Production Scheduler Job at SURESTAFF Inc, Lake Forest, IL

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  • SURESTAFF Inc
  • Lake Forest, IL

Job Description

Production Scheduler

Surestaff is immediately hiring a Production Scheduler for a large, well-known client in Lake Forest, IL. The Production Scheduler is responsible for planning and coordinating work processes to ensure optimal resource use and on-time delivery of products. They act as a critical link between sales demand and shop-floor execution. Surestaff is invested in their team members! All Temp-To-Hire employees are offered competitive compensation $18-20/HR as well as a benefits package including health insurance (medical, dental, and vision).

Available shifts include - 1st: 6:00am - 2:30pm M-F

Production Scheduler Duties and Responsibilities
  • Create and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules based on customer demand and plant capacity.
  • Balance labor, machine capacity, and materials to maximize throughput and efficiency.
  • Collaborate with procurement and inventory teams to ensure raw materials are available before production starts.
  • Provide quick responses to unforeseen issues such as machine breakdowns, supply shortages, or urgent customer "rush" orders.
  • Generate reports on production attainment, lead times, and capacity constraints to brief leadership on operational status.
  • Analyze historical data to identify bottlenecks and implement Lean or continuous improvement strategies to reduce waste.
Production Scheduler Requirements and Qualifications
  • Knowledge of supply chain management, or industrial engineering.
  • Experience with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Visual Manufacturing) and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
  • Certified in Planning and Inventory Management preferred.
  • Strong organizational and multitasking abilities to manage competing priorities
  • Excellent communication skills for coordinating across cross-functional teams like engineering, sales, and logistics
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills to resolve scheduling conflicts and capacity issues.
About Surestaff

At Surestaff, we are dedicated to helping individuals unlock their career potential through meaningful job opportunities. As a leading staffing agency in the light industrial and manufacturing space, we pride ourselves on connecting talent with top employers across the Midwest and Southeast. With an estimated yearly revenue of $295 million, Surestaff was recently named one of the largest staffing firms in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA).

We understand that finding the right job is about more than just a paycheck it's about finding the opportunity that fits your skills, goals, and lifestyle. Here are the benefits youll enjoy when you partner with us:

  • Access to a wide range of job opportunities
  • Competitive pay
  • Health and Wellness Programs (including EAP)
  • Medical benefits including medical, vision, dental, and prescriptions
  • Electronic weekly pay
  • Employee Advocacy & Personalized Job Support

Surestaff also follows all applicable state and local laws regarding sick time, paid time off, and retirement savings programs. Surestaff is an equal opportunity employer.

Notice Regarding the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Employment Decisions In accordance with the Illinois Human Rights Act, we are providing this notice to inform all applicants and employees that artificial intelligence (AI) tools may be used at various stages of our employment processes. This may include recruitment, screening, hiring, promotion, or other employment?related evaluations. AI tools may assist in reviewing application materials, assessing qualifications, or supporting decision?making. These tools do not replace human judgment; rather, they are used to support consistent and efficient evaluation.

Our commitment to speed-to-hire means we work efficiently to get you placed in the right role, fast. If you're ready to take control of your career, explore exciting opportunities, and gain experience that lasts, then Surestaff is the place for you. Lets get started today!

Job Tags

Weekly pay, Temporary work, Start working today, Local area, Immediate start, Shift work

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