Production Scheduler

SWISS KRONO Group•Barnwell, SC

34d•Onsite

About The Position

For more than 50 years, the SWISS KRONO Group has transformed natural raw materials into innovative solutions for interiors, building materials, and flooring. With about 5,000 employees across more than 10 plants worldwide, the Group delivers high-quality wood-based products. Committed to sustainability and resource efficiency, it sources from sustainable forestry and leverages shared expertise to set standards in design, quality, and value.

Requirements

3 Years of production scheduling or manufacturing related experience.
Demonstrated in depth knowledge of production scheduling.
Demonstrated knowledge of ERP planning systems (SAP desired).
Must have the ability to recognize and read safety signs, shipping documents, and packaging labels.
Proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite, with high proficiency using Microsoft Excel.
Meticulous attention to detail with a strong focus on accuracy and process discipline.
Ability to work effectively both independently and within a collaborative team environment.
Strong time management skills with a clear sense of urgency and accountability.
Able to perform efficiently under pressure while supporting and motivating team members to meet operational demands.
Flexible and adaptable to the changing needs of the organization.
Capable of presenting and interpreting numerical data clearly and effectively to support decision-making.
Strong interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of SAP Planning (Preferred).
Ability and aptitude to troubleshoot system issues and determine resolution.

Responsibilities

Plan, control, and maintain production planning activities for designated departments within SAP to ensure alignment with production capacity and customer demand.
Collaborate closely with Sales, Customer Service, and the Planning Manager to align production schedules with customer orders, demand forecasts, and service level commitments.
Communicate demand, production status, and schedule priorities across the facility to ensure all departments are aligned on volumes, timelines, and schedule performance metrics.
Work closely with the Production Scheduler and cross-functionally with Sales, Purchasing, Production, Engineering, Quality, and other teams to resolve scheduling conflicts and ensure production goals and customer commitments are achieved.
Maintain and update scheduling and production data within ERP systems, master planning tools, and operational worksheets to support accurate planning and reporting.
Ensure all related SOPs, planning tools, and documentation are current, accurate, and consistently followed.
Track and document key operational metrics, including available capacity, anticipated downtime, peak production levels, schedule adherence, and deviations from plan.
Anticipate potential supply chain disruptions and work proactively with internal teams to minimize risks and maintain production continuity.
Monitor production performance against established targets and implement corrective actions to address deviations.
Analyze customer demand trends and coordinate with Sales and Customer Service to adjust production plans to meet changing market needs and delivery expectations.