Production Scheduler

POSITION SUMMARY

The Production Scheduler will be responsible for ensuring best practice(s) in demand planning, inventory planning, production planning and supply planning for all Production Departments. The Production Scheduler is responsible to work in collaboration with the Procurement team, along with the Production Manager(s) and Supervisors to coordinate the activities of production. The Production Scheduler shall ensure that production schedules are created and completed on time, and within budget.   

Requirements

• Develop and manage daily production schedules, balancing customer orders, capacity, and inventory.
• Collaborate with Customer Experience to align demands, changes, and special requirements.
• Analyze order situations and capacity, strategically influencing lead times and coordinating outsourcing.
• Provide regular order status updates and estimated delivery dates to the Customer Experience team.
• Resolve scheduling conflicts and issues to meet customer expectations.
• Identify and implement improvements to enhance production efficiency and reduce lead times.
• Analyze production data for trends, bottlenecks, and areas for process optimization.
• Plan and coordinate shifts for Plant-floor Workers to achieve production targets and maintain safety.
• Facilitate communication and data transfer with outsourced suppliers, including scope of work and paperwork.
• Lead meetings with key stakeholders from Customer Experience, Engineering, Design, and Purchasing.
• Report on key metrics like capacity, machine capabilities, and backlog, maintaining progress reports.
• Contribute significantly to continuous improvement initiatives with stakeholders.
• Perform ongoing capacity analysis to optimize production loading for parts production, invoicing, and order distribution.
• Read and analyze production reports to evaluate estimates and outputs

QUALIFICATIONS

To be able to perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• University degree, College Diploma or technical certification in Business or Supply Chain Management or equivalent and relevant experience
• 3+ years experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Advanced knowledge of ERP systems related to materials, scheduling, MRP, MPS, BOM operations/processes.
• Advanced ability to effectively problem-solve, communicate (orally and in writing), lead business discussions and train others.
• Team player within multi-disciplined team.
• Experience in cross-functional team.
• Strong Computer Skills, with proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office products
• Able to maintain filing systems, databases, and basic diary/minutes management.
• Excellent analytical skills
• Strong written and verbal skills to communicate with all levels of the organization.
• Exceptional Customer service orientation

Benefits

Working conditions

The working conditions described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Some travel may be required.
• Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals.
• Overtime as required.
• Exposure to a noisy environment and outside weather conditions.
• Ability to physically lift, push or pull up to 30 lbs.