What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Scheduler position at ALCOM LLC?
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Production Scheduler is responsible for developing and maintaining efficient production schedules to meet customer demand, optimize workflow, and ensure on-time delivery. This role serves as the link between production, materials, purchasing, logistics and sales to coordinate manufacturing activities and maintain balanced production levels.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop, maintain, and communicate daily and weekly production schedules based on customer orders, inventory levels, and production capacity.
- Coordinate with production supervisors, purchasing, and shipping to ensure materials and resources are available to meet schedules.
- Review sales orders and forecasts to adjust schedules proactively to meet changing customer needs.
- Track production progress and adjust as needed to ensure deadlines are met.
- Analyze production data to identify bottlenecks, improve efficiencies, and reduce downtime.
- Work closely with plant management to plan workload distribution and labor utilization.
- Communicate schedule changes promptly to all affected departments.
- Maintain accurate scheduling data within ERP systems.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance scheduling accuracy and production flow.
Qualifications
- Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in business, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, or related field preferred.
- 2 years of experience in production scheduling, planning, or manufacturing coordination (experience in trailer or metal fabrication manufacturing preferred).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficient in ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Excel.
- Excellent communication and organizational abilities.
- Ability to multitask and work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Working Conditions
- Office and production floor environment.
- Regular interaction with production, purchasing, and logistics teams.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Great interpersonal skills to successfully facilitate and collaborate across cross-functional groups and present the Company with the highest level of professionalism.
- Must have solid PC skills with strong knowledge of MRP and planning software.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Tools (Word, Excel)
