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Production Scheduling Assistant Jobs in Chicago, IL

TRG

Production Manager

Chicago Heights, IL · On-site

Ensure production schedules meet customer expectations, production capacity, and inventory levels ... Assist to keep production running and meet monthly targets for output, recovery rate, flux/gas ...

Nehemiah Group

Farm Production Assistant

Chicago, IL · On-site

$16.60/hr

Farm Production Assistant Southside Blooms Location: Chicago, IL Type: Part Time / Seasonal ... production schedules and crop plans Helping with pest and disease monitoring under guidance ...

RTC

Assistant Production Supervisor

Romeoville, IL · On-site

The Assistant Production Supervisor will be responsible for ensuring the effective utilization of ... Follows production schedules to ensure production orders are completed on time. * Coordinates ...

Stratus

Production Planner

Elmhurst, IL

Support daily production planning and scheduling activities to help meet customer commitments and ... * Assist with balancing planning workloads during demand fluctuations, large program launches, and ...

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Stratus

Production Planner

Elmhurst, IL · On-site

Support daily production planning and scheduling activities to help meet customer commitments and ... * Assist with balancing planning workloads during demand fluctuations, large program launches, and ...

Grunt Style, LLC

Production Assistant

Carol Stream, IL · On-site

$17/hr

The Production Assistant supports Grunt Style garment decoration operations by blending key ... Schedule requirements may include working days, afternoons, nights, 1st shift, 2nd shift, or ...

Grunt Style, LLC

Production Assistant

Carol Stream, IL · On-site

$17/hr

The Production Assistant supports Grunt Style garment decoration operations by blending key ... Schedule requirements may include working days, afternoons, nights, 1st shift, 2nd shift, or ...

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How much do production scheduling assistant jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 1, 2026, the average hourly pay for production scheduling assistant in Chicago, IL is $19.43, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.87 and $20.58 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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1st Shift Scheduler

Aurora, IL

Hughes Recruiting & Consulting
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$21/hr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 19 days ago

Job description

Scheduler: Aurora, Illinois
 
Our customer in Aurora, Illinois is seeking a detail-oriented and organized individual to join their team. We’re recruiting a Scheduler to work full-time on 1st shift. As a Scheduler, you will support Production Planners with scheduling activities, production priorities, and manufacturing coordination to help meet customer requirements and operational goals.
 
Responsibilities of the Scheduler:
  • Assist with coordinating daily production schedules to support customer requirements and manufacturing priorities.
  • Monitor production progress and communicate schedule changes, delays, and potential issues to the Production Planner.
  • Assist in identifying material shortages, scheduling conflicts, work-center constraints, and production bottlenecks for review.
  • Update ERP/MRP systems with production schedules, job information, quantities, dates, and status changes as directed.
  • Maintain scheduling reports, production tracking tools, and planning spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel.
  • Assist with reviewing completed jobs and production records to ensure information is accurate and ready for work-order closure.
  • Coordinate with Purchasing, Inventory Control, Engineering, and Operations to obtain and communicate information needed by the Production Planner.
  • Track open production orders and follow up on outstanding items that may affect the schedule.
  • Prepare reports and provide scheduling information to Production Planners to support planning decisions.
  • Assist with analyzing schedule performance and identifying opportunities for process improvement.
  • Perform other production planning and scheduling support activities as directed by the Production Planner or Production Management.
 
Scheduler Requirements and Qualifications:
  • 1–2 years of experience in production scheduling, planning, manufacturing coordination, or a related manufacturing environment preferred.
  • Experience in metal manufacturing, fabrication, machining, or a similar industrial environment is a plus.
  • Basic understanding of production planning, inventory control, manufacturing processes, and production flow.
  • Strong Microsoft Excel skills required.
  • Experience using ERP/MRP systems preferred.
  • Infor CSI (SyteLine) experience is a strong plus.
  • Strong organizational and analytical skills with attention to detail.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to follow established processes and work effectively under the direction.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
 
Pay for Scheduler: Starting at $21/hour.
 
Scheduler Benefits:
  • Health insurance.
  • Paid time off.
  • 401k with company match.
  • Paid weekly.
  • Direct deposit.
  • Paid training.
 
Type: 1st Shift, Full-time
 
Schedule: Monday - Friday from 7:30am - 3:30pm..
 
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Are you ready to move from the worries of today to your dreams of tomorrow? If so, give Hughes a call. We are the top-rated staffing, recruiting, and HR experts in the region. We are headquartered in Freeport, IL and have 11 locations across Illinois, Wisconsin, and Minnesota. Where we have offices, we have connections to the best local jobs! Walk in our doors and you’ll find friendly professional staff who dig deep, get results, and most importantly have fun! The reviews speak for themselves, at Hughes we quickly hook you up with companies that offer competitive pay rates, great culture & benefits, and a chance to elevate your life. We offer health insurance and 401(k) too to all our employees. To get the ball rolling, visit us online at www.hughesrecruiting.com and complete our application.  We’ll be in touch soon!