Scheduler Production

Job Summary

The Production Scheduler is responsible for preparing / updating the production plan to satisfy customer requirements while carrying minimum effective inventory levels.

• Bachelor's Degree preferred or Community College courses in Business/ Supply Chain Management related discipline
• Strong communicator in the English language, both written and oral
• Experience using MRP / ERP systems
• Minimum 5 years' experience in similar position
• Certified in Production and Inventory Management (APICS, CPIM) preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• High level of time management, problem solving and analysis skills
• Strong negotiation skills with the ability to reason and influence at all levels

• Prepare weekly production schedule using the information from CMS
  • Review all customer demands for fluctuation and adjust production schedule accordingly
  • Monitor daily production output versus production schedule to ensure customer demand quantity is met;
    Identify gaps and drive solutions, including a metric on production performance to the requested production schedule
  • Update schedule daily with production quantities and balance owing
• Maintain a lean manufacturing culture driving run size and safety level improvements
• Liaise between production and shipping to ensure on time delivery
• Plan and schedule weekly overtime and determine labor capacity with the input of Production Supervisors/ Operations Manager
• Review scheduling methods to continuously improve scheduling system to support production requirements
• Complete all Engineering change related activities (e.g. Bank build, build out, engineering level change, new part #) and all APQP related activities as required
• Review inventory level of finished goods and WIP to ensure inventory turn targets are achieved
• Participate in internal quality audits to determine the effectiveness of the quality system

Background check and pre-employment drug screen required for employment opportunity.