Production Scheduler

SUMMARY

The Production Scheduler provides professional materials planning and scheduling support to the organization, including close coordination with Sales, Customer Service and Manufacturing departments. Responsibilities include maintaining and improving MRP system parameters and planning systems, generating and releasing work orders, rescheduling by Order Action reports, and maintaining area capacity plans and product forecasts. The position supports internal customers in all areas relating to availability of products as well as scheduling and capacity information.

Additionally, the Production Scheduler supports production plans set by Production Control Supervisor to achieve planned production levels and to provide excellent customer service as well as meet company goals and objectives.

• Maintain all MRP or applicable scheduling systems pertaining to the management and scheduling activities required for work order and capacity planning. Communicates with internal customers and coordinates material requirements
• Develops and maintains effective relationships with internal customers and Customer Service Team
• Supports production planning processes to ensure the organization meets customer delivery requirements and expectations
• Supports sales activities, new product introduction, and other customer demand fulfillment activities
• Understands terms and conditions, order confirmation, revision and change notice processes, and other processes within the facility affecting production planning activities
• Maintains and continuously improves MRP system or other Capacity Planning system parameters and processes for effective use of system planning and scheduling capabilities
• Supports schedule and release direction provided by the Production Control Supervisor for manufacturing orders within the facility
• Proactively pursues the elimination of shortages that impact or may impact production and shipments
• Follows applicable Standard operating procedures to ensure proper execution of scheduling and capacity planning
• Processes RMAs and other transactions daily using the MRP system and related ancillary data sources/toolsets developed for this activity, including other databases and spreadsheets
• Performs routine clerical tasks such as proofreading, maintaining logs &/or updating information such as Key Performance Indicators/Targets-To-Improve, SQDC(I) boards, periodic planning reports, other location requirements regarding customer and product quality, service, lead-time, etc.
• Contributes to team effort in a collaborative and supportive manner
• Maintains clean, organized work environment and adheres to all safety standards, procedures, and regulations
• Adheres to all factory safety procedures and guidelines

Other duties as required in support of the department and the company

The responsibilities of this role do not include supervising other employees; however, Production Scheduler positions offer opportunities for career advancement.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor's degree (Business or Supply Chain) is preferred
• Two (2) year degree or equivalent experience is preferred
• One (1) or more years of progressive experience in planning and scheduling position(s) is required
• Cable and electronic component planning experience is desired

• APICS/ISM/Supply Chain certification or willingness to complete first module of APICS Certified Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) program (or equivalent) within one year of employment is required

• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English

• Excellent ability to learn and/or materials management skills including Planning and Scheduling techniques and methodologies, General Manufacturing knowledge, Materials Requirement Planning (MRP), general knowledge of Engineering Change processes, Inventory Control, Transactional Management, and critical thinking and problem-solving capability
• Understanding and experience in Lean manufacturing environment preferred
• Participate in continuous improvement projects and 5S related performance teams
• Solid organizational interface skills
• A team player that can relate to people at all levels of the organization and possesses excellent communication skills with high ethical standards and a positive professional image
• An energetic, forward-thinking, and creative individual with high ethical standards and a positive professional image
• Ability to be flexible and able to function comfortably in a fast paced, constantly changing, and ambiguous environment while maintaining a positive team environment
• Ability to read, analyze and…