Production Scheduler

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PRIMARY FUNCTION:

To assist the Senior Production Planner in overall communication and implementation of daily production scheduling.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

** Production Planning & Execution*
* + Develop and manage daily production schedules (K2) based on material availability and capacity constraints.

+ Establish and communicate accurate lead times, with a focus on reducing backlog and improving delivery performance.

+ Release and manage production work orders in J.D. Edwards (JDE) in a timely and accurate manner.

+ Review work orders for BOM accuracy, material readiness, and capacity alignment; resolve discrepancies proactively.

+ Aligns production schedules with demand forecasts and participates in SIOP or demand planning processes.

+ Escalates supply, capacity, or demand constraints that jeopardize delivery commitments.

+ Works with production leadership to maintain capacity plans, identifies bottlenecks, and proactively adjusts schedules to balance demand and available resources.

+ Accountable/Contributes to achieving KPIs including product lead times, on-time delivery, backlog reduction, and inventory performance.

** Material & Inventory Management*
* + Identify material shortages and collaborate with Purchasing to expedite critical components.

+ Monitor and manage inventory to minimize obsolete, excess, and slow-moving stock.

+ Support the disposition and conversion of returned products into saleable SKUs.

+ Perform quarterly inventory usage reviews and adjust reorder parameters to optimize inventory levels and reduce carrying costs.

+ Plan and manage production requirements for epoxy-painted parts.

+ Escalates supply, capacity, or demand constraints that jeopardize delivery commitments.

+ Plan and manage production requirements for epoxy-painted parts" to "Plan, support, and coordinate finishing or secondary operations as part of the end-to-end production process.

** Cross-Functional Coordination*
* + Communicate daily with Customer Service and Commercial teams regarding lead times, delays, and production issues.

+ Collaborate with Supply Chain, Operations, and Manufacturing teams to ensure alignment and execution of production plans.

+ Participate in daily meetings (e.g., Supply Chain reviews, Gemba walks, end-of-shift planning) to provide insights on order trends and production priorities.

+ Helps lead root cause analysis (RCCM) for schedule disruptions, material shortages, and execution gaps; implements corrective actions.

** Systems & Data Management*
* + Maintain and update lead time data in customer-facing portals to ensure accuracy and consistency.

+ Utilize J.D. Edwards (JDE) and other systems to support planning, scheduling, and reporting activities.

+ Collect and analyze data to support key performance indicators and operational decision-making.

** Continuous Improvement*
* + Actively participate in Continuous Improvement (CI) and Lean initiatives.

+ Support 5S standards within the work area.

+ Contribute to process improvements that enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and improve service levels.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

+ Associates degree, or equivalent from two-year College or technical school; or five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

+ APICS (American Production & Inventory Control Society) and/or NAPM (National Association of Purchasing Management) certification is preferred.

+ Continued education is highly recommended.

+ To perform this job successfully, an individual should have a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, Access and Outlook software.

+ Working knowledge of J.D. Edwards…