Production control scheduler vs project scheduler

The differences between production control schedulers and project schedulers 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 project scheduler. Additionally, a project scheduler has an average salary of $85,491, which is higher than the $59,625 average annual salary of a production control scheduler.

The top three skills for a production control scheduler include production control, MRP and production environment. The most important skills for a project scheduler are project management, primavera p6, and project controls.

Production control scheduler vs project scheduler overview

	Production Control Scheduler	Project Scheduler
Yearly salary	$59,625	$85,491
Hourly rate	$28.67	$41.10
Growth rate	-3%	-3%
Number of jobs	91,345	17,065
Job satisfaction	-	5
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 53%	Bachelor's Degree, 68%
Average age	45	45
Years of experience	2	2

Production control scheduler vs project scheduler salary

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

	Production Control Scheduler	Project Scheduler
Average salary	$59,625	$85,491
Salary range	Between $42,000 And $84,000	Between $61,000 And $118,000
Highest paying City	-	San Francisco, CA
Highest paying state	-	California
Best paying company	-	AstraZeneca
Best paying industry	-	Professional

Differences between production control scheduler and project scheduler education

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

	Production Control Scheduler	Project Scheduler
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 53%	Bachelor's Degree, 68%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	Western Carolina University	Western Carolina University

Production control scheduler vs project scheduler demographics

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

	Production Control Scheduler	Project Scheduler
Average age	45	45
Gender ratio	Male, 59.3% Female, 40.7%	Male, 67.8% Female, 32.2%
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, 10.2% Unknown, 4.9% Hispanic or Latino, 16.9% Asian, 7.0% White, 60.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
LGBT Percentage	11%	11%

Differences between production control scheduler and project scheduler 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).

Project scheduler example responsibilities.

Manage WIP at outside vendors to ensure the timely completion of orders and desire priorities are achieve.
Manage multiple fee pools (CPFF, CPAF, and CPIF).
Deliver assets and manage QA segment for creative team
Make purchase requisitions in MAXIMO program, inventory, accounts payable and manage budget.
Manage daily ERP requirements for work order release to the manufacturing floor to ensure on-time delivery.
Manage logistics activities with suppliers and carry out plans to gather, box and ship material for overseas projects.

Production control scheduler vs project scheduler skills

Common production control scheduler skills

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

Common project scheduler skills

Project Management, 10%
Primavera P6, 8%
Project Controls, 6%
Microsoft Project, 5%
Work Breakdown Structure, 4%
Scheduling Software, 4%

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