Laboratory Production Scheduler

Job Description

The Production Scheduler is responsible for the appropriate scheduling of production processes to ensure adequate inventory is available to satisfy customer demands. They ensure the distribution of products is completed in a timely, effective, and efficient manner. This position interfaces with Customer Service, Marketing, Production, Quality Control, and Sales to review back-order status, prioritize production orders, and address potential schedule interruptions or rescheduling. The role requires the ability to work on problems of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data necessitates a review of a variety of factors. General instructions are provided for routine work, while detailed instructions are given for new projects or assignments. Judgment is exercised within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain planning data, including bills of material, routings, inventory records, lead times, and operations.
• Plan, schedule, coordinate, and provide final approval of products through the production cycle.
• Develop major product group production plans for all distribution inventory based on sales forecasts and control the level of finished goods inventory.
• Coordinate production plans for distribution stock to ensure materials are provided according to schedules to maintain production and provide input to Management.
• Plan and schedule production orders, manage back-order releases, capacity planning, and monitor the Master Schedule.
• Interface with customer service, marketing, production, quality control, and sales departments to review back-order status, prioritize production orders, and address potential schedule interruptions or rescheduling.
• Participate in the strategic and tactical business planning process and generate the Master Schedule to execute accordingly.
• Detect significant deviations from the production plan and initiate corrective action.

Skills/Responsibilities

• Experience with ERP systems.
• Experience in production, manufacturing, inventory, and logistics.
• Proficiency in Excel.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a related field.
• Knowledge of Oracle, SAP, and Microsoft Dynamics.
• Skills in inventory control, data entry, dispatch, and data analysis.
• Additional Skills & Qualifications
• Experience with data clean-up.

Work Environment

The role is based in a normal office environment and is a hybrid position, requiring 3 days in the office with flexible hours from Monday to Friday. The first three weeks of training will be onsite, which may be shortened based on progress. Vision abilities required for the job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus for computer work. The ability to see colors, shades, and brightness is necessary. Hearing abilities are required for general and phone communication, signals, and machine sounds. Mobility to occasionally alternate between sitting, standing, walking, crouching, and kneeling is required to perform job responsibilities. Standard office equipment such as computers and phones are used in this role.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $31.25/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Manassas,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 14, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $30 - $31