Material Scheduler

Plasman•Lawrenceburg, TN

About The Position

The Scheduler coordinates production activities throughout the plant to maintain customer requirements. The role plans production from product launch through end of service, analyzes customer releases to develop effective production schedules, and coordinates scheduling information with internal teams and customers. It also supports finished-goods inventory accuracy, shipment readiness, labor planning, and compliance with company quality, environmental, and safety systems. The position prepares and administers a 5-day assembly schedule and a 16-week production schedule, including related labor planning. The Scheduler works with the Materials Manager and Scheduling/Logistics Supervisor to address project status, delays, and unforeseen operating conditions. The role also promotes teamwork, supports employee training and safe operations, and helps ensure resources are available to departments. The position directly reports to the Materials Manager and Scheduling/Logistics Supervisor.

Requirements

Secondary school diploma or equivalent.
At least 3–5 years of experience in a related field.
Experience with ERP/MRP systems, inventory management, and production environments.
Some proficiency in Excel, pivot tables, and data analysis.
Ability to perform well in high-pressure situations.
Sound financial and business insights.
Meet the expected rating in all applicable competencies under the Performance Management Process.
Capable of independent travel to, from, and within designated regions.
Access to reliable transportation.
Able to perform the essential duties, including lifting to the stated safe-lift limit.
Regularly able to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. Occasionally able to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. Required vision includes close, distance, and color vision and ability to adjust focus.
Understand organizational statements, standards, visions, policies, and procedures, including mission, values, code of conduct, operational, quality, and environmental health and safety expectations.
Complete applicable hazardous communications training, such as WHMIS/MSDS or HAZCOM, as well as quality, environmental health and safety, company-policy awareness, and new-employee orientation when required.
Use or have experience with ERP systems; examples listed are QAD, MLS, and Freedom.

Nice To Haves

Completion of some or all of a college-level program.
Experience in scheduling.
Meets the stated minimum training requirements for the position.

Responsibilities

Coordinate production activities throughout the plant to maintain customer requirements.
Cycle count finished goods and reconcile finished-goods inventory.
Plan products from launch through end of service.
Receive customer releases through EDI and/or email.
Act as a liaison and customer contact for material-related issues.
Analyze customer releases and create effective production schedules.
Communicate production schedules to Purchasing, Maintenance, and Plant Supervisors.
Determine and maintain finished-goods inventory levels.
Communicate daily releases to Shipping Personnel so orders are prepared for shipment.
Confer with the Materials Manager about the status of assigned projects.
With direction from the Scheduling & Logistics Supervisor, expedite operations that delay schedules and adjust schedules to meet unforeseen conditions.
Provide Shipping Coordinators with information needed for timely and accurate customer shipments.
Prepare and administer a 5-day assembly schedule.
Prepare and administer a 16-week production schedule and plan labor accordingly.
Ensure personal and associate awareness of ISO 14001 and IATF 16949 (including ISO 9001) standards and company policies and procedures.
Provide evidence of conformance during management system audits and participate in corrective-action activities as needed.
Promote teamwork and communicate and prioritize tasks across departments in a fast-paced environment.
Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
Complete other duties as assigned.
Help ensure departments have sufficient resources, including training, safety requirements, personnel, work instructions, procedures, and related tools.
Assist employees as needed to promote successful operations and customer satisfaction.
Direct supervisors in maintaining positive employee relations and a safe work environment.
Ensure employees receive proper training and understand their job tasks.
Comply with the Company Health & Safety Program, applicable legislation, regulations, standards, and company policies.
Perform essential duties, including lifting within the stated safe-lift capability.