Scheduling Team Lead

Aptar•Cary, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Scheduling Team Lead is a working leadership position responsible for supervising and coordinating the Cary site’s Planner/Schedulers. The role supports prompt response times, competitive lead times, reliable schedule execution, and strong scheduling KPIs. Reporting to the Director of S&OP, the position serves as the primary conduit between the Director, the scheduling team, and Operations. It is responsible for four direct employees and acts as a first point of escalation for day-to-day site activities that affect complete, on-time order fulfillment. The role uses SAP scheduling applications daily to create and maintain production orders and schedule work according to plant resources, inventory, equipment, production work schedules, and customer demand. It works closely with Planning, Operations, Purchasing, Customer Service, Quality, and other functions to align executable production schedules, monitor performance, address disruptions, manage inventory, and communicate schedule changes and risks. The Scheduling Team Lead also contributes to process solutions and continuous improvement initiatives. This position is fully onsite in Cary, Illinois. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Requirements

At least two years of college, or equivalent experience as determined by management.
Three to five years of material planning, inventory control, or production scheduling experience in a manufacturing environment, or equivalent education as determined by management.
Experience in a closed-loop ERP system environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work effectively independently and in a team environment.
Strong analytical skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Intermediate or better PC skills, including Microsoft Office Suite and email programs such as Microsoft Outlook.
Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Management, or Operations Management.

Responsibilities

Serve as the first point of escalation for day-to-day site activities and drive resolution of issues preventing complete, on-time order fulfillment.
Supervise four direct employees by providing daily direction, workload prioritization, coaching, and performance management.
Assist with hiring and training employees; conduct annual performance reviews and regular one-on-one coaching and feedback meetings.
Identify, document, and implement best practices, and establish clear ownership and backup coverage across four planning responsibilities.
Advise leadership and the master scheduler of production status issues and escalate problems to ensure labor, tools, equipment, and services are available as needed.
Use SAP scheduling applications daily to schedule production orders based on plant resources, inventory, equipment, production work schedules, and customer demand.
Generate and maintain production orders.
Align production schedules daily with Operations so near-term schedules are realistic, executable, and understood by production teams.
Facilitate a disciplined daily schedule review with Planning and Operations.
Schedule work-center activities to minimize work-order rescheduling, make effective use of capacity, and level-load work.
Work with production teams to execute schedules and identify opportunities to improve output and efficiency while meeting customer needs.
Monitor schedule adherence, production-plan attainment, OTIF, lead times, order confirmations, schedule changes, and other agreed scheduling KPIs.
Identify recurring causes of schedule disruption and coordinate corrective actions with Operations, Purchasing, Customer Service, Quality, and other supporting functions.
Communicate schedule changes, shortages, and risks affecting customer commitments in a timely manner.
Communicate daily with Purchasing to confirm parts procurement supports the production schedule.
Maintain appropriate inventory levels to meet customer demand and targeted financial objectives; identify and address slow-moving or obsolete inventory.
Communicate promptly with Customer Service about inquiries or changes affecting customer commitments, including timely order confirmations and immediate notice of delays or shortages.
Maintain detailed understanding of production parameters, including production orders, resources, alternate resources, calendars, and lead times, as well as a high level of material and product knowledge.
Incorporate company vision and values into day-to-day activities and behaviors.
Contribute to and implement systems and process solutions to reduce inventory levels and work-order transactions and improve planning efficiency.
Participate actively in continuous improvement projects and potentially lead project teams.
Perform other duties as assigned according to changing business needs.

Benefits

Competitive base salary and performance-based bonus plan.
401(k) and retirement savings plan, including a 401(k) match and employer retirement savings contribution.
Vacation and paid time off.
Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
Pet insurance.
Wellness plan.
Generous paid maternity and paternity leave and parental leave.
Flexible spending accounts.
Employee assistance program (EAP).
Education assistance.
Company-paid holidays.
Award-winning corporate university offering personal development and training opportunities.
Diverse, values-based working environment.
Opportunity to contribute to local communities.