Value Stream Scheduler

Kinetico Incorporated•Newbury Township, OH

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Scheduler is responsible for planning, scheduling, and coordinating production activities across the value stream to ensure efficient workflow, timely delivery, and alignment with customer demand. This role works closely with manufacturing, supply chain, and operations teams to align production plans with customer demand, inventory levels, and resource availability, and will leverage lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement initiatives by optimizing scheduling processes and minimizing waste.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED
2-3+ years of experience in production scheduling or planning within a manufacturing environment, or other relevant experience.
Strong understanding of lean manufacturing and value stream principles.
Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems (JD Edwards preferred).
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Effective communication and collaboration abilities.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities.
Experience with value stream mapping and continuous improvement projects, Six Sigma, and Kaizen

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business, or related field.
APICS or similar supply chain certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain production schedules aligned with customer orders and inventory targets by developing weekly, monthly, and quarterly production schedules that support the successful delivery if the approved SIOP plan.
Coordinate with production, procurement, and logistics teams to ensure material availability and machine/people capacity.
Monitor and adjust schedules to respond to changes in demand, supply disruptions, or production delays.
Utilize ERP/MRP systems to manage work orders and scheduling data.
Lead and support value stream mapping and lean initiatives to improve scheduling efficiency.
Track key performance indicators (KPIs) such as on-time delivery, schedule adherence, and inventory Raw/WIP/Finished Goods inventory levels.
Collaborate with Value Stream Managers, value stream purchasing, and cross-functional teams to identify bottlenecks and implement solutions.
Develop capacity models and plans to incorporate into the SIOP planning process
Communicate schedule changes and priorities clearly to all stakeholders.
Participate in daily production meetings, provide updates on schedule status, and ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards
This list of responsibilities is not exhaustive. Other duties may be required to be undertaken which fall within the scope and general level of responsibility attached to the role.