Production Dispatcher
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Manufacturing / Production
20805 Eaton Ave Farmington Minnesota
Essential Functions- Work in a cross-functional reporting structure that assists Scheduling, Shipping, Storerooms, Maintenance, Manufacturing, Finishing, and Small Parts departments. Also interfaces with admin departments, other sites, Vendors, Marketing, Engineering, and Purchasing
- Coordinate completion of machine load report with the support and cooperation of manufacturing and the schedulers
- Monitor status and expedite shortages to assure minimum manufacturing past due hours as defined by departmental goals
- Maintain close communications with departmental Supervisors and/or leads and Production Control
- Be responsible for the coordination of feedback to Inventory Control, regarding potential reschedules, overloads, and other potential logistic problems
- All other duties as assigned
The Role
- Understand Production Control techniques and procedures in order to perform those functions over which he/she is to exercise their authority
- Basic understanding of manufacturing processes and have the capability of reading standard blueprints generated by engineering
- Good verbal and written communications skills, along with good planning, organization, and follow‑up skills.
- Demonstrated leadership capabilities.
- Understand and be able to use related data processing files, both hard copy documents and CICS through the computer network, while performing his/her daily departmental duties
- This position reports into the Materials Manager
Skills and Abilities
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- One (1) year of previous experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environment
- One (1) year of previous experience with MRP systems such as IFS and Oracle Discoverer
- Basic understanding of Production Control Techniques and procedures
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word and Microsoft Outlook
- Strong organizational skills, ability to multitask and interpersonal skills
- The ability to pay attention to detail and follow work instructions
- The ability to perform basic math functions such as adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing
- Read, write and speak English effectively
- Must have a high awareness for safety at all times
- The ability to communicate and interact with coworkers in a positive manner
- Must be a person of passion and integrity who has the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results
- One (1) year production scheduling experience
- Three years of previous experience working in a manufacturing environment or fabrication environment
- Associate’s degree in Business or related field is preferred
Work is typically performed in an office setting. The incumbent is regularly required to sit for extended periods of time, as well as talk and listen on the phone and in personal conversations or meetings. Environment is fast paced and demanding most of the time. No travel requirements for this position. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms while working in the office with various files and forms and while working on the computer.
The employee is occasionally required to move about the office. Incumbent must utilize proper ergonomic safeguards such as monitor height and positions, keyboard location and height and proper wrists rests. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds in working with large files, binders, and computer equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
- Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)
- 401k retirement plan with company match
- Paid time off
- Employer paid life insurance
- Employer paid short‑term and long‑term disability including maternity leave
- Work Life Support
- Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
- Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one‑on‑one health coaching, mortgage services and more
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