Production Scheduler

Uniform Color • Holland, MI

2h

About The Position

The Production Scheduler manages scheduling throughout the production process to optimize machine efficiency and customer satisfaction, while maintaining an accurate, workable production schedule. The role supports the Uniform Color (UC) philosophy of facilitating organizational growth, continually improving quality, and advancing a world-class safety and environmental culture.

The scheduler develops production schedules in PRIMOS, monitors production and inventory needs, and coordinates with Customer Care and production teams about scheduling changes and customer requests. The position also supports quality-system procedures and company safety policies.

Requirements

• Excellent communication skills.
• Basic knowledge of color formulations.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office and PRIMOS.
• Understanding of tolerancing and customer master-related issues.
• Ability to work self-directed.
• Ability to lead teams and communicate with and influence individuals who are not direct reports.
• Ability to multitask successfully and respond to frequent priority changes.
• Knowledge of production scheduling, color schemes, and extruder capabilities.
• Knowledge of production flow and processes.
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move heavy or light objects.

Nice To Haves

• Two-year degree in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Produce a schedule in PRIMOS to optimize productivity and production efficiency.
• Ensure processes or products adhere to the company quality program.
• Focus on mixer and extruder utilization efficiency goals.
• Support the 24/7 production schedule.
• Use input from Customer Care to determine whether move-up requests can be granted.
• Serve as a liaison between Customer Care and production regarding move-up and move-out requests.
• Monitor inventory levels and the scheduling system to determine whether jobs are needed, including identifying duplicate or similar jobs.
• Monitor the production schedule and provide input on changes where applicable.
• Coordinate reporting and meetings to update personnel on production status.
• Follow UC Quality System-approved work instructions and procedures, and help improve them as needed.
• Facilitate compliance with company safety policies and procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed