Production Scheduler

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Michigan City, Indiana, USAtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Yesterday job requisition :
JR100541

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* Position Summary:

** The Production Scheduler orchestrates the plant’s manufacturing operations by developing and maintaining optimized production schedules within the
** Plex ERP (Manufacturing Cloud)
** environment. This role serves as the central pivot between Customer Demand, Supply Chain, and Operations, ensuring that the Scheduling engine is utilized to balance efficiency, capacity, and customer on-time delivery. The Scheduler is responsible for translating MRP requirements into executable dispatch lists while actively managing constraints (manpower, machine, material) to drive operational excellence.
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* Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

**** Strategic Scheduling & Capacity Planning**
* ** Execute Capacity Scheduling:
** Move beyond simple MRP validation by utilizing Plex’s
** Scheduling
* * module to load work centers based on actual capacity constraints rather than infinite availability.
* ** Optimize Job Sequencing:
** Strategically sequence jobs to minimize changeover times and setup costs by grouping runs based on key attributes (e.g., raw material type, tooling requirements, machines) using Plex sequencing logic.
** Operational Execution & Control**
* ** Digital Dispatch Management:
** Release and maintain
** Dispatch Lists
** directly to the
** Plex Control Panel**, ensuring operators have real-time visibility into job priorities without reliance on paper.
* ** Real-Time Schedule Adherence:
** Monitor the
** Job Dispatch
** and
** Work Center Status
** screens to identify deviations from the plan immediately. intervene to reschedule "Past Due" operations and prevent bottleneck accumulation.
* ** Inventory Availability Validation:
** utilize Plex
** Production Resource Planning (PRP)
** screens to verify raw material availability (WIP and component stock) prior to releasing jobs, preventing line stoppages due to shortages.
* ** Shop Floor Communication:
** Act as the primary liaison between the scheduling department and the production floor. Communicate "Pin/Freeze" schedule periods to Supervisors to ensure stability in operations.
** Analysis & Continuous Improvement**
* ** Performance Reporting:
** Leverage available reports to generate and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) such as Schedule Adherence, OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness), and Capacity Utilization.
* ** Root Cause Analysis:
** Investigate scheduling failures (e.g., missed shipments, excessive overtime) by tracing transaction history in Plex; implement systemic corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
* ** Downtime Coordination:
** Collaborate with the Maintenance Department to input planned downtime into the Plex production calendar, ensuring the scheduling engine automatically routes work around maintenance windows.
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* Supervisory Responsibilities:

** This is an individual contributor role with high influence but no direct reports. The position requires "servant leadership" to guide production teams toward schedule compliance
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* Required Qualifications:

**** EDUCATION and/or

EXPERIENCE:

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* Education:

** High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required. Associate's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, or related field preferred but not required.
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* Experience:

**  + 1-3 years of production scheduling, material planning, or manufacturing coordination experience preferred.  +
** Plex ERP experience is preferred but not required**—training will be provided for the right candidate with strong manufacturing fundamentals and computer aptitude.  + Familiarity with MRP (Material Requirements Planning) concepts and manufacturing terminology helpful.
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* Certifications:

** APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM or CSCP) is a plus but not required.
** Technical & Professional Competencies**
* ** Computer

Skills:

** Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook) and ability to learn ERP systems.

Experience with Plex Manufacturing Cloud is highly desirable.
* ** Analytical Thinking:
** Ability to review scheduling reports, identify conflicts (material shortages, capacity constraints), and escalate issues appropriately.
* ** Problem Solving:
** Capable of identifying root causes when schedules fail and proposing practical solutions.
* ** Communication:
** Clear verbal and written communication skills to coordinate between production floor, planning, and supervision.
* ** Adaptability:
** Comfort working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
* ** Attention to Detail:
** Ability to maintain accurate data in the ERP system and catch discrepancies before they impact production.
** Physical Requirements
** The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable…