What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Scheduler position at Interstates Companies?
Welcome to a career that is built to last.
At Interstates, we look for people who are collaborative, dependable, and built with integrity, because a career with us means you're joining our family. If you are an experienced Production Scheduler who thrives in an "Engineer to Order" environment, then check out the job posting below!
Benefits You Can Depend On
In addition to highly competitive pay and quality benefits, Interstates strives to offer opportunities for
education and career development, empowering you to have a career that's built to last. Some of our benefits include:
Compensation - $53,000 - $73,000 (based on expereince)
- Bonus incentives
- 401(k)
- Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
- PTO and Holiday Pay
- Disability and Life Insurance
- Advancement Opportunities
Company Culture that Puts You First
We promote an environment of caring co-workers that treat each other like family. We vow to uphold excellent safety standards and foster supportive teams that put you and your family first. At Interstates, this means:
- Being treated and valued as a person
- Providing opportunities for education and personalized careers paths leading to professional growth
- Having a flexible schedule that allows you to balance your personal life with work
- Receiving opportunities for team engagement through social gatherings
- Supporting charities and the community with Interstates-sponsored events
Responsibilities
What You'll Be Doing
In your position as a Production Scheduler, you'll be responsible for creating, and maintaining, production schedules for the shop along with ensuring all manufacturing processes run efficiently and on schedule. Responsibilities may include:
- Collaborate with teams providing design and materials to the shop to schedule a flow of work that maximizes our production resources.
- Coordinate with production team to ensure availability of resources, such as materials, equipment, and personnel, to meet production schedules.
- Develop production schedule (task cards) that ensure on-time delivery of products while maximizing shop efficiency and minimizing inventory levels.
- Communicate and collaborate with upstream Operations and Planning Teams on scheduled work and backlog status.
- Collaborate with shop leaders to address delays in schedule deadlines or other issues that may impact schedule due dates.
- Participate in the development and implementation of new production planning and scheduling processes, tools, and systems.
- Analyze production data and provide regular reports to management on production performance, including identifying opportunities for improvement and implementing corrective actions.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of production schedules, inventory levels, and other relevant data in our production management system.
While every day is a little unique, check out a day in the life with Interstates: https://youtu.be/00eDX9xw1X4
Qualifications
Knowledge and Expertise for this Role
We are looking for a Production Scheduler with MRP experience and the ability to connect materials, design, and other inputs to our available production resources. Applicants ideally have the
following:
- Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Operations Management, Supply Chain, or related field preferred
- 3 years of experience in production planning and scheduling in a manufacturing environment
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma is a plus
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite along with production management software or ERP/MRP experience and Business Central
Location and Travel
This is a permanent/full-time position with Interstates and requires some travel (approximately 10% - 20%)
Interstates is an Equal Opportunity/AA Employer and provides a drug-free work environment.
Interstates is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and provides a drug free work environment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, gender, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Interstates complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. A copy of our AAP is available upon request during regular business hours.
Salary : $53,000 - $73,000
