Production Scheduler

Wesco•Lemoyne, PA

17h•$26 - $33

About The Position

As the Production Scheduler, you will plan and establish production schedules to meet customer demands. You will develop production schedules in accordance with sales forecast, plant and employee capacity, and new business opportunities.

Requirements

High School Degree or Equivalent required
Excellent communication skills on all fronts (listening and speaking)
Demonstrated good interpersonal skills
Demonstrated coordination and organizational abilities
Demonstrated good time management abilities
Demonstrated understanding of basics of customer care
Ability to multitask if needed and display flexibility while carrying out duties
Basic knowledge of computer software and operation
Familiar with logistics planning software

Nice To Haves

Associate degree (U.S.)/College Diploma (Canada) preferred
Ability to travel up to 25%

Responsibilities

Carry out planning and coordination of production schedules
Plan production start-up dates by either starting with the date when materials are available and ready for production or via the use of customer due dates
Responsible for determining the products to be built, and the machines or production lines to be used
Read and understand information from job orders and available inventory reporting
Review schedules and workflow to ensure that deliveries are made in a timely manner
Perform pre-organization of production materials before the commencement of production
Coordinate and develop production plans with the company’s management team
Create efficient scheduling processes or methods to attain production goals
Place orders for production materials to avoid shortage in inventory
Generate production reports used for important production decisions
Review routine checks and maintenance of production equipment to avoid shut down during production
Solve problems related to material shortage in a timely manner
Handle production issues without hindering production and delivery