Job Description

Who we are. At Mercer Mass Timber we are exceptional people making mass timber for a more sustainable world. We are North America’s largest Mass Timber Manufacturer, with facilities in Penticton, British Columbia, Spokane Valley, WA, and Conway, Arkansas with a combined annual production capacity of over 255,000 cubic metres of mass timber. MMT is part of Mercer International, a leading forest products company who is one of the world’s largest market pulp producers and operates the world’s largest sawmill. Mercer has operations in Canada, Germany and the United States.

Reporting to the Master Planner, the Assistant Scheduler will be responsible for developing, implementing, and managing production schedules to ensure timely, efficient, and cost-effective manufacturing of glulam, CLT, and other engineered wood products. This role will work closely with production, logistics, procurement, project management, and the sales teams to coordinate the flow of materials and labor in alignment with project timelines and customer delivery expectations.

This is an on-site position located at our facility in Conway, AR.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage daily, weekly, and long-term production schedules in alignment with project deadlines and plant capacity.
• Maintain data integrity by reviewing, correcting, and uploading production job data into core Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP/MRP) systems (e.g., SAP, Epicor) via specialized platforms like the Production Data Engine and Costing Engine.
• Collaborate with project management and sales teams to understand project priorities, change orders, and delivery commitments.
• Coordinate material availability and inventory levels with procurement and inventory personnel to avoid delays and minimize waste.
• Monitor production progress and adjust schedules to account for disruptions (machine downtime, labor shortages, material delays, etc.).
• Analyze labor and equipment capacity to optimize resource allocation and reduce bottlenecks.
• Lead scheduling meetings with cross-functional teams to align on timelines, identify risks, and implement corrective actions.
• Provide accurate lead-time estimates and production forecasts to stakeholders.
• Develop KPIs to measure schedule adherence and continuously improve scheduling processes.
• Support production planning for prefabrication, CNC machining, and panel assembly processes.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards in all scheduling decisions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 2+ years of experience in production scheduling or operations planning in a manufacturing environment (mass timber or construction products preferred).
• Strong understanding of engineered wood manufacturing processes, including CNC operations and panel assembly.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Epicor, etc.) and production scheduling software.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methods is a plus.

Salary and Benefits

• The salary range for this position is $50,000 to $60,000 (USD). Your salary will be commensurate with your education and experience
• Our group benefits package, which has no waiting period, includes extended health and dental benefits
• 401(k) retirement savings plan

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