Production Scheduler

Main Tasks

• Forecasts, plans, and schedules production workflow based on customer orders
• Collaborates with Production Supervisors to define priorities in production schedule
• Releases product to appropriate department
• Utilizes company ERP system to create and analyze reports to determine best scheduling methods
• Closely monitors job progress from job creation to completion
• Enters inventory information and confirms physical inventory when needed
• Analyzes and evaluates inventory and delivery problems recommending solutions
• Takes a proactive approach to scheduling methodologies to identify potential conflicts throughout the different phases of production in an effort to minimize errors and maximize customer experience
• Provides data as required to forecast estimates and schedules of goods in process and needs for future orders
• Ensures safety and quality goals are met
• Additional duties as assigned

Your Profile

• High school diploma/ GED; Associate Degree in Business Discipline and/or a combination of certification a plus
• 2 years of scheduling experience in a manufacturing operation setting preferred
• Must be a forward thinker, self-starter, motivated, and dependable
• Highly organized and detail oriented
• Strong computer skills to include MS Office products; Excel reporting using pivot tables and V-Look up required
• Prior experience working within an ERP system; SAGE preferred
• Must be able to read and write reports
• Must be able to read, interpret, understand and follow instructions, product labels, safety rules, operation and procedure manuals, maintenance instructions, and schedules
• Must possess acute observation skills to ensure the safety of those around them
• Effective communication, include speaking, writing, active listening skills with the ability to take instructions
• Able to work independently and in a team environment
• Ability to push, pull and lift 50lbs
• Must be authorized to work in the United States

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical equipment such as forklifts and other machinery. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. Ability to work in temperature conditions between 45 to 95 degrees Fahrenheit; may occasionally exceed 95 degrees Fahrenheit.

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; bend; stoop; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach/lift with hands and arms up to 50 pounds.