Production Scheduler

Are you looking to make a career change to an established company? This exciting opportunity as a Production Scheduler offers a competitive salary plus an excellent benefits package including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, paid PTO etc. Does this position match your future career goals? Then this Production Scheduler could be the right fit for you.

• Creates and maintains schedules in the ERP/MRP system. Use the current schedule to optimize the company’s operational efficiency (Engineering through Checkout), manage overall production flow, and recommend adjustments as needed.
• Collaborates with all departments to anticipate, identify, and resolve potential timeline deviations.
• Monitors schedule progress to ensure milestone completion; if dates or key milestones are missed, partners with Project Management to establish a revised plan of action.
• Leads production scheduling meetings with the Operations team to review shortages, upcoming capacity constraints, and prior week schedule performance.
• Provides lead-time estimates for Applications Engineering and Sales for custom equipment and expedite requests.
• Tracks KPIs including milestone on-time delivery, overall project on-time delivery, planned vs. actual hours by functional groups (within a ±2% variance), and schedule attainment.
• Recommends and participates in process improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency.
• Adjust schedules in response to unplanned events, such as:
• Engineering Change Notices (ECNs)
• Part shortages
• Missing customer information
• Works closely with Procurement to identify cost-saving opportunities, prioritize expedite requests, and determine when rescheduling or shifting assembly priorities is necessary.
• Supports the development and implementation of new processes.
• Applies critical chain project management and lean principles within the scheduling process.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, or equivalent education and experience.
• Recent college graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Two years planning/scheduling experience, ideally in a manufacturing environment involving engineered to order business, is preferred.
• Working knowledge of production, warehouse, and procurement processes used in manufacturing.
• Able to push for de?nitive answers when needed and hold others accountable for their portion of the project schedule.
• Ownership of the schedule, planning, monitoring, and pre-purchase order planning as necessary.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills; coordinate complex projects, meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Establish and maintain productive relationships internally.
• Work independently or as a team player in a team environment.
• Possess an eye for detail and have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Professional phone and in-person presence, good listening skills and excellent grammar.
• PC knowledge/experience and the ability to utilize the Microsoft O?ce Suite (Word, Excel, Project and PowerPoint).
• Ability to maintain composure and adapt in a dynamic, fast-paced, customer-focused work environment characterized by rapid change, minimal lead times, and multiple competing priorities.
• Ability to effectively manage and execute multiple tasks and projects.
• Proven analytical problem solver, with the ability to streamline processes and integrate / analyze data from various sources, using business sense and technical skills to develop practical project management solutions for clients.

• Dental insurance.
• Health insurance.
• Paid Time Off.
• 401(K).
• 401(K) Matching.
• Vision insurance.
• Direct Hire.

Salary: $70K-$85K annually

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