Job Description

Job Description

The Production Scheduler is responsible for creating and maintaining production schedules and tracking batches through the supply chain and ensure sales order requirements are fulfilled. The position requires a hands-on coordinator who will excel under pressure, is deadline driven while ensuring organization and accuracy

Essential Functions:

* Responsible for production scheduling and capacity planning.
* Prepare daily production schedules utilizing MRP and sales forecasts through all functions of the process chain.
* Lead daily production meeting to evaluate production schedule, backlogs, material shortages, labor requirements, etc.
* Advises management of the status of work in progress, material availability, and potential production problems
* Develop delivery commitments by coordinating scheduling activities with production team to balance production capacity, productivity, and on-time delivery metrics.
* Develops, publishes and maintains Master Production Schedule for facility.
* Analyze priority orders for material /capacity availability and adjusts productions schedule to ensure on time delivery
* Provide accurate and timely communication of production shortages or delays to customer service team.
* Other duties as assigned

Successful Candidates Will Have:

* Previous working experience with ERP/MRP systems.
* Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Proven ability to develop reports and analyze data to initiate problem solving. Must be analytical and data driven in decision making process with strong understanding of excel and data manipulation.
* Must have proven success in a multi-faceted, fast paced job shop environment (low volume/high mix).
* Excellent interpersonal, writing, speaking, coordinating and organizational skills

Supervisory Responsibilities

* This position will not have supervisory responsibilities but at times will lead/direct others in matters of scheduling.

Work Environment

* This position works mainly in a production/manufacturing environment throughout different areas of production. Proper protective equipment is worn, where appropriate.

Physical Demands

* Sitting and standing often.
* Extensive walking around to different areas of production
* Reaching with hands/arms

Job Qualification

* Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business, or relevant field preferred.
* APICS CPIM certification (required within 2 years of taking role)
* Incorporating vision into daily actions
* Prioritization
* Strong computer (MS Office, especially MS Excel) and team-working skills are a necessity as well as the ability to multitask.
* Strong organizational and communication skills
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

The following are preferred, but not required:

* SAP / APO / BW (or equivalent) preferred
* Six Sigma certification and/or certified Lean Practitioner (preferred)

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