Project Scheduler

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Position Objective:

The Project Scheduler is responsible for planning, coordinating, and optimizing installation and commissioning schedules for CNC machinery projects across North America. This role ensures alignment of resources, timelines, and project milestones across regional and global teams. The Project Scheduler plays a critical role in maximizing resource efficiency, supporting project execution, and maintaining flexibility in a fast-paced environment where schedules frequently change.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain installation and commissioning schedules across multiple concurrent CNC machinery projects 

• Coordinate scheduling for approximately 20–25 field service personnel (FTE) 

• Align North America scheduling with global (ROW) planning through frequent coordination with HQ 

• Collaborate with Project Managers, Project Coordinators, and Field Service Teams to ensure schedule accuracy and ensure the schedule reflects the full scope of project activities

• Track project progress and advise projects team of potential risks, delays or conflicts, and recommended strategies to mitigate issues

• Support other departments and internal teams in request for schedule to identify available capacity and slots

• Analyze current and forecasted workloads to determine capacity requirements

• Adjust schedules based on real-time changes, including technician availability and project needs 

• Coordinate schedules with assembly and manufacturing facilities to ensure readiness for installation and commissioning 

• Organize travel logistics for field teams, including flights, accommodations, and related arrangements 

• Schedule and coordinate specialty tools required for installations and ensure timely shipment 

• Assist in tracking shipments and ensuring alignment with installation schedules 

• Utilize scheduling and reporting tools such as RobEx, Salesforce, and Power BI 

• Communicate schedule updates clearly across internal and international stakeholders 

• Identify scheduling conflicts and proactively implement solutions to maintain project timelines 

We ask

• Strong organizational skills with a high attention to detail 

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment 

• Excellent communication skills across cross-functional and global teams 

• Ability to adapt quickly to changes and perform under time pressure 

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills 

• Minimum of 3 years scheduling experience

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience in scheduling, planning, or coordination roles 

• Experience within CNC machinery, industrial equipment, or technical service environments 

• Familiarity with resource planning and scheduling tools 

• Experience working in an international or global team environment 

• A valid driver's license, passport, and the ability for international travel required

• High school diploma or equivalent required

We offer

• Flextime policy

• Paid Time Off (i.e., PTO) that can be used as it’s accrued

• Paid Holidays effective date of hire

• Medical insurance (i.e., three plans available, PPO, HMO*, and PPO with HSA) effective date of hire

• Dental care

• Vision care

• 100% Voortman USA LLC paid life insurance

• Additional voluntary life insurance option

• 100% Voortman USA LLC paid short-term disability

• 50/50 premium split between Voortman USA LLC and employee for long-term disability (i.e., LTD)

• 401K plan available with Company contribution

About Voortman

Join Voortman

Voortman is growing and we’re preparing to move into our brand-new Production Facility and Offices in April 2026. With over 70 team members currently based in Fresno and Monee, this relocation marks a major step forward in our commitment to serving customers across North America and investing in the future of our workforce.

As part of a global organization headquartered in the Netherlands with more than 750 employees, Voortman is a leader in designing and building advanced CNC steel processing machines, developing intelligent software solutions, and delivering outstanding customer service.

This move reflects our long-term vision for growth, innovation, and excellence. We’re actively recruiting driven individuals who want to be part of a forward-thinking team shaping the future of steel processing.

Be part of our next chapter. Grow with Voortman.