Job Description:

Our client is seeking an Scheduling Coordinator to join their team. The Scheduling Coordinator will be responsible for planning and coordinating production activities across multiple product lines to ensure on-time delivery and optimal utilization of shop capacity. This role analyzes published lead times, shop load capacities, and demand requirements to develop and maintain an efficient production schedule that aligns with operational goals and service level expectations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain production schedules for multiple product lines based on forecast, order demand, and priority requirements.
• Analyze published lead times, work center capacities, and shop load data to make informed scheduling decisions.
• Balance workload across departments to optimize resource utilization and minimize bottlenecks.
• Collaborate with production, procurement, engineering, and customer service teams to resolve scheduling conflicts and ensure alignment.
• Expedite critical orders and communicate risks, delays, or capacity limitations to stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate data within ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) to support scheduling visibility and reporting.
• Continuously evaluate and improve scheduling processes to increase efficiency and throughput.

Key Competencies:

• Capacity planning & load balancing
• Analytical thinking & problem-solving
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Time management and prioritization
• Adaptability in a dynamic production environment

Education & Experience:

• High School and/or Technical School is required.
• One or more years of related work experience, preferably in a construction related field.
• Bachelor’s Degree, or associate’s degree in a construction related field is preferred
• Requires a basic knowledge of lean manufacturing and operational excellence.
• Basic project management skills such as communication, leadership, team management, negotiation, personal organization, and risk management are required.
• Strong customer service experience and abilities are required.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills are required.
• The ability to read, interpret, comprehend and organize technical documentation (architectural drawings, elevator architectural submittals, and elevator layout drawings) is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook) is required.
• Requires the ability to work with mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages and decimals.
• Must be organized and detail-oriented to manage multiple projects.
• Must be able to manage time effectively to ensure high productivity and efficiency.
• Must be able to work independently.

Salary/Rate: $20-$25/HR (depends on experience level). This is a contract position with candidates expected to work 40 hours/ week.

About Us

Peterson Technology Partners (PTP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a transparent, inclusive, and human-centered hiring experience.

For more than 28 years, PTP has operated as one of the top IT staffing and recruiting firms in the USA—built on trust, long-term partnerships, and technical excellence.

Based in the Chicago suburb of Park Ridge, IL, our team of more than 500 employees and consultants is dedicated to:

• Helping every client make the best hiring decisions possible
• Matching professionals with the right IT jobs and career opportunities

As part of that commitment, we believe in providing clear information about how our hiring technologies work and how your data is used. The following section outlines our AI-assisted interview process and your rights as a candidate.

AI-Assisted Interview Experience (Pete & Gabi – Rebecca):

To provide a consistent, fair, and flexible experience for all candidates, we use AI-assisted tools to support parts of the interview process. This includes our proprietary AI platform Pete & Gabi, which includes AI recruiter Rebecca.

These AI hiring tools help us:

• Conduct recorded video interviews
• Transcribe interviews
• Summarize candidate responses
• Generate job-related insights
• Streamline communication and scheduling

Please note that:

• The AI does NOT make hiring decisions; all decisions are made by our human recruiters, hiring managers, or client partners.
• The AI does not evaluate facial expressions, emotions, or physical traits; it is used only to support fairness, consistency, and efficiency.

If you prefer a non-AI interview format, we will gladly provide an alternative.