What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Planner / Scheduler - Aluminum division position at Le Sueur Inc.?
1st Shift Mon- Fri 7:00 am- 3:30 pm
Position Summary:
The Production Scheduler is responsible for creating and managing production schedules to optimize efficiency, align resources, and ensure timely completion of production goals.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Utilizes ERP systems, planning and scheduling software, or other database tools to develop and maintain master schedules and generate reporting.
- Monitors daily production results and revises scheduling responsive to changes in the flow of materials, designs, equipment, or other resources.
- Gathers data from internal teams to incorporate materials, inventories, resource availability, and delivery commitments into schedules.
- Work on production job completions and be involved in inventory reconciliations and reporting.
- Utilizes knowledge of production specifications, manufacturing processes, materials availability, and application of mathematical planning tools to develop a plan.
- Monitors status of production results and prepares reports on results against plan.
- Provides effective communication across cross-functional departments as it pertains to production flow.
- Willingly modifies work schedule and duties to accommodate Company needs.
- All other duties as assigned.
- May require successful completion of specific education, training, or certifications.
Education & Experience Requirements:
Minimum Education: High School diploma
Preferred Education: Associates or Bachelor's degree
Minimum Skills/Experience: 2 or more years of relevant experience. Decision-making, effective time management, and good communication skills, plus MS Office and a high degree of excel Spreadsheet competency.
Preferred Skills/Experience: Above plus 5 or more years of relevant experience and thorough knowledge of company manufacturing operations.
Functional Requirements
Routinely able to:
- Carry up to 10 pounds a minimal distance of 100 feet
- Walk multiple distances of up to 300 feet
- Reach forward, less than 90° shoulder flexion
- Sit for prolonged periods of time
- Climb stairs of varying heights
- Bend at trunk
- Crouch
- Reach overhead, over 90° shoulder flexion
Industry Leading Benefits:
- Generous medical/dental insurance plan
- Flexible PTO/UTO policy
- 401k with company match
- Paid Holidays
- Company-paid Short-term disability
- Employee assistance plan
- Career advancement
- Formal leadership development
- Education reimbursement program
- Recognition and awards
- Employee events (fishing contests, Christmas turkeys, potlucks, appreciation meals, and more)
Salary : $20 - $28