What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Scheduler position at Behlen Mfg Co.?
Description: The Production Scheduler is responsible for developing and maintaining production schedules to ensure that production targets are met. This role involves coordinating with various departments to balance production demands with available resources and overseeing inventory levels to prevent shortages or overstock situations. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, keen attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Must be able to meet deadlines, working within a timeframe while maintaining a positive team environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Production Scheduling:
- Develop, maintain, and adjust daily, weekly, and monthly comprehensive production schedules to ensure meeting customer demands and shipping goals.
- Coordinate with various departments including manufacturing, procurement, engineering and shipping to ensure smooth execution of production plans. Making recommendations for capacity adjustments.
- Monitor production progress and adjust schedules as necessary to accommodate changes, delays or other unexpected events.
- Communicate production schedules and changes to relevant departments to ensure alignment and clarity.
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Analyze production data to identify trends and recommend improvements to scheduling processes.
- Must be able to work flexible hours if needed and which may include occasional evening and/or weekend work to meet production deadlines as needed.
- Assist branches as needed. This could involve travel.
Inventory Control:
- Manage inventory levels to ensure sufficient supply of raw materials and components for production while minimizing inventory and carrying costs.
- Conduct regular inventory audits and reconcile discrepancies.
- Maintain inventory management systems to track inventory movements and maintain accurate records. This will include physical cycle counts.
- Prepare and participate in External or Internal Audits. Such as Bank, 3rd party and ISO 9001.
- Coordinate with vendors and procurement to reorder materials as necessary, ensuring optimal inventory levels are maintained.
Continuous Improvement:
- Identify and recommend process improvements to enhance production scheduling efficiency and inventory control accuracy.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline operations and improve overall operational performance.
- Stay updated on industry best practices and emerging technologies in production scheduling and inventory management.
- Work to achieve Key Performance Indicator (KPI) goals set related to production scheduling.
Safety:
- Practice safe work habits and follow procedures, policy and JSA (Job Safety Analysis). Focus efforts to work towards continuous improvement of product quality using our ISO 9001 Systems.
Qualifications:
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related field or 3-5 years’ experience in a production scheduling environment.
Technical Skills:
- Proficiency in scheduling and inventory software. Experience with tools such as Oracle, Microsoft, and IFS is desirable.
- Strong knowledge of production planning tools and techniques.
- Advanced Excel skills and the ability to analyze and interpret data.
Soft Skills:
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to work in a manufacturing environment, including standing and walking for extended periods.
- Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
- Office environment with regular visits to the production floor. As well as visits to outdoor inventory locations in all seasons.