Production Scheduling Coordinator

U.M.C. • Monticello, MN

5d • Onsite

About The Position

At UMC, we’re more than a company – we’re a community of innovators, problem-solvers, and passionate individuals united by a commitment to excellence. As a proud American manufacturer, we operate on the cutting edge of our industry, producing highly complex parts with precision and ingenuity. We know our success is driven by the people behind our products, and we’re dedicated to fostering a collaborative and supportive environment where everyone thrives.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in business, supply chain management, operations management, or related field, or work experience in place of education.
• 1+ years’ experience in production scheduling, manufacturing coordination, or a related supply chain role.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Proficiency in the use and understanding of ERP, MRP (Epicor or similar system) preferred.
• Ability to express ideas, share information, listen actively, and demonstrate professionalism in written and verbal communications.
• Ensure all internal and external customers receive positive service experiences.
• Strong problem-solving and technical skills related to materials and process technologies.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when managing multiple schedules and reports simultaneously.
• Able to use metrics and dashboards to support organizational objectives and goals.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, etc.)
• Strong organizational skills, ability to set priorities, meet deadlines and work with a sense of urgency.
• Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to learn multiple functional areas and provide reliable backup coverage.
• Embodies the personal commitment to the shared core values of UMC: Great People, Going Beyond, and Growing.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a manufacturing environment
• Proficiency in the use and understanding of ERP, MRP (Epicor or similar system)

Responsibilities

• Maintain infinite resource scheduling for saw, deburring, and outside service (OSV) operations.
• Run and maintain the Finishing and Inspection Jobs Planning spreadsheets as needed.
• Monitor rework (RW) and sort operations to ensure timely completion and accurate status tracking.
• Review and maintain assigned production dashboards to ensure data accuracy and timely updates.
• Understand pack load for the shipping team and coordinate prepacking activities.
• Support the Manager of Supply Chain with pull-in checkbox updates and PDR comment coordination between the Manager, Sales, and Production teams.
• Serve as backup for job analysis, cleanup, and job closing activities.
• Learn and provide coverage for the Global cleanup process.
• Provide support for priority code updates and reviews.
• Provide backup purchasing support for Buyer responsibilities as needed, including order tracking.
• Cross-train on forecast review processes to build backup coverage for the Supply Chain Specialist role.

Benefits

• Generous PTO: Start with 3 weeks of paid time off per year, with accrual starting on day one. Night shift employees receive an additional week of PTO (4 weeks total)!
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, and paid holidays.
• Competitive Pay: Attractive salary with a 20% pay differential for weekend shift roles.
• 401k Match: Dollar-for-dollar matching up to 5%.
• Professional Growth: Tuition reimbursement for professional development.

What This Job Offers

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