Production Scheduler

Voyant Beauty•Olive Branch, MS

About The Position

Voyant Beauty believes our people are more than just employees; they’re the driving force behind everything we achieve. Our culture fosters teamwork, respect, and camaraderie, ensuring that every individual’s contribution is valued and celebrated. We invest in their growth, providing opportunities for development and advancement within our dynamic team. Voyant Beauty is a company that specializes in the development and manufacturing, of beauty, personal and home care products. We work with various brands, retailers, and businesses to create customer formulations and products tailored to their needs. This can include skincare, haircare, bath and body products, fragrances, and more. Essentially, Voyant Beauty serves as a one-stop-shop for companies looking to bring their beauty and personal care product ideas to life. Safety is a core value at Voyant Beauty. We prioritize the well-being of our team members, ensuring a safe and secure environment where everyone can thrive and excel. If you’re seeking to be part of a team where your talents are valued, your safety is paramount, and your efforts contribute to meaningful change, then Voyant Beauty is the place for you. Come join us and be a part of our journey. A Brief Overview The Production Scheduler is responsible for overseeing and optimizing the production scheduling process to ensure efficient and effective use of resources and timely delivery of products. This role has ownership of the production schedule and timelines, while coordinating with various departments to develop and implement a comprehensive production schedule that aligns with customer demand and inventory policies. This role may be required to work with customers directly on scheduling related topics as well as act as the scheduling subject matter expert for the site.

Requirements

Production Planning (High proficiency)
Supply Chain Management (High proficiency)
Data Analysis (High proficiency)
Process Improvement (High proficiency)
Resource Allocation (High proficiency)
Schedule Management (High proficiency)
Inventory Control (High proficiency)
Cross-functional Coordination (High proficiency)
Safety Compliance (High proficiency)
Quality Assurance (High proficiency)
MS Excel (Advanced proficiency)
Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business or related field (Preferred)
1-3 years in production scheduling of a high SKU count manufacturing environment (Preferred)
1-3 years make to Order experience (Preferred)
1-3 years contract Manufacturing experience (Preferred)

Nice To Haves

Certification in supply management (Preferred)
Certification in supply chain operations (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Create daily, weekly, and at times monthly, production schedules to optimize resource allocation and efficiency using inputs such as customer orders, MRP, customer forecasts, equipment and labor constraints, capacity plans, and historical production.
Track production progress against the schedule, identifying potential delays and taking corrective actions to achieve commitments to the company and customers.
Inform relevant stakeholders, including production, customer service, quality, et al, about any schedule or priority changes ensuring all teams are informed and aligned.
Coordinate with the materials and quality teams to ensure timely availability of raw materials and components needed for production.
Identify and resolve production issues that could impact delivery timelines, such as equipment breakdowns, quality concerns, or labor shortages.
Utilize production data to analyze trends, identify areas for improvement, and refine scheduling strategies.
Generate regular reports on production status, key performance indicators (KPIs), and potential risks to management.
Support inventory management by scheduling production based on stock levels.
Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards in production scheduling.
Prepare and present detailed production performance reports for senior management.
Develop contingency plans for potential production disruptions.
Act as the key liaison for scheduling-related audits and assessments.
Ensure accurate documentation of scheduling procedures and updates.