Production Scheduler

Job Title - Production Scheduler

Location - Danville, KY

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinates timely release of the work orders, purchase orders and stock availability.
• Implements, controls, and maintains production schedules.
• Acknowledge all customer orders and develops plan to deliver on-time based on the production schedule.
• Contribute to continuous improvement through open communication and teamwork.
• Maintain active involvement in problem solving and perform corrective action analysis on recurring problems and published data.
• Helps control and recommend in-plant manufacturing inventories, including component parts, work-in-progress, and finished goods.
• Communicates the status of work in progress and coordinates with the Production Scheduling and Procurement Manager information concerning delivery lead times, past due orders, and schedule change requirements.
• Interfaces with factory supervision and appropriate resources to assure all schedules are met and that work orders are assigned correctly.
• Develops, controls, and maintains job on-time delivery schedule. Coordinates manufacturing efforts to maximize schedule integrity form the lowest component level to the completed assemblies.
• Communicates the material goods needs with the necessary individuals to minimize the occurrence of material shortages.
• Maintains the integrity of the daily work of centre report, and schedules accordingly.
• Monitors MRP reports and request appropriate changes as necessary.
• Expedites critical shortages to insure schedules are met.

Must Have's:

• ORACLE experience or similar system
• Strong Excel Skills
• Experience in Materials Management, Inventory Management, MRP MPS
• Good knowledge of material control systems as MRP/SAP/Oracle Systems
• Problem solving skills

Ability to work with all levels of the organization