What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Scheduler position at RFP South Engineered Wood LLC?
Roseburg Forest Products owns, sustains and responsibly harvests 600,000 acres of U.S. timberlands that yield the highest-quality building materials and specialty wood products that generate pride for the job and stand the test of time. Founded in 1936, the privately-held company has built its reputation for quality, versatility and reliability with products shipped across North America that include medium density fiberboard, softwood and hardwood plywood, dimension and stud lumber, and LVL and I-Joists. See how Roseburg is building and growing at www.roseburg.com and @Roseburg.
Purpose
Responsible for providing strategic direction for planning for the production operation in accordance with the vision and values of the corporation.
Key Responsibilities
- Total plant inventory control. Must have knowledge, at all times, as to the exact material on plant site as well as incoming inventory.
- Provide and maintain all production schedules for process and finishing lines
- Responsible for meeting operating and business objectives
- Ability to facilitate adjustments to production schedules to accommodate changes to client orders and/or changes in production capacity
- Responsible for driving site profitability and productivity through efficient and effective operating programs and processes for product scheduling
- Support quality assurance program to increase productivity and decrease defect rates
- Ensure compliance with all standards and programs (safety, environmental, quality, and manufacturing policies and procedures)
- Address and correct issues that arise during the confirmation process at the facility and verifying that the overall inventory levels are correct
- Collaborate with sales & operations for variance management, strategy execution and scheduling
- Monitor downgrade production daily and adjust production schedule to cover shortfalls and to prevent/minimize overrun of product
- Direct daily production to ensure production meets delivery schedules
- Assist in managing production department budget and participate in forecasting activities to ensure sales targets are met and mill efficiencies are maintained
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Champion Company core values
Required Qualifications
- Associates degree in business or manufacturing and two (2) to five (5) years’ experience in manufacturing supervisory work experience; or any equivalent combination of experience and training that demonstrates the ability to perform the key responsibilities of this position
- Knowledge of manufacturing and continuous improvement processes
- Excellent verbal, listening and written communication skills
- Ability to effectively manage time and resources
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Proficiently operate computer and supporting software programs
- Ability to effectively manage conflict
- Must be self-motivated
- Evidenced work history of delivering safety, production and business results
- Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelors’ degree in engineering, business or wood science
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