Job Description

This is a key position and is responsible for the daily plant production schedule. A professional work ethic in this position is vital as is the commitment to doing an exceptional job.

Job Duties

Plans and establishes production schedules

Tracks progress of production, and reviews factors which affect schedules.

Manage all aspects of production scheduling, capacity management and customer demand.

Thoroughly understand plant manufacturing processes and equipment.

Support and drive continuous process improvement

Develop, monitor, and manage master production schedule/tracker.

Work with Purchasing, Production, Quality, Sales, and Engineering to resolve issues that may impact schedule deviation.

Review and consult with Sales on actual and forecast customer demand to assure schedule is aligned to meet customer delivery requirements.

Monitor plant load to capacity and adjust schedule to meet customer expectations.

Work with Sales on default lead times for finished product.

Track actual production against production plan/schedule.

Work with plant management to drive solutions for gaps in plan performance.

Review at-risk orders and bring recommendations and resolution to management team for review.

Reviews customer expedite requests, provide updates to customers, monitors production orders to ensure they meet completion dates provided to customers

Utilize ERP system to improve planning and scheduling process efficiency.

Promote a safe work environment.

Other duties as required

Requirements

High school diploma, GED or equivalent Experience as a production scheduler an asset Production experience an asset Knowledge of ERP systems Advanced ability to effectively problem-solve, communicate. Team player within multi-disciplined team. Strong organizational skill set Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills Meticulous records maintenance skills Strong written and verbal skills to communicate with all levels of the organization

Work Conditions

Able to lift at least 50 lbs

Shift work may be required

Overtime as required

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $45,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person