Production Control Coordinator - Scheduler

STATES INDUSTRIES LLC•Eugene, OR

7d•$31 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Control Coordinator - Scheduler is responsible for maintaining the production schedule, monitoring work in process (WIP), and coordinating production priorities to support customer due dates and timely shipment. This position works closely with the Production Control Manager and serves as a liaison between Production, Shipping, and Sales.

Requirements

Minimum three years’ experience in production scheduling, production control, manufacturing planning, expediting, or a related manufacturing role.
Experience in a multi-step manufacturing environment.
Experience coordinating production activities across departments and/or shifts.
Frequent computer use and regular use of D365 ERP, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and other planning and business systems.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment where production priorities, customer requirements, equipment availability, and material conditions may change throughout the day.
Frequent communication and coordination with employees and leaders throughout the manufacturing operation.
Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the position.

Nice To Haves

Plywood manufacturing preferred.
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business, Manufacturing, Engineering, or a related discipline preferred.
Hardwood plywood or wood-products manufacturing experience is beneficial but not required.

Responsibilities

Update and maintain the master schedule for layup presses based on customer due dates, material availability, production requirements, and mill conditions.
Identify and schedule blanks and needed to support the production schedule.
Monitor WIP and work with Value Stream Managers and proactively follow up on delayed, incomplete, and priority orders to keep production moving and meet customer commitments.
Track remake/relay requirements and ensure relays are scheduled and prioritized appropriately.
Develop, update, and distribute Priority Lists for day and swing shifts.
Work With VSMs and departmental Mentors and leads to ensure priority completion is realistic and achievable.
Adjust schedules and priorities in response to material shortages, production delays, equipment constraints, quality issues, remakes, Engineering projects and changing customer needs.
Maintain production tracking sheets and reports for WIP, order status, priorities, remakes, and other production-control needs.
Utilize Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Excel, including pivot tables, to track, analyze, and communicate production information.
Serve as a liaison between Production, Shipping, and Sales regarding order status, priorities, scheduling changes, and potential delays.
Attend the daily Sales and Production meeting to provide input and receive feedback.
When required, lead this meeting as a stand in for the Production Control Manager.
Communicate potential scheduling or customer due-date issues promptly and escalate significant conflicts or constraints to the Production Control Manager.
Perform other production-control duties as assigned.