Production Scheduler

Phelps Industries LLC•Rockford, IL

38d•$60,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

Phelps Pet Products is seeking a motivated, self-directed, and capable Production Scheduler to join their highly collaborative headquarters team. This role will collaborate with sales, operations, and finance teams, utilizing data analysis to ensure production aligns with forecasts and meets growing customer demands. The ideal candidate will have strong Excel and ERP/data warehouse experience, with the ability to anticipate needs, ask questions, and adapt to various tasks to help the company exceed customer expectations. A key aspect of this role is a strong attention to detail, enabling the organization, identification, and interpretation of key data to optimize inventory investments and support business growth. The Production Scheduler will play a crucial role in a dynamic and growing industry, contributing to innovation and meeting customer needs.

Requirements

Strong Excel experience.
ERP/data warehouse experience.
Ability to anticipate, ask questions, and be willing to wear many "hats".
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to organize, identify, and interpret key data.
Previous background in supply chain management and logistics.
Experience with ERP systems.
Skilled in data analysis using tools like Microsoft Excel.
Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with others.
Familiarity with Six Sigma, Lean manufacturing, and process improvement methodologies.
Knowledge of demand planning and procurement strategies.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with sales, operations, and finance teams.
Use data analysis to ensure production is according to forecast.
Meet growing customer demands.
Organize, identify, and interpret key data to optimize inventory investment.
Collaborate and communicate with Management and cross-functional team members to successfully execute responsibilities.