Production Scheduler - Fabrication
Group: Motion Systems Grp N. America
Division: Pneumatic (PDN)
Location : USA RICHLAND MI PNEUMATIC
Job Family : Planning
Job Type : Regular
Posted : Sep 17, 2026
Job ID : 68792
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This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S. Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements.
Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies. For more than a century, we've enabled engineering breakthroughs that make energy cleaner, transportation safer, medical treatments more effective, and manufacturing more efficient.
With empowered team members in more than 40 countries, Parker serves customers across aerospace & defense, energy, HVAC & refrigeration, in-plant & industrial equipment, off-highway and transportation.
Our scale is global, but our purpose is personal. We enable breakthroughs that improve lives, strengthen communities and create a brighter future.
Our Purpose - Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow - comes to life through our people-first culture where teamwork drives performance, inclusion fuels innovation and growth is encouraged. This environment fosters collaboration and empowers team members from engineering and manufacturing to finance, supply chain, human resources, information technology and beyond.
By combining deep expertise with an entrepreneurial spirit, we help customers succeed in markets that demand performance, reliability, and sustainability.
As we look to the future, Parker is advancing initiatives in energy efficiency and sustainability while developing the next generation of talent and leaders to engineer a better tomorrow.
Are you ready to shape a brighter future??
In Motion Systems Group and Pneumatic Division, we play a pivotal role in applications that change our world. We are in almost everything that moves. With our wide range of technologies, we help our customers solve their most complex engineering challenges by living our purpose: enabling engineering breakthroughs that lead to a better tomorrow.
We believe that our team members are our key assets and that a diverse workforce is a driving force to bring our purpose to life. We foster a culture where every team member feels safe, included and empowered.
We all belong, we all matter, and we all make a difference.
We have an exciting opening for aMaterial Buyer in Richland, MI. If you are looking for an opportunity to make an impact and grow your career, consider putting your experience in motion at Parker Pneumatic Division (PDN). Here you will find a passionate team built on a winning culture that puts our people and customers first. We are inspired by our purpose of Enabling Engineering Breakthrough that Lead to a Better Tomorrow.
The fabrication scheduler will review demand triggers to issue jobs in support of production needs. This role will work closely with other schedulers to optimize the kanban system, while prioritizing and expediting key components out of CNC and injection molding departments to support assembly.
Your Main Responsibilities:
Determine assembly priorities by utilizing PDN systems and tools to meet customer demand
Support cross-functional activities with buyers, internal manufacturing, sales, and shipping/receiving teams to ensure a smooth supply chain
-Primary contact for matters regarding fabrication schedule status or changes
Communicate potential shortages to production schedulers, customer service, and operations
Complete regular optimization of machine kanban loops for maximum manufacturing efficiency while maintaining desired inventory levels for assembly
Perform capacity and material availability analysis to assist with labor and overtime decisions
Participate in meetings to identify any supply risks and recommend actions to mitigate
Apply continuous improvement techniques and methods to internal processes and systems
Evaluate, recommend, and implement changes to the overall fabrication planning process consistent with continuous improvement goals
May lead or be assigned to a special project team
Share functional knowledge with others through training and mentorship opportunities
Actively participate in LEAN and Cost Reduction Programs
Focus on PDN metrics including (but not limited to) safety, customer on-time delivery, supplier OTIF, inventory and monitor other supporting metrics as appropriate
Utilize electronic kanban system (KanbanBox) to manage and audit daily fabrication runs, work closely with internal teams to align data and prioritize components that most effectively support assembly needs
We are looking for talent with:
- Minimum of 1 to 3 years' experience in operations, production planning/scheduling or inventory
4-year college degree in supply chain, business, or engineering
Certification preferred APICS CPIM, CSCP, or CPSM
Possess high level analytical and technical skills required to understand business practices and recommend proper automation opportunities
Must have intermediate to advanced computer skills, especially Excel, to analyze data and make recommendations
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills for effective interface with all internal and external stakeholders
Must be an innovator and embrace LEAN enterprises principles and practices
Good organization skills and detail oriented
SAP experience a plus
Basic kanban knowledge required
Basic problem solving and experience with Lean Tools/Kaizen
Competitive Compensation
- Participation in Annual Incentive Program
Benefit & Retirement Plans
Parker offers competitive benefit programs, including:
Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost.
401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay.
Company provided defined-contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay.
Career development and tuition reimbursement.
Other benefits including paid parental leave, short and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, a Care.com membership and financial planning assistance are provided at no cost to you.
Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates.
Paid Time Off and Company-Paid Holidays.
Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.
("Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor")
If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please go to Employees & Job Applicants | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (https://www.eeoc.gov/employees-job-applicants)
Drug-Free Workplace
In accordance with Parker's policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug-free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.
