Production Scheduling Manager

ARC INTERNATIONAL GROUP•Millville, NJ

2d•$80,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Scheduling Manager is a key member of the supply chain and production team, responsible for coordinating and optimizing manufacturing processes to meet customer demand while maintaining high-quality standards. The role collaborates with various departments to support efficient production scheduling, resource allocation, and timely order fulfillment. This is an onsite, day-shift position in a manufacturing environment.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience managing production, scheduling, or supply chain in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Knowledge of glassware manufacturing processes.
Proactive, detail-oriented, and organized approach to work.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities.
Demonstrated leadership and team management skills.
Proficiency in production scheduling software and data analysis tools, such as SAP, scheduling applications, and Excel.
Any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in business, operations management, or a related field preferred.
APICS CPIM certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

Develop and manage production schedules to ensure timely order delivery, minimize downtime, and optimize resource utilization.
Monitor and assess production capacity, identify constraints and improvement opportunities, and adjust schedules to meet demand.
Collaborate with production, demand planning, and procurement teams to align schedules with customer requirements, available materials, and production capabilities.
Lead, supervise, and develop production schedulers responsible for primary and secondary processes, supporting effective coordination, accurate scheduling, workload distribution, and adherence to priorities and business objectives.
Use data analysis, forecasting, and planning tools to inform decisions about inventory levels, lead times, and order prioritization.
Ensure production schedules maintain quality standards and meet customer specifications.
Coordinate labor and equipment resources to meet production goals, considering employee availability and equipment maintenance requirements.
Identify and implement process improvements to increase production efficiency, reduce costs, and improve on-time delivery.
Communicate production schedules and changes to relevant stakeholders and respond promptly to production-related inquiries.
Generate reports on scheduling performance, key performance indicators, and future capacity planning needs.