Production Scheduler

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Regular Full-Time Machesney Park, IL, US

Salary Range: $25.00 To $28.00 Hourly

POSITION NAME:

PRODUCTION SCHEDULER

DEPARTAMENT:

SUPPLY CHAIN

REPORTS TO:

SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER

JOB DESCRIPTION

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan and schedule production according to customer orders, forecast, stocking agreements ( as applicable).
• Coordinate production requirements to ensure a consistent flow of materials while maintaining optimal inventory levels.
• Monitor Finish Good (FG) and Work in Process (WIP) inventory levels per plant´s goal.
• Monitor the performance of manufacturing areas against the production schedule and make the necessary adjustments to ensure production targets are met.
• Establish priorities for mold changes, mold repairs, and preventive or corrective maintenance of molds and production equipment.
• Issues shop orders in compliance with Material Requirement Plan and Master Production Schedule
• Notify Customer Service of production schedule changes that may impact customer delivery dates.
• Partner with Engineering to coordinate the transition of new products (NPI) to production.
• Review and adjust the production schedule for all work centers daily, assign production priorities according to customer delivery dates.
• Validate the production schedule against available inventory levels of resin, components, and packaging materials.
• Complete and monitor the department’s established performance metrics (KPIs)
• Perform a capacity analysis monthly to determine labor, machining utilization and any other resources required to meet monthly production and revenue goal.
• Define priorities and machine availability for preventive maintenance activities on machines and molds.
• Continuously identify and support process improvement opportunities.
• Periodically review planning parameters within the IQMS system and report any required corrections.
• Create recovery plans to be communicated to the customers through Customer Service
• Work with Customer Service to reduce / eliminate backorder.
• Understand and comply with the organization's Quality and Environmental Management System procedures.
• Understand and apply the company's Quality and Environmental Policy.
• Understand the importance of assigned responsibilities and how they contribute to achieving quality and environmental objectives, as well as compliance with applicable legal and organizational requirements.
• Understand the significant environmental aspects associated with assigned activities and their corresponding impacts.
• Perform all duties in accordance with established standards to achieve environmental goals and objectives.
• Respond appropriately to actual or potential emergency situations.
• Actively participate in the continuous improvement of the Quality and Environmental Management Systems.

Secondary responsabilities

• Must be familiar with all aspects of Material Requirement Planning and Master Production Scheduling.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Should have 2-5 years experience in Production Control/Scheduling function and warehouse/ inventory function.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment and with plastic injection molding preferred.
• Develop and implement recovery plans when necessary.
• Establish repair priorities for the Tool Room when necessary.
• Support the execution of the department's administrative programs and activities.
• Participate in Internal Audits.
• Support inventory counts coordinated by the Materials Department.
• Perform all other duties inherent to the position or as required to meet the operational needs of the company.
• Provide support to other departments as needed due to increased workload, staffing shortages, or other business requirements, as directed by the immediate supervisor.
• Train other employees in areas of expertise and/or job-related responsibilities within the company.

REPORTING STRUCTURE

Direct Reports: n/a

Reports to:
Supply Chain Manager

POSITION PROFILE

Bachelor’s Degree preferred, High School diploma required.

Experience:

2 years in Planning/Scheduling or Purchasing (Preferred)

Knowledge/

Skills:

• English language proficiency to include verbal and written communication
• Training in APICS CPIM, preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word at minimum)
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Core competencies:

• Action-oriented
• Goal-focused
• Teamwork
• Leadership
• Excellent oral and written communication at all levels of the organization
• Negotiation
• Problem-solving
• Service oriented attitude
• Organization, planning, and resource management
• Adaptability to Change

NOTES:

• No job description can include all responsibilities and contingencies required to perform a particular position.
• This document outlines the minimum competencies, knowledge, and skills required for the position. However, candidates who do not fully meet all of these requirements may still be…