTION:
The primary purpose of this position is to manage all aspects of production planning, new product integration and sales demand forecasting. The production scheduler’s functions are to organize, manage and schedule production needs, to meet customer’s requested delivery dates. Their capabilities ensure that our production team can meet company goals and objectives by the deadline without sacrificing performance quality.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manages collection and maintenance of Sales Forecast from sales / customer service team
- Analyze data to proactively forecast product and material demands
- Organizing and prioritizing customer orders to run in production
- Analyzing availability of materials to run production
- Coordinating with purchasing department to advise if materials need purchase
- Coordinating with customer service department to advise of potential customer delays in production
- Utilizing ERP to check material availability, enter in jobs for production to run, ensure scheduled jobs are running properly to the determined schedule, analyzing stock levels for finished goods.
- Coordinating with Quality Dept on required raw material, liquid, and finished good status
- Coordinating with the Warehouse Dept on movement of materials
- Generation of the priority list in order to communicate to all department stakeholders on what is the most important production lines to focus resources in order to complete customer orders
- Coordinating with production mechanics in order to analyze timeframe to complete mechanical repairs on production lines
- Utilizing Excel to input and analyze data in order to complete scheduling tasks
- Utilizing Outlook to send/receive email communication regarding customer orders and scheduling.
- Performs other assigned tasks
ESSENTIAL SKILLS NEEDED:
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills with the ability to interact well with a variety of department stakeholders.
- Background in production scheduling
- Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.
- Experience in working alone with little supervision and exhibiting a high degree of judgment and self-management.
- Computer literate with knowledge of basic business applications such as MS Word, Excel and able to learn new software quickly.
- Strong basic math skills
- Strong Email etiquette
- Strong Analytical skills
- Strong ERP experience
- Must be team oriented and put team success ahead of all personal success
- Ability to thrive in fast paced, ever-changing environment consistent with rapid growth
- Ability to manage change and implement systems as needed to execute
EDUCATION:
- Highschool Diploma or equivalent
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Requires the physical ability to operate the computer, walk around the various work areas and climb stairs to interact with employees, average hearing to be able to talk and listen to employees, and visual ability (corrected or uncorrected) to see the computer, review shipment orders, and other documents.
- Must be able to lift 10 lbs.
- Clean, air conditioned, smoke free, dust free, and dry work area with some odors and fumes in the production and administration areas.
Conduct, Quality, Integrity, and Culture
Conduct: We will conduct every aspect of our business with honesty, integrity, and openness, respecting human rights and the interests of our employees, customers, and third parties.
Quality: Shank’s is committed to food safety and product quality. We employ extensive food safety programs and controls at all levels. Our quality standards and food safety procedures are thoroughly being evaluated internally and externally. We continuously strive to improve our performance.
Integrity: Shank’s and its employees will not offer, give, seek or receive, either directly or indirectly, improper inducements for business or financial gain. Where information is confidential, that confidentiality must be protected.
Culture: Shank’s respects the cultural values of our employees, contractors, and customers. We also promote a balanced work-life environment. We recognize and celebrate our employees for their hard work and the contributions they make to our company.
Shanks Core Values:
ASPIRATION: Share a vision for achievement
ACCOUNTABILITY: Support company reputation
ADAPTABILITY: Evolve to meet business needs
***Competitive compensation and benefits package***
Shank’s Extracts, LLC d/b/a Universal Ingredients – Shank’s is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) Employer.
Shank’s Extracts, LLC d/b/a Universal Ingredients – Shank’s is a premier manufacturer of vanilla extracts, other extracts, natural and artificial flavors, food colors, syrups, and sauces. Shank’s quality products are widely distributed to industrial, private-label, and grocery customers worldwide. We have an immediate opening for a Production Planner Scheduler
Available Immediately Upon Hire: Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, HSA, EAP, ID Theft, 401K, and PTO.
Disclaimer: Shank’s Extracts manufactures various products that identify as major food allergens (milk, eggs, tree nuts, wheat, and soybeans) as well as several other food ingredients. We cannot guarantee you will not be exposed to skin and/or odor contact with these various ingredients. Your health and safety are our number one priority, and we will do our best to accommodate within reason.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTION:
The primary purpose of this position is to manage all aspects of production planning, new product integration and sales demand forecasting. The production scheduler’s functions are to organize, manage and schedule production needs, to meet customer’s requested delivery dates. Their capabilities ensure that our production team can meet company goals and objectives by the deadline without sacrificing performance quality.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manages collection and maintenance of Sales Forecast from sales / customer service team
- Analyze data to proactively forecast product and material demands
- Organizing and prioritizing customer orders to run in production
- Analyzing availability of materials to run production
- Coordinating with purchasing department to advise if materials need purchase
- Coordinating with customer service department to advise of potential customer delays in production
- Utilizing ERP to check material availability, enter in jobs for production to run, ensure scheduled jobs are running properly to the determined schedule, analyzing stock levels for finished goods.
- Coordinating with Quality Dept on required raw material, liquid, and finished good status
- Coordinating with the Warehouse Dept on movement of materials
- Generation of the priority list in order to communicate to all department stakeholders on what is the most important production lines to focus resources in order to complete customer orders
- Coordinating with production mechanics in order to analyze timeframe to complete mechanical repairs on production lines
- Utilizing Excel to input and analyze data in order to complete scheduling tasks
- Utilizing Outlook to send/receive email communication regarding customer orders and scheduling.
- Performs other assigned tasks
ESSENTIAL SKILLS NEEDED:
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills with the ability to interact well with a variety of department stakeholders.
- Background in production scheduling
- Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.
- Experience in working alone with little supervision and exhibiting a high degree of judgment and self-management.
- Computer literate with knowledge of basic business applications such as MS Word, Excel and able to learn new software quickly.
- Strong basic math skills
- Strong Email etiquette
- Strong Analytical skills
- Strong ERP experience
- Must be team oriented and put team success ahead of all personal success
- Ability to thrive in fast paced, ever-changing environment consistent with rapid growth
- Ability to manage change and implement systems as needed to execute
EDUCATION:
- Highschool Diploma or equivalent
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Requires the physical ability to operate the computer, walk around the various work areas and climb stairs to interact with employees, average hearing to be able to talk and listen to employees, and visual ability (corrected or uncorrected) to see the computer, review shipment orders, and other documents.
- Must be able to lift 10 lbs.
- Clean, air conditioned, smoke free, dust free, and dry work area with some odors and fumes in the production and administration areas.
Conduct, Quality, Integrity, and Culture
Conduct: We will conduct every aspect of our business with honesty, integrity, and openness, respecting human rights and the interests of our employees, customers, and third parties.
Quality: Shank’s is committed to food safety and product quality. We employ extensive food safety programs and controls at all levels. Our quality standards and food safety procedures are thoroughly being evaluated internally and externally. We continuously strive to improve our performance.
Integrity: Shank’s and its employees will not offer, give, seek or receive, either directly or indirectly, improper inducements for business or financial gain. Where information is confidential, that confidentiality must be protected.
Culture: Shank’s respects the cultural values of our employees, contractors, and customers. We also promote a balanced work-life environment. We recognize and celebrate our employees for their hard work and the contributions they make to our company.
Shanks Core Values:
ASPIRATION: Share a vision for achievement
ACCOUNTABILITY: Support company reputation
ADAPTABILITY: Evolve to meet business needs
***Competitive compensation and benefits package***
Shank’s Extracts, LLC d/b/a Universal Ingredients – Shank’s is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) Employer.
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The qualifications that appear most often in production scheduler jobs across Pennsylvania.
- Associate or bachelor's degree in supply chain, operations management, or industrial engineering
- Hands-on experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics
- Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and production planning methodologies
- Ability to read and interpret bills of materials, routings, and manufacturing work orders
- Strong communication skills for coordinating across production, procurement, and logistics teams
- APICS CPIM certification or active pursuit of the credential preferred by Pennsylvania manufacturers
Production Scheduler Jobs in Pennsylvania: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a production scheduler in Pennsylvania?
Production scheduling in Pennsylvania does not require a state-issued license, but most employers expect at least an associate degree in supply chain, operations, or a related field, with a bachelor's preferred for senior roles. Candidates who earn APICS CPIM certification stand out with Pennsylvania manufacturers and defense contractors. Hands-on experience with ERP platforms and exposure to lean or Six Sigma methods are the practical credentials that move resumes to the top of the pile.
Which companies hire production schedulers in Pennsylvania?
Companies currently hiring production schedulers in Pennsylvania include Leviat, Victaulic, and Kyocera AVX, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Pennsylvania's mix of food manufacturing, specialty metals, pharmaceutical production, and defense manufacturing means steady, recurring demand from large anchor employers across the state.
Which Pennsylvania cities have the most production scheduler jobs?
Erie, York, and Tioga account for the most production scheduler openings in Pennsylvania. Philadelphia draws volume from pharmaceutical and logistics operations in the surrounding suburbs, Pittsburgh is driven by metals, robotics, and advanced manufacturing firms, and Allentown benefits from a dense concentration of industrial manufacturers and distribution centers that keep scheduling roles active year-round.
How can I get hired as a production scheduler in Pennsylvania with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a production coordinator or materials handler role at a Pennsylvania manufacturer, which provides direct exposure to scheduling systems and plant workflows. Large employers such as Hershey and Carpenter Technology hire operations associates who rotate through planning functions. Completing an APICS CPIM exam module while working in an adjacent role, such as inventory control or purchasing, signals readiness and accelerates the move into a dedicated scheduling position.
Where can I find and apply to production scheduler jobs in Pennsylvania?
You can find and apply to production scheduler jobs in Pennsylvania on Migrate Mate, which lists current Pennsylvania openings updated regularly. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level, preferred metro, and industry, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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