Production Scheduler - Drilling Services (DS)

Job Overview Weatherford is hiring a Manufacturing Production Scheduler for our Wallingford facility. The Manufacturing Scheduler will be working within a supportive, inclusive team in a fast-paced, progressive environment. Weatherford provides training, excellent benefits and fantastic career progression. The Manufacturing Scheduler is responsible for ensuring the timely execution of production activities on shop floor by creating, monitoring, and adjusting the production schedule in line with demand and capacity constraints. Responsibilities Create detailed production schedules that align with demand, resource availability, and manufacturing capabilities. Assess capacity and workload weekly, implementing measures to prevent overload. Eliminate shop overload by distributing the load evenly among work centers with similar capability and establish outsourcing plan wherever needed. Coordinate with production [ Assembly and machine shop], to ensure schedules are realistic and achievable. Respond promptly to changes in demand or production disruptions, adjusting the schedule as necessary. Monitor production progress, ensuring that WO operation start/request dates are achieved as planned. Ensure Work orders with outside process operations are sent on time to suppliers. Optimize production sequences to minimize lead times and maximize resource utilization. Collaborate with the manufacturing planner to align daily production schedules with monthly and weekly manufacturing plans. Work with warehouse team to ensure that required materials are pulled and staged for scheduled Work orders. Evaluate potential schedule risks and develop mitigation strategies through outsourcing. Provide regular updates to management on schedule adherence, highlighting any deviations and corrective actions taken. University Degree/Diploma &/or 4+ years related experience Legally authorized to work Minimum 2 years + of experience in shop floor manufacturing planning Ability to interact in English and potentially other language relevant in local hub Intermediate Excel user and proficient in MS Office suite, Power BI Experience in ERP systems (JDE 9.1) Bachelors degree in Supply Chain, Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP) or Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), Sourcing Certificate 6+ years of experience in a scheduling, supply chain position Qualifications Required University Degree/Diploma &/or 4+ years related experience Legally authorized to work Minimum 2 years + of experience in shop floor manufacturing planning Ability to interact in English and potentially other language relevant in local hub Intermediate Excel user and proficient in MS Office suite, Power BI Experience in ERP systems (JDE 9.1) Preferred Bachelors degree in Supply Chain, Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP) or Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), Sourcing Certificate 6+ years of experience in a scheduling, supply chain position