Production Scheduler

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and publish feasible and optimal production schedules for manufactured items based on material and labor availability.
• Adjust production schedule to satisfy customer orders, stock level requirements, and rushed orders by utilizing sales and customer service priorities.
• Work with open/past due order reports to maintain schedules and communicate when changes occur with other interested parties.
• Builds an effective partnership with all plant leadership and other line leads to drive expected results.
• Work closely with floor personnel on material issues and changing schedules to reduce set-up times.
• Schedule and forecast usage of production materials to ensure optimal production levels
• Analyze manufacturing capacity constraints and their impact on the master production plan.
• Provide information to customer service regarding order status.
• Evaluate and recommend improvements to lower inventory, reduce stock-outs, and to produce more accurate schedules.
• Manage company backlog report and notify Production team and procurement department of risks and potential delays
• Coordinates with Material Planner to ensure demand requirements are communicated and Synchronized with the supply chain.
• Provide weekly manufacturing lead time reports to customers and provide corrective action on shop lead time above standard.
• Manage production KPIs and ensure schedule attainable report is made available to production team weekly
• Other duties may be assigned.

Required Competencies, Knowledge, Skills:

• High School Diploma/GED or associate degree preferred
• Ability to multi-task effectively, prioritize and execute against multiple priorities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrates excellent follow-up skills
• Problem-solving and strong organizational skills with attention to detail

Experience:

• Must have 3 years of manufacturing experience using ERP system - Epicor Vantage system experience is a plus.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite; be a strong user of Excel for managing production planning
• Must have experience with customer service
• Must have a sense of urgency.
• Must be highly flexible to adjust to continually changing demands and adjust production plans to meet the demands.

Physical Demands:

• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 lbs.
• Occasionally bending, reaching, and squatting throughout the shift
• This position requires sitting for extended amounts of time. This position may require you to walk from the office areas into manufacturing, warehouse, or shipping departments.