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The Production Scheduler is responsible for planning and coordinating production schedules, ensuring efficient use of resources while meeting customer expectations. In this role, you will work cross-functionally with teams in Manufacturing, Operations, Engineering, Customer Service, Shipping, and Supply Chain to identify and resolve issues like labor shortages, supply delays, or equipment maintenance that could disrupt production.
The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver with strong communication and analytical skills, capable of quickly identifying potential disruptions and adjusting schedules as needed.
What You Will Do
- Production Scheduling: Create efficient production schedules based on raw system plans, customer expectations, MRP due dates, inventory utilization, and overall efficiency.
- Material Management: Track key raw materials to ensure schedule attainment and address shortages promptly.
- Demand Forecasting: Analyze demand forecasts to anticipate changes and assess their impact on production plans.
- Risk Communication: Proactively identify and communicate potential issues affecting the production schedule.
- Cross-Functional Coordination: Coordinate commitment dates with manufacturing/operations and act as a liaison between manufacturing, supply chain, and customer service.
- Supply Visibility: Determine expected availability dates, supply status, and projected output.
- Customer Alignment: Collaborate with Customer Service to prioritize customer delivery requirements.
- Process Improvement: Support Supply Chain in optimizing processes and implementing advanced scheduling systems.
- Performance Metrics: Manage and report on customer-facing performance metrics (e.g., on-time shipping) and internal supply metrics.
What You Will Bring
- Education: Associate's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or related field.
- Certifications: APICS preferred.
- Experience: 1-3 years in production scheduling or relevant supply chain role.
- Software: Experience with ERP software is required, Oracle Fusion preferred. Strong proficiency in Excel; advanced knowledge of Excel and/or Access is a plus.
- Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills, with a proven ability to collaborate effectively and achieve results.
- Project Management: Demonstrated experience in project participation and managing multiple priorities effectively.
- Critical Thinking: Strong critical thinking skills with a track record of resolving complex issues.
What We Can Offer You
- Competitive Pay & Benefits: Enjoy a robust Total Rewards Program that includes health, financial benefits, and more.
- Work-Life Balance: Flexible work options to help you achieve the perfect work-life balance. This role will require you to be in the office 50% of the time (schedule based on manager's discretion). This role is 100% remote.
- Generous Time Off: Take advantage of our generous vacation, sick days, holidays, plus a volunteer day to give back to the community.
- Retirement & Growth: 401(k) match, profit sharing, and abundant growth and development opportunities to help you advance your career.
- Parental Leave: Because we care about your family and your future.
Compensation: The expected annual base salary range for this role is $43,000 - $60,000. Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
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Day (United States of America)Salary : $43,000 - $60,000