Production Scheduler

American Air Filter International•Columbia, MO

19h•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Scheduler is responsible for ordering and maintaining safety stock of Raw materials for Varicel 1, RF, and Astrocel 1. This role involves performing daily cycle counts and adjustments in SAP, updating Sales Order Notes and Nuclear Order Notes, and providing quotes for orders. The scheduler will communicate with CSRs and sales representatives, providing timely feedback on quotes and questions. Key scheduling tasks include creating schedules for the Varicel department three times a week and for the Astrocel department once a week. The position also involves additional tasks as instructed by the PIC manager or to support production and the WH team. The scheduler will ensure efficient production by scheduling orders on available lines to meet due dates, establishing priorities, and revising schedules as needed. They will conduct daily scheduling meetings with Production and Plant Managers, verify raw material availability, generate and maintain production orders, and work with the Inventory Analyst to expedite materials. Communication of product statuses and managing expedites are also critical aspects of the role.

Requirements

Excellent work ethic and a positive professional attitude
bachelor's degree or experience equivalent
2 years related experience in production scheduling or purchasing, in a manufacturing environment
Must have a working knowledge of inventory control and scheduling
Must possess a working knowledge of the production flow and processes
Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated analytical ability
Must be proficient in the use of MS Excel, MS Outlook, MS Word
Working knowledge of SAP or MRP systems required
Ability to self-start and work without close supervision, understanding what needs to be done and taking the required actions to maintain production
Lean Experience
Ability to work with others in a team-oriented environment

Nice To Haves

APIC’s training a plus

Responsibilities

Order and keep up with safety stock of Raw materials for Varicel 1,RF, Astrocel 1
Perform daily cycle counts and adjustments in SAP
Updated Sales Order Notes and Nuclear Order Notes
Provide Quotes for Orders
Communicate with CSR’s
Communicate with sales rep’s and provide timely feedback on quotes and questions
Create Schedule for Varicel dept 3 times a week
Create Schedule for Astrocel dept 1 time a week
Additional tasks as instructed by PIC manager or to support production and WH team
Schedule production orders for the most efficient production lines available to meet required due dates
Establish priorities and revise schedule when necessary
Conduct daily scheduling meetings with Production and Plant Manger to confirm filling schedule
Works with Production Manager to adjust staffing levels of production lines to satisfy customer requirements
Verification of raw material availability prior to releasing production orders
Generation and maintenance of production orders
Works with the Inventory Analyst to communicate/expedite needed materials to avoid raw material shortages from the supplier
Provides status on a timely basis to Customer Service, Plant Manager and/or Sales & Operations management on any customer-related plant demand or supply issue
Communicates to Shipping and Production departments on any finished product statuses including shortages and expected completion
Reschedules and reacts to situational changes effecting established production schedule
Works with Production Manager to Manage expedites as driven by customer demands
Assists SIOP Planner on target inventory levels of finished goods as needed to level load product lines to satisfy customer service levels, while minimizing inventory hold costs
Assists Inventory Analyst and SIOP Planner in forecasting process
Works to ensure that raw material and finished goods inventory levels are in accordance with SIOP planner direction
Assist in the implementation of improvements related to scheduling and raw material & finished goods inventory levels
Work to continually improve the process
Encourage safe behavior