Production Scheduler - HOLT Manufacturing

HOLT Group•Waco, TX

About The Position

The Production Scheduler prepares and communicates manufacturing schedules for all Value Streams systems in accordance with customer demand. The role executes and manages scheduling activities by negotiating and facilitating plans, ensuring sufficient material and capacity for production, and collaborating with the Operations Group. The incumbent is expected to model alignment with the company’s mission and core business values, collaborate with internal and external resources, and participate in ongoing self-development. The role has no supervisory responsibilities and requires no travel. It is generally performed in a manufacturing or production environment, with most time spent on the production floor.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Associate degree in Supply Chain Management or four years of previous production scheduling experience required.
At least four years of Supply Chain experience required.
Knowledge of purchasing, inventory control, manufacturing engineering, operations, transportation, and/or logistics.
Advanced skills in Excel and Office.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent interpersonal, teamwork, organization, and communication skills.
Excellent verbal, written, communication, and presentation skills.
Strong conceptual skills.
Time-management and organizational skills.
Ability to identify complex problems, review related information, develop and evaluate options, and implement solutions.
Consulting and influencing abilities.
Ability to prepare reports and maintain records.

Nice To Haves

Previous Material Requirements Planning (MRP) experience.
APICS CPIM or CSPC National Certification.
Six Sigma or Lean manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

Model, promote, reinforce, and reward consistent use of HOLT’s Values Based Leadership tools, models, and processes to align with the company’s Vision, Values, and Mission.
Interpret and communicate product demand as a valid production schedule, then execute the schedule to meet shipment dates.
Coordinate and maintain orders against production capacity and commitments in collaboration with project managers and business managers.
Enter and release orders, manage them from start through ready to ship, communicate order status to customers through appropriate channels, and ensure products are invoiced on time.
Perform root cause analysis and recommend and, where applicable, implement corrective action plans for production schedule and customer delivery issues.
Work with management, marketing, sales, operations, and engineering to identify and resolve production schedule interruptions.
Manage capacity planning to meet sales and operating objectives.
Track and report critical KPIs.
Work safely and adhere to applicable safety policies, company policies, procedures, and standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.