Scheduler, Manufacturing ​/ Production

• Base Pay $90,000.00 / Year

The Scheduler for Maxco Supply is responsible for developing and managing production schedules to ensure optimal utilization of resources and timely completion of orders.

This role plays a crucial part in coordinating production activities, allocating equipment and manpower, and maximizing efficiency within the plant's manufacturing operations.

• Develop production schedules based on customer orders, inventory levels, equipment capacity, and production constraints, balancing demand with available resources.
• Coordinate with sales, customer service, and production departments to prioritize orders, establish production priorities, and meet customer delivery requirements.

• Allocate equipment, machinery, and manpower resources to production tasks based on schedule requirements, production capacities, and workforce availability.
• Optimize resource utilization and minimize downtime by scheduling preventive maintenance, equipment changeovers, and other non-production activities during off-peak periods.

• Monitor production capacity and identify opportunities to increase efficiency, streamline processes, and improve throughput to meet growing demand or accommodate changes in production requirements.
• Collaborate with production managers and department supervisors to identify bottlenecks, resolve scheduling conflicts, and implement corrective actions as needed.

• Coordinate with inventory control and materials management teams to ensure availability of raw materials, components, and packaging supplies to support production schedules.
• Monitor inventory levels, track material usage, and adjust production schedules as necessary to prevent stockouts, minimize excess inventory, and optimize inventory turnover.

• Communicate production schedules, priorities, and changes to relevant stakeholders, including production personnel, supervisors, and management team members.
• Facilitate cross-departmental coordination and collaboration to address scheduling conflicts, resolve production issues, and ensure alignment with overall business objectives.

• Monitor production performance metrics (output, cycle times, downtime, schedule adherence) and analyze data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities.
• Generate reports and dashboards to track KPIs, report on schedule adherence, and provide insights for decision-making and continuous improvement.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related field. Relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of formal education.
• Experience:
  
  3-5 years in production scheduling, planning, or operations management, preferably in manufacturing. Experience with scheduling software and ERP systems desirable.
• Computer
  
  Skills:
  
  Must have strong computer skills, including proficiency with scheduling software, ERP systems, and standard office/productivity applications.
• Analytical
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong ability to analyze production data, identify patterns, and make data-driven scheduling decisions.
• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Excellent verbal and written communication for cross-departmental coordination.
• Organizational
  
  Skills:
  
  Effective multitasking and prioritization in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Attention to Detail:
  Accuracy in scheduling to align with customer requirements and resource availability.
• Adaptability:
  Flexibility to adjust to changing production demands and unforeseen disruptions.

Ability to lift up to 50lbs

Day Shift/Monday-Friday (Some weekend availability is required)