Planner / Scheduler at Illinois Electric Works Inc. – Granite City, Illinois

About Illinois Electric Works

Illinois Electric Works is a trusted industrial services and repair organization serving manufacturing, utilities, municipalities, and industrial customers throughout the Midwest. As an EASA-certified service provider, we are committed to quality, reliability, safety, and technical excellence in everything we do.

We are seeking a detail-oriented, organized, and proactive Planner / Scheduler to support our shop operations, improve workflow efficiency, and help ensure projects are completed safely, on time, and to customer expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and communicate the shop production schedule for repair, rewind, and field service work
• Plan labor and job routing based on capacity, priorities, and due dates
• Coordinate with shop supervisors, technicians, sales, purchasing, and customer service
• Review work orders, scope, labor estimates, and materials availability
• Monitor job progress and update schedules to address changes or constraints
• Track backlog, turnaround times, and on-time delivery performance
• Ensure accurate job documentation and service repair reports
• Support quoting and lead-time commitments with accurate scheduling input
• Assist with continuous improvement of workflow, job coordination, and scheduling processes
• Ensure scheduling practices align with EASA standards, safety requirements, and quality expectations
• Maintain accurate inventory levels and locations
• Ensure warehouse organization, safety, and efficiency

Who Thrives in This Role

This role is a great fit for someone who enjoys:

• Bringing structure and clarity to a busy work environment
• Working closely with operations and technical teams
• Problem-solving and keeping projects moving smoothly
• Supporting a mission-driven, customer-focused service organization

Qualifications

• Experience in industrial repair, manufacturing, warehouse, or service scheduling preferred
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to multitask and adjust priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Effective communicator and team collaborator
• Comfort with Microsoft Excel

Preferred· Electric motor repair, industrial service, or EASA shop experience· MotorBase Software, ERP or other scheduling system experience· APICS / ASCM background or supply chain experience

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Health, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid time off and holidays
• 401(k) matching
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Career growth opportunities within an established, reputable company

Pay: $52,00 - $72,800 annually