Position Summary

ID3 Group, a leading custom fabrication company specializing in scenic environments, exhibits, and experiential builds, is seeking an experienced Production Scheduler to support the CAD/Detailing and production teams.

The Production Scheduler is responsible for coordinating drawing releases, managing detailing priorities, and aligning project schedules with fabrication capacity. This role ensures that projects move efficiently from design through detailing, fabrication, finishing, and installation by maintaining clear visibility of timelines, resources, and project milestones.

This position requires strong coordination with Project Managers, CAD Detailers, Shop Foremen, Procurement, and Installation teams to maintain accurate schedules and ensure fabrication drawings are released in time to meet production and installation deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

Production Scheduling & Planning

Develop and maintain comprehensive production schedules for projects moving through the CAD/Detailing department.
Build project timelines using backward scheduling from installation dates to determine detailing, fabrication, and finishing deadlines.
Coordinate priorities for CAD detailing based on fabrication schedules and project deadlines.
Monitor shop capacity and coordinate scheduling across Carpentry, Scenic, Metal, and Paint departments.
Identify potential production conflicts, bottlenecks, or delays and proactively communicate solutions.

Drawing & Fabrication Release Coordination

Track Release-for-Fabrication (RFF) drawing milestones to ensure drawings are issued to the shop in alignment with the production schedule.
Coordinate with CAD detailers to ensure fabrication drawings are completed, reviewed, and approved before scheduled release dates.
Maintain visibility of drawing revisions, approvals, and release status.
Ensure fabrication teams receive the correct drawing versions and updates.

Project Coordination

Work closely with Project Managers and Design teams to confirm project timelines, milestones, and changes in scope.
Participate in production meetings to review upcoming work, schedule updates, and resource planning.
Coordinate with procurement to ensure materials are ordered and delivered based on fabrication timelines.
Support planning for installation schedules, shipping timelines, and site readiness.

Production Monitoring & Reporting

Track project progress through the detailing and fabrication pipeline.
Provide regular schedule updates and reporting to leadership and project management.
Maintain scheduling documentation within project management software, spreadsheets, or ERP systems.
Monitor schedule adherence and adjust priorities as needed to maintain project delivery timelines.

Qualifications

3–5 years of experience in production scheduling, manufacturing planning, or project coordination.
Experience working in custom fabrication, scenic production, exhibit fabrication, millwork, or themed environments strongly preferred.
Familiarity with CAD detailing processes and fabrication drawing workflows.
Strong understanding of production sequencing and shop operations.
Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
Strong communication and coordination skills across multiple departments.

Preferred Skills

Familiarity with Release-for-Fabrication (RFF) processes.
Experience using production scheduling software, ERP systems, or project management tools.
Understanding of fabrication processes including carpentry, metal fabrication, scenic finishing, and paint.

Work Environment

This position operates primarily from the ID3 Group fabrication facility in Atlanta, GA and requires regular interaction with both office staff and production teams on the shop floor. The environment is fast-paced and project-driven, with multiple custom builds moving through the shop simultaneously.

Physical Requirements

Ability to walk the production floor to coordinate with fabrication teams.
Ability to sit for extended periods while working with scheduling systems and project documentation.
Ability to review technical drawings and project documentation.

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