Production Scheduler

Title: Production Scheduler

Location: Huntsville, AL

Position Status: Full Time

Work Schedule: Regular hours are Monday - Friday between the hours of 8:00 am - 4:30 pm. Employees may need to adjust work hours during surge situations.

Brief Job Description:

The Production Scheduler is responsible for planning, scheduling, coordinating, and monitoring the flow of products throughout the complete production cycle. This role ensures the timely scheduling of manufacturing work orders to meet both internal financial goals and customer delivery deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Initiate Bills of Material for pricing and analysis
• Coordinate material flow to meet production schedules.
• Work closely with purchasing to expedite supplier purchase orders when necessary.
• Utilize ERP systems to auto-generate and release manufacturing work orders.
• Collaborate with warehouse teams to manage kit picking and resolve material shortages.
• Communicate schedule impacts to Sales and coordinate manufacturing builds to meet deadlines.
• Prepare and maintain status reports on production progress, customer orders, and inventory levels.
• Apply judgment within established procedures to make effective decisions
• Performs other tasks as needed

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of production processes, quality control, and material flow.
• Ability to understand engineering documents: Bill of Materials (BOM's), Change Orders and procedures.
• Ability to interact effectively with internal teams and external customers.
• Proficiency in computer systems and ERP/MRP software (preferred).
• Costpoint experience is a plus.
• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 5 years of production planning experience in a related industry.
• Must be capable of passing a drug screen
• Must be capable of passing a background check
• Must have strong organizational and planning skills and the ability to prioritize work
• Must be detail oriented with good analytical skills and ability to handle multiple tasks independently
• Must be able to work in a team environment
• Must have attention to detail and critical thinking skills
• Must demonstrate positive, polite, and professional behavior at all times when dealing with co-workers, customers, and all levels of management
• Must have the ability to communicate using clear, concise, and accurate English; both verbal and written are Required

Physical Requirements:

Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods of time. Position may require typing and reading from a computer screen. Must have sufficient mobility to include but not limited to: bending, reaching, climbing, turning, and kneeling to complete daily duties in a timely and efficient manner. There is a possibility that due to parking availability and location of work, walking moderate to long distances may be required. Must be able to lift, move, and transport items frequently over 10 pounds.

Work Environment:

Generally, work is conducted in an inside office environment, but may also involve some outside work depending on the task. The inside environment may be in an office or cubicle with close quarters, low to moderate noise, and bright or dim lighting. Outside work may include various environmental conditions including warm and cold climates and while on travel.

Axxeum, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. The company will provide equal opportunity in employment to all employees and applicants for employment. No person will be discriminated against in employment because of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal or state law. This policy applies to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment and all policies of the company.

At the time of hiring, employees are required to sign a written statement acknowledging that they are employed at the will of the company and are subject to termination at any time, for any reason, with or without notice, and with or without cause. Employees who do not have an individualized written employment contract or a collective bargaining agreement are employed at the will of the company and are subject to termination at any time, for any reason, with or without cause or notice. At the same time, these employees may terminate their employment at any time for any reasons.