Production Scheduler

Position Purpose:

Responsible for contract scheduling and the issuing of work orders. In addition, this position is also responsible for maintaining adequate inventory levels and monitoring contract progress for the STG business unit, reviewing raw material requirements, promising sales orders, reviewing, identifying and correcting MRP exceptions and handling sales expedites.

Responsibilities:

1. Work with the Production Supervisors to schedule and plan a consistent flow of goods to the assembly floor, maximizing throughput and delivery performance to the end customer.
2. Review shortage report daily for action items and to assure an on-time supply for production planning as well as meet customer delivery, quality and price requirements.
3. Reviews existing work order exceptions and then correct, expedite, de-expedite to bring production in line with customer requirements.
4. Selects parts for work order creation (at top and lower levels) based on material availability, labor and plant capacity.
5. Monitors inventory and completes all necessary transactions on work orders, keeping inventory levels accurate and in-balance.
6. Additional responsibilities
a. Provide required communication to Sales, Engineering and Purchasing regarding inventory or technical issues.
b. Provide department management support and assistance in communicating department targets and results.
c. Fills in for the Small Coolers Bay Supervisor during his absence for directing daily activities.
d. Assists with activities related to physical inventory.
e. Other duties as required by the Supervisor.

Skills/Competencies:

1. Organizational
2. Computer aptitude/experience
3. Prioritization
4. Communication
5. Assertiveness

Education and Experience:

1. Associates degree in a technical or business field or equivalent experience/training required.
2. 3 years experience in production planning and inventory management, required.
3. General knowledge of manufacturing environment/order flow required.
4. At least 3 years experience working with an MRP system required; 5 years preferred.
5. Strong working knowledge of Excel and Gantt Charts strongly preferred.

Job Success Factors:

1. Accurate scheduling and planning of jobs through production.
2. Ability to handle multiple tasks while thinking strategically.
3. Proactive communication and early intervention to recognize, prevent, or minimize problems.
4. Flexibility and adaptability to meet quickly changing requirements.

Challenges:

1. Dealing with the changing requirements of internal and external customers.
2. Balancing shop resources and labor capacity to achieve desired performance.

Physical Requirements:

1. Must be able to effectively use a computer with all its components for prolonged periods of time and for the majority of required tasks.
2. Must be able to effectively utilize various office equipment (phone, computer, fax machine, printer, copier, filing cabinet).
3. Must be able to work in an office environment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.