Production Scheduling Analyst

Marvin•Warroad, MN

1d•$29 - $38

About The Position

The Production Scheduling Analyst plans, executes, and monitors production schedules based on customer demand and the commitment to deliver as promised. The role works with the Demand scheduling group and production to balance customer needs with production capacity. The analyst reviews production and performance information, recommends improvements to production efficiency, and helps maintain steady work for associates. The position also manages production meetings, labor transfer discussions, headcount reporting, demand inputs, schedule placement, and production-plan execution. The role supports scheduling and inventory accuracy by maintaining part number and routing information, creating records for new parts and inventory centers, coordinating related warehouse and pick-list processes, and working with BOM staff on adjustments and MRP modifiers. It also collaborates with Customer Service to address past-due, escalated, and customer-critical orders.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

Analyze production and performance reports and recommend improvements to production efficiency while providing steady work for associates.
Analyze current demand and determine the best fit for customer loads based on customer needs and production capacities.
Manage daily production meetings and lead labor transfer discussions.
Manage weekly headcount reporting and reconciliation processes.
Monitor daily and weekly demands and inputs and recommend lead-time changes when needed.
Work with Demand schedulers on load placement in the schedule.
Work with Grafton’s Demand group on its production schedule.
Analyze real-time production information to resolve imbalances between labor capacity and customer demand.
Analyze customer demand and set production expectations.
Monitor execution of the production plan and identify deviations.
Develop tools to improve production efficiency for short-, mid-, and long-range capacity planning.
Recommend order lead-time changes based on current orders and forecast inputs.
Collaborate with Customer Service to review, prioritize, and address past-due, escalated, and customer-critical orders requiring scheduling or production intervention.
Maintain accurate part number and routing information and ensure updates are reflected in prints.
Support inventory accuracy through MRP adjustments and audits.
Coordinate Kanban, controlled warehouse, and pick-list processes.
Create part numbers and routings for new parts.
Set up and maintain ICIM I10P and ICIM I18P records for inventory centers.
Work with BOM staff to ensure adjustments are made and MRP modifiers are in place.