What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Scheduler Supervisor position at RD Industries?
Summary
The Production Scheduler is a part of the Plant Operations team and plays a key role in ensuring smooth and efficient production within molding and assembly. This role is responsible for the development and execution of production schedules aligned with customer requirements and inventory strategies. As a high-visibility position, the candidate must have the ability to organize and manage a high number of priorities effectively in a simultaneous manner. The Production Scheduler will also have a supervisory role, overseeing production scheduling personnel to ensure compliance with schedules and efficient workflow. Strong leadership skills are essential for guiding team members and fostering a collaborative and urgent environment.
The ability to implement process and procedural improvements in a demanding environment is critical. This position is also responsible for performing other duties as assigned.
Essential Functions
- Develops and maintains an accurate Master Schedule that is aligned with the sales plan and inventory strategies and approved by the Manager
- Provides reliable commit dates from functional department heads to support customer orders
- Monitors, analyzes and maintains key planning parameters including lead times and safety stock
- Ensures Bill of Materials are accurate for all work orders.
- Releases work orders in accordance with the Master Schedule and MRP to support the necessary supply to support customer demand
- Perform root cause analysis and develop appropriate countermeasures for key metric misses including On-time Delivery, Schedule Compliance, Safety Stock, and Master Schedule Quality
- Supports and implements the policies, procedures, systems, and programs required to meet department and company objectives
- Keeps abreast of the basic requirements for compliance in own area of work and complies with those requirements. Participates, as required, in training on regulatory issues affecting own area of work. Bring regulatory compliance questions/issues to the attention of management.
- Need to stay current with modern scheduling methodologies and recommend improvements as needed.
- Performs other related duties and assignments as required.
Competencies
Strong Interpersonal & Communication Skills
Strong Analytical Thinking & Problem-Solving Skills
Able to Manage Multiple Moving Projects
Create & Foster Professional Relationships
Responsible, Dedicated to Deadlines, Resourceful
Supervisory Responsibility
This position has supervisory responsibilities.
Work Environment
This job operates in a professional office environment within a manufacturing plant. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, stairs, offices, and cubicles.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Frequent physical tasks include standing, walking, climbing, sitting, stooping, kneeling, pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 10 lbs.
NOTE: The statements herein describe the general nature and level of work employees are assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Strong project management skills
- Knowledge of MRP/ERP applications (Mattec and NetSuite preferred)
- Excellent analytical, planning, organization, and problem-solving skills & great attention to detail.
- Negotiation skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication ability and time management skills
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, or 3-5 years of scheduling experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience working in a manufacturing environment
- Proficient with MS Office (Word and Excel)
- Understanding of molding and assembly equipment (preferred).
- Experience in manufacturing plastic injection molding (preferred)
Other Duties
Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, obligations, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
AAP/EEO Statement
RD Industries maintains a drug-free workplace as an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants are considered without regard to age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, national origin, religion, protected veteran’s status, marital status, physical disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Core Values
RDI employees embrace the ACE THIS mindset: accountability, commitment, excellence, teamwork, humility, integrity, and stewardship. We take responsibility for our actions, collaborate effectively, and continually improve, all while upholding strong moral values, exceeding expectations, respecting others, and leaving things better than we found them. The RDI Core Values agreement is central to working at RDI.
