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Scheduling Supervisor

Winsted, MN 55395

Posted: 05/03/2026 Employment Type: Permanent Category: Business Professional Job Number: 29337 Pay Rate: $80,000-100,000 annually

Job Description

Title: Scheduling Supervisor
Location: Winsted, MN
Job Type: Permanent/ Direct-Hire
Compensation: $80,000 - $100,000
Industry: Manufacturing
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About the Role
Our client, a leading manufacturer in the industrial and metal fabrication space, is seeking a Scheduling Supervisor to oversee production planning and scheduling operations within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role plays a critical part in aligning production capacity with customer demand while ensuring operational efficiency and on-time delivery. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical capabilities, leadership experience, and a deep understanding of manufacturing workflows, ERP systems, and continuous improvement practices.
Job Description
The Scheduling Supervisor is responsible for managing production schedules, leading Production Planners, and ensuring alignment between demand, capacity, and financial objectives. This role leverages data analysis, root cause evaluation, and cross-functional collaboration to optimize scheduling processes and drive operational performance. The position requires close coordination with supply chain, sales, finance, and operations teams to support business goals and maintain efficient production flow.
  • Develop and manage department production schedules, ensuring smooth workflow across operational work centers
  • Oversee Production Planners to ensure job orders are released and completed on time
  • Align production load with capacity constraints across value streams
  • Collaborate with Supply Chain to ensure demand signals match job requirements
  • Coordinate Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) into production schedules
  • Identify and resolve capacity misalignment and scheduling disruptions
  • Perform root cause analysis on material shortages, delays, and delivery issues
  • Analyze production, capacity, and demand data to identify risks and optimization opportunities
  • Drive discipline and accuracy in shop floor transactions and reporting
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives, including standard work development and scheduling process enhancements
  • Support PFEP (Plan for Every Part) management in an ERP system within a make-to-stock environment
  • Act as a subject matter expert in ERP/MRP systems to improve scheduling accuracy and efficiency
  • Lead, coach, and hold team members accountable for performance and results
  • Ensure alignment across Sales, Supply Chain, Finance, and Operations to achieve business targets
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
  • 5+ years of experience in production scheduling, planning, or a related role within a manufacturing environment
  • Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field
  • Strong understanding of production processes, capacity planning, and operational workflows
  • Experience using ERP and MRP systems for production planning and scheduling
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including data analysis, pivot tables, and scenario evaluation
  • Proven ability to analyze data, perform root cause analysis, and drive process improvements
  • Excellent organizational, prioritization, and problem-solving skills
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally and resolve conflict
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while managing multiple priorities
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience supervising or leading a team in a manufacturing or production planning environment
  • Familiarity with PFEP (Plan for Every Part) methodologies
  • Experience in a make-to-stock production environment
  • Demonstrated ability to drive continuous improvement initiatives and standardize processes

Benefits
Our partner's benefits include comprehensive health coverage with medical, dental, and vision plans, plus company HSA contributions and flexible spending accounts. Employees receive company-paid life and disability insurance, along with optional voluntary benefits such as accident and critical illness coverage. Financial security is supported through a 401(k) plan with a 4% match and immediate vesting, as well as performance-based incentive programs, including eligibility for a Short-Term Incentive Plan tied to operational results. For work-life balance, the package offers unlimited PTO, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 annually, an Employee Assistance Program, onsite training opportunities, and uniform subsidies for eligible roles. Benefits apply to employees working 30+ hours per week, with 401(k) available to all employees.
How to Apply
Take the first step on your new career path! To submit yourself for consideration for this role, simply click the apply button and complete our mobile-friendly online application. Once we’ve reviewed your application details, a recruiter will reach out to you with next steps!
Equal Opportunity Statement
As an equal opportunity employer, Dahl Consulting welcomes candidates of all backgrounds and experiences to apply. If this position sounds like the right opportunity for you, we encourage you to take the next step and connect with us. We look forward to meeting you!
 
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