Production Scheduler (Manufacturing)
Key Duties & Responsibilities
The following duties are normal for this position. The incumbent may perform some or all of these duties; however, it is not an exclusive or all-inclusive list. Other duties may be assigned.
- Analyzes incoming production order requirements and develops master manufacturing schedule for
- assigned site(s) to assure exceptional customer service and optimal manufacturing efficiencies.
- Assists with monitoring of materials inventory to effectively determine production schedules.
- Communicates upcoming scheduling conflicts with key stakeholders and recommends solutions.
- Supports forecasting of production labor overtime requirements.
- Analyzes daily back-log business reports to monitor workload and capacity requirements.
- Prepares and reviews required business reports.
- Supports continuous improvement initiatives for production scheduling process and information flow.
Knowledge, Skills, Or Abilities Desired
- Knowledge of and ability to use and influence organization's policies, standards and procedures guiding manufacturing processes.
- Knowledge of strategies and tools for controlling and optimizing the factors that lie between the purchase of raw materials and delivery of finished products.
- Ability to effectively manage the business relationship and transactions with the suppliers of raw materials or product components.
- Knowledge of issues and considerations for effectively managing local or distributed inventories of raw materials, work in progress and finished goods.
- Knowledge of the processes, tools and operational considerations for effective and efficient movement of goods and materials throughout the manufacturing cycle.
- Knowledge of the day-to-day operations of a manufacturing plant or facility.
Education & Experience
- High school degree required, associate's degree preferred
- Some relevant experience required
Physical Requirements & Work Environment
- Primarily works in an office environment with occasional time spent in a production and/or warehouse setting
Compensation & benefits:
- The starting compensation for this position is $59,672 - $74,590 annually.
- Robust benefit offerings
- Advancement opportunities!
