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Job Description
Role Overview
Responsible for managing and improving production scheduling to ensure efficient operations. Aligns schedules with demand, maintains accurate data, and supports performance through analysis and coordination.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and manage daily production schedules based on demand, inventory, materials, and capacity.
- Review schedules, priorities, and system data to ensure accuracy and efficiency
- Coordinate with production, inventory, sales, and other teams to resolve conflicts and shortages.
- Monitor production flow and identify risks, delays, or bottlenecks
- Prepare and analyze reports on production, inventory, and performance metrics
- Improve planning, scheduling processes, and reporting systems
- Support inventory control, stock reviews, and accuracy improvements
- Ensure the availability of materials and supplies for continuous production
- Maintain accurate planning and inventory data in systems
- Provide guidance and support to team members
- Collaborate with leadership to improve planning visibility and effectiveness
- Follow safety procedures and complete additional assigned tasks
Key Requirements
- 5 years of production scheduling experience in a manufacturing environment (high SKU preferred)
- Strong experience with ERP/MRP systems
- Advanced Excel skills with reporting and data analysis expertise
- Proven ability to coordinate across production, inventory, and sales functions
- Solid understanding of production flow and inventory control
Skills & Competencies
- Strong knowledge of production planning and scheduling
- Ability to analyze data and provide actionable insights
- Proactive identification of risks and inefficiencies
- Clear communication across teams and levels
- Strong organization and ability to manage multiple priorities
- Problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Ability to work independently and guide others
Performance Indicators
- Accurate and reliable scheduling
- Timely and insightful reporting
- Early identification of risks and disruptions
- Maintained the accuracy of planning and system data
- Continuous improvement in scheduling efficiency
- Strong cross-functional collaboration
Work Environment
- Combination of office and operational floor work
- May involve standing, walking, and light physical activity
- Exposure to production and warehouse areas
Salary : $75,000 - $80,000