Production Scheduler

Novolex • Hazle Township, PA

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About The Position

The Scheduler focuses on the high-level management of production schedule for the plant. It is the main contact between the plant and corporate planning and is essential for corporate planning and plant operations alignment. Daily interdepartmental communication required to help the entire plant achieve established goals and KPI’s. Key performance includes but not totally limited to safety, quality, and productivity, efficiency, on time shipments, inventory levels and financial results.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in supply-chain or related field, bachelor is preferred.
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to relate respectfully, cordially, and freely with people (customers, employees, and vendors inclusive)
• At least 3 years of related experience.
• Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Proficiency with computers and applications.
• Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice To Haves

• SAP Experience preferred.
• Blue Yonder experience desired.
• Strategic thinking, strong analytical skills, able to synthesize considerable amounts of complex data.
• Change agent – skill with enabling, change, strong influencing abilities.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain master production schedule on daily basis.
• Communicate with corporate planning frequently for high-level planning of plant, production timing, and maintenance.
• Ensure that every employee involved in the production process has a clear understanding of what is required to meet the order and needs of customers.
• Work hand-in-hand with other employees to make sure that all issues that are related to scheduling are properly handled and resolved.
• Use labor and resources in the most cost-effective manner.
• Facilitate MRP process and manage inventory levels.
• Work closely with vendors to make sure that the company’s supply needs are adequately met in a timely manner.
• Help rectify and/or reconcile output & financial differences and inaccuracies.
• Maintain master data for packaging components, work-in-process, and finished goods.
• Analyze production floor status through input/output control reporting.

Benefits

• With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well-being an important focus, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance as well as a variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health. Specific benefits and well-being programs may vary depending on where you work.
• At Novolex, giving back to the local communities that support us is important. Our Focused Giving Program prioritizes support for organizations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs. We also encourage facility level support of activities in the communities where our employees live and work.
• We offer constant opportunities for advancement. From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs and courses are available through MyLearning. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program (Non-Union), and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree