Production Scheduler

The Production Technician coordinates and utilizes the ERP system to schedule the flow of work and materials within or between work centers.

Responsibilities

• The Scheduler will assist the Master Scheduler in following up on a long-range build plan forecasting production levels for the coming three-month period.
• Principle Duties and Responsibilities Reviewing and entering work orders Completing jobs for shipment schedules Schedule jobs upon receipt of sales order entry from Project Management.
• Verify the weekly plant schedule by work center using the Shop Load Detail Report from the ERP system.
• Report job status and scheduled shipments in weekly production meetings.
• Monitor and analyze work center loads.
• Work with Master Scheduler to review reports that show imbalance and make suggestions and update the balance of work center loads.
• Work with Production Managers and Supervisors to verify data collection through labor edit reports.
• Manage the job completion cycle by closing jobs daily.
• Coordinate with the Production Supervisor regarding travelers for Assembly only jobs to ensure they are started on time.
• Run two job status reports weekly and monthly and complete them.
• Schedule all cold press and melamine jobs.
• Work with Engineering to update jobs if a BOM is changed.
• Work with Purchasing to ensure jobs are in line with material arrival.
• Provide dashboard reporting that includes schedule attainment and overall production numbers for upper management.
• Run various weekly reports to ensure jobs are correctly scheduled properly.
• Run time phase negative report and schedule jobs as needed for all customers daily.
• Oversee the planning workbench that has items entered on sales orders without part numbers.
• Responsible for meeting with procurement and making part subs as needed

Requirements

• Qualifications 2 years experience in an operations role in a manufacturing environment, consumer environment industry preferred

Working knowledge of ERP software

• Proficient in the use of MS Office applications including
• Excel, Word, and Outlook Ability to express oneself professionally utilizing both verbal and written communications

Ability to work independently

• Ability to work cross-functionally and collaborate within a multi-departmental team
• Must be able to work well under pressure to meet deadlines

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.