Production Scheduler I

Information about #31993 Production Scheduler I

Work Location: Cuyahoga Falls, OH USA

Role Type: This role works from our Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio location daily

Formulated to Care

For more than 75 years, GOJO, Makers of PURELL® has been powered by people who are energized by helping the world experience greater health and well-being.

The positive impact of our PURELL® hand and surface hygiene solutions is driven by our global community of highly collaborative and talented team members who love to learn, innovate, care for each other, and deliver our Purpose of Saving Lives and Making Life Better.

Role Objective

This Multi-faceted, Fast-paced Role Is Responsible For

• Creating and managing the detailed scheduling & work order flow
• Scheduling of rework & Conversions
• Managing finished goods shortages due to backorders
• Proper sequencing of mix batches to support production schedule
• Communicating issues impacting production schedule
• Working with Global Sourcing Team to assure availability of component parts needed to support production schedule
• Managing MRP messages
  
  

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• Coordinates make tank / hold tank / production line sequencing to minimize wait time.
• Completes all work order management tasks (e.g., status change, date and quantity modification).
• Communicates issues (shortages, vendor problems and changes) impacting component availability, delivery, and quality within reasonable reaction time frame.
• Manages level of product in the Rework and warehouse and promptly reschedules rework / repackaging.
• Manages level of product in totes and bulk inventory.
• Review backorder reports daily, update and respond as required.
• Follow up as required with all teams to expedite the flow of material and documents to meet customer orders.
• Coordinates & sequences all pre-assembly, printing, or other pre-work tasks so needed components are available by scheduled fill time.
• Determines & communicates production priorities and status for each line to MC leaders.
• Performs necessary system updates to complete, cancel, and change scheduled production.
• Reschedules and reacts to situational changes affecting established production schedule.
• Manage the MRP messages – Reschedule in/out/cancellations.
• In collaboration with SC Planning Manger/Master Scheduler develop models and strategies to improve scheduling capability and adherence.
• Tracks, identifies trends and propose corrective actions to improve the scheduling process.
• Provide weekly/monthly scheduling metrics to management as required.
• May be asked to perform other duties at a higher/lower level of proficiency.
• Interacts with shop floor supervisors on a daily basis to resolve issues regarding manufacturing efficiencies or additional information as requested from Manufacturing, Customer Service and Accounting
• Review production schedule for component shortages for upcoming weeks, follow up with Global Sourcing as needed.
  
  

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, finance or a related field preferred
• Minimum one year of production scheduling experience required
• Experience with ERP systems (ex. SAP) is strongly desired
• APICS certification or certification in progress is a plus
  
  

Supervision/Coordination

Coordinates and reviews work tasks with packaging supervisors. May provide some specific direction to production teams with respect to order sequencing.

Role Type

Mostly On-Site - 80% on-site work

Travel Requirements

Overnight Travel - not required

To Apply

To apply for this position, please complete the online application process. You will have an opportunity to include your resume and a cover letter. GOJO is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability. Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work in the United States.

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