Production Scheduler/Shipping Supervisor

The Royal Group (TRG) currently has a position open for a Production Scheduler/Shipping Supervisor in Sidney, Ohio. The Scheduler is responsible for daily scheduling of production based on customer needs. The scheduler manages and coordinates the sheet, plastic, and foam inventory. Also plays a significant role in the company's ability to maintain the materials to fulfill orders in a timely fashion. In addition, the as the Shipping Supervisor supervises, manages, coordinates and directs forklift operators, schedules truck drivers' runs, and manages all aspects of shipping, including shipping cost, MSF/Trailer and on-time deliveries.
The Royal Group's mission is to provide value-added solutions to the most demanding customers.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS FOR THIS POSITION:

• Review, analyze and anticipate customers' orders and needs in conjunction with production capability and inventory to schedule the plant to fill orders properly and on time, maximize results, and minimize downtime.
• Work with production management and leads to set schedules in order to accomplish Company goals concerning the efficiency of the plant departments while simultaneously meeting customer expectations.
• Work with customer service and sales on a daily basis to understand their needs, address concerns, and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Routinely monitor sheet, plastic and foam inventory on site and at satellite warehouses and coordinate and conduct the monthly inventory count to ensure accuracy. Create and review month-end inventory reports.
• Generate purchase orders or instruct production clerk on material ordering/deliver schedule need from sheet, plastic and foam suppliers.
• Monitor daily receipts in Amtech and match paperwork to verify accuracy
• Establish procedures to oversee foam inventory, plastic inventory and proper materials handling
• Ensure the timely ordering of critical sheet, foam, plastic supplies and implement other key department planning tools.
• Schedule Truck Drivers' runs in the most cost-efficient and time-saving manner possible.
• Conduct daily analysis of drivers' logs and identify strategies for optimizing the schedule to meet cost, quality, and delivery and service goals.
• Supervise, manage, and direct Forklift Operators in the daily routine of loading trucks neatly and to customers' complete satisfaction.
• Ensure that all orders are properly produced, loaded, billed, shipped and delivered on time and in accordance with all customer requirements, customs requirements, and any other legal requirements.
• Prepare work orders for and coordinate and direct repairs of trucks, trailers, forklifts, dock plates, and dock doors.
• Coordinate and collaborate with the Specialty Sales Department and other colleagues to provide outstanding customer service.
• Safeguard the quality of the product that is shipped by being critical and rejecting non-conforming product, before being shipped.
• Create and maintain a safe working environment.
• Regular and predictable attendance.

OTHER SIGNIFICANT JOB FUNCTIONS INCLUDE:

• Comply with company policies and procedures and all applicable laws and regulations.
• Additional duties as assigned..

REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree recommended. 2+ years as a scheduler in a manufacturing industry may substitute for education.
• Inventory and cost control experience.
• One year shipping experience.

REQUIRED SKILLS:
LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to speak and understand English.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Ability to read a tape measure with speed and accuracy.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, measurement, volume and rate.
• Ability to apply concepts of high school math.

REASONING ABILITY

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or graphic form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to multi task and handle stress in a fast paced environment.

LEADERSHIP ATTRIBUTES

• Superior time management skills including the ability to manage multiple issues concurrently and the ability to lead an effective and efficient meeting.
• Ability to teach in order r to function effectively as a teacher for his/her personnel both in the technical and administrative parts of the position.
• Excellent crisis manager who demonstrates that he/she has a high emotional control under adverse conditions and can lead his/her personnel to a successful resolution.
• Excellent employee relations skills including being an active listener, understanding how to appraise personnel, applying both positive and corrective feedback, being able to resolve conflicts either involving the supervisor directly or as a third party, understands and demonstrates positive motivational skills including coaching and delegation techniques.
• Demonstrated confidence including providing a consistent leadership style with an acceptable level of professional assertiveness.
• Professional appearance to support his/her role as a managerial representative of the company.
• One year leadership experience and excellent people skills.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• May be required to maintain a current Lift Truck Operator License.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
AS AN INDUSTRY LEADER TRG OFFERS:

• 52 weeks per year of job stability and opportunities for growth and career development!
• Exceptional pay and great, affordable benefits (including life, medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match and more!).
• Paid holidays, overtime pay, and vacation time!
• Opportunities for growth, training, and career advancement!
• A respectful, empowering, team-oriented and employee-friendly environment!
• TRG truly values our employees as our greatest asset and we strive to support both you and your family at work and in life.

If you would like to be part of a forward-thinking team with a family feel, culture of excellence, and customer-focused reliability, we want you to be a part of our team!
Our organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Our organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Other details

• Job Family Management
• Pay Type Salary
• Min Hiring Rate $52,000.00
• Max Hiring Rate $62,000.00

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