Production control scheduler vs production clerk

The differences between production control schedulers and production clerks can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 1-2 years to become both a production control scheduler and a production clerk. Additionally, a production control scheduler has an average salary of $59,625, which is higher than the $32,281 average annual salary of a production clerk.

The top three skills for a production control scheduler include production control, MRP and production environment. The most important skills for a production clerk are basic math, data entry, and safety procedures.

Production control scheduler vs production clerk overview

	Production Control Scheduler	Production Clerk
Yearly salary	$59,625	$32,281
Hourly rate	$28.67	$15.52
Growth rate	-3%	-3%
Number of jobs	91,345	241,271
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 53%	High School Diploma, 31%
Average age	45	45
Years of experience	2	2

Production control scheduler vs production clerk salary

Production control schedulers and production clerks have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Production Control Scheduler	Production Clerk
Average salary	$59,625	$32,281
Salary range	Between $42,000 And $84,000	Between $25,000 And $40,000
Highest paying City	-	Minneapolis, MN
Highest paying state	-	Massachusetts
Best paying company	-	Rich Products
Best paying industry	-	Manufacturing

Differences between production control scheduler and production clerk education

There are a few differences between a production control scheduler and a production clerk in terms of educational background:

	Production Control Scheduler	Production Clerk
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 53%	High School Diploma, 31%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	Western Carolina University	Western Carolina University

Production control scheduler vs production clerk demographics

Here are the differences between production control schedulers' and production clerks' demographics:

	Production Control Scheduler	Production Clerk
Average age	45	45
Gender ratio	Male, 59.3% Female, 40.7%	Male, 31.8% Female, 68.2%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 10.1% Unknown, 4.9% Hispanic or Latino, 16.7% Asian, 7.0% White, 60.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%	Black or African American, 10.3% Unknown, 4.9% Hispanic or Latino, 16.9% Asian, 7.0% White, 60.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
LGBT Percentage	11%	11%

Differences between production control scheduler and production clerk duties and responsibilities

Production control scheduler example responsibilities.

Manage orders, capacity planning base on machine capacity, times and process of ERP.
Utilize EDI communications to manage customer requirements and shipment coordination.
Work with production managers / supervisors to optimize inventory and WIP levels.
Process monthly closing of WIP orders, and budget accounts for production area.
Enter complex orders into ERP system as well as monitor order entry and labor tickets.
Requisition plan material by MRP exception messages; compile inventory records (set up and coordinate deliveries).

Production clerk example responsibilities.

Flight line expediter ensures maintenance accomplishment and sortie production by managing, controlling and directing allocate resources and personnel.
Clean windows, glass partitions, and mirrors with water and other cleaners with sponges and squeegees.
Coordinate with multiple sewing facilities to expedite late customer orders.
Ship via fed ex and ups.
Observe and follow GMP guidelines ensuring product quality.
Perform cycle counting of WIP and complete inventories.

Production control scheduler vs production clerk skills

Common production control scheduler skills

Production Control, 19%
MRP, 11%
Production Environment, 9%
Production Process, 7%
ERP, 6%
Inventory Control, 5%

Common production clerk skills

Basic Math, 16%
Data Entry, 16%
Safety Procedures, 8%
Math, 8%
Production Reports, 4%
GMP, 4%

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