Production Scheduler

Novolex•Vancouver, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Scheduler is responsible for proactively maintaining and continuously improving the production schedule. The production schedule is the plan the plant uses to produce finished goods in an efficient manner, enabling us to service our customers, both internal and external. The Production Scheduler is responsible for complete and accurate communication to all levels of the Supply Chain Team, providing the necessary information in a clear and concise manner, enabling the group to achieve the performance level necessary to provide exemplary service. They are responsible for buying and maintaining inventory for manufacturing purposes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.), preferably in a business, technical or behavioral science discipline or a combination of education and 5-10 years of work-related experience equivalent to a four-year college degree required
Knowledge of arithmetic, structured problem-solving tools, and their applications, using these abilities to analyze and create proactive solutions to reduce or eliminate problems in production and enhancing our ability to service customers, both internal and external
Ability to identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions, involving as many resources as necessary to bring the issue to quick and accurate resolution, involving department and plant management on an “as needed” basis
Ability to work independently with minimum supervision to complete job tasks
Team player with ability to build lasting productive business relationships with suppliers, customers, management, and peers
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods
Microsoft Office knowledge with an emphasis in Excel, working with and creating Pivot Tables
Previous experience in ERP systems including PRMS or SAP
Strong knowledge of forecasting and demand planning
Strong communications skills as you will interface with the Factory Manager, Plant Supervisors and Operators, Corporate Procurement, Distribution, and Customer Service

Responsibilities

Calculate figures such as required amounts of labor, materials, and manufacturing costs, using production schedules, MRP/MPS system and reports, calculators, or computers
Compile information, such as production rates and progress, materials inventories, materials used, and customer information, so that status reports can be completed
Confer with Plant Supervisors, Operators, Procurement, Distribution and Customer Service to coordinate production and shipping activities and to resolve complaints or eliminate delays
Examine documents, materials, and products while monitoring work processes in order to assess completeness, accuracy, and conformance to standards and specifications
Maintain accurate production schedule, providing data to Procurement in order to ensure that inventories of materials and supplies are available to facilitate efficiencies and meet production demands
Review documents such as production schedules, work orders, and staffing tables to determine personnel, material requirements, and material priorities
Revise production schedules when required due to design changes, labor or material shortages, backlogs, or other interruptions, collaborating with Management, Customer Service, and Production
Confer with department supervisors and other personnel to assess progress and discuss needed changes.
Distribute production schedules and work orders to departments
Work with New Product Setup to establish Bills of Material (BOM), routings, and information on required equipment, numbers of workers needed, and cost projections
Plan production commitments and timetables for business units, specific programs, and/or jobs, using sales forecasts.
Provide documentation and information to account for delays, difficulties, and changes to cost estimates
Monitor production data, including volume produced, consumption of raw materials, and quality control measures, using this information for Continuous Improvement activities such as maintenance of routings and BOM’s, increasing accuracy of production schedule and efficiency reporting
Lead Small Group meetings involving Safety Committee objectives, SQF requirements and documentation. Hold weekly Toolbox meetings with production personnel to help translate Company objectives so everyone is working toward the same goals
Print, reconcile, and maintain records for cycle counts
Utilize ERP and other online tools for Inventory management
Confirm/create purchases and maintain open POs

Benefits

Comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance
Variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health
Focused Giving Program
Constant opportunities for advancement
Skills development
Advanced education programs
Training and development programs and courses available through MyLearning
Company and industry training curricula
Support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program (Non-Union)
Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization