Production Scheduler
About The Position
The Production Scheduler plans and prepares production schedules for the manufacture of all demand. May coordinate with Supply Planning, Production, and Engineering. Draws up master schedule to establish sequence and lead time of each operation to meet shipping dates according to sales forecasts or customer orders. The production schedule is based on customer requirements, safety stocks, material availability and production capacity. This position works closely with Customer Service, Supply Chain, Production and the Sales team on a daily basis. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required.
Requirements
- Minimum High School Diploma
- Strong computer skills are required including familiarity with Windows-based programs such as Microsoft productivity tools (e.g., Excel, Word, and Outlook)
- Familiar with MAS
- Familiar with CRM
- 2-5 years' experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in a materials role
Nice To Haves
- Preferred Associates Degree with focus in Business or Supply Chain disciplines
- Highly desired 4-year degree in Technical, Operations or Supply Chain Management
- 5 + years' experience in a Planning position
- Above average knowledge of manufacturing capabilities and processes
- Strong background in ERP
- An understanding of master scheduling in a build to order and make to stock processes
- Highly organized-demonstrates strong organizational and planning skills
Responsibilities
- Creates and maintains production schedules for all products.
- Analyzes production specifications and plant capacity data and performs mathematical calculations to determine manufacturing processes, tools, and Human Resource requirements.
- Plans sequence of filling, assembly, and other manufacturing operations for guidance of production team members
- Confers with department Leads and Senior Lead to determine status of assigned workload or constraints
- Expedites operations that delay schedules and alters schedules to meet unforeseen conditions
- Prepares production reports
- Works with buyer/planner(s) to expedite material shortages
- Leads production planning meetings and completes assigned tasks from the meetings, acting as liaison for customer order ship dates
- Communicates shortages and resolutions to purchasing and production
- Facilitates the flow of materials to and from various work areas (sequencing)
- Provides sales with order ship dates and communicates schedule date changes
- Able to follow departmental SOP's
- Interfaces with Shipping/Receiving regarding incoming shipments on a daily basis
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
