What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Scheduler position at Sunshine Mills, Inc.?
Job Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Production Scheduler to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in coordinating production schedules, ensuring efficient workflow, and optimizing resource allocation. This position requires strong analytical skills and the ability to work collaboratively across various departments to meet production goals while maintaining high standards of quality.
Duties
- Develop and maintain production schedules based on demand forecasts and inventory levels.
- Collaborate with the manufacturing team to ensure timely completion of production orders.
- Utilize Lean manufacturing principles to streamline processes and reduce waste.
- Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with inventory management systems to ensure materials are available for production.
- Implement demand planning strategies to align production output with customer requirements.
- Utilize SAP and MRP systems for effective scheduling and tracking of production activities.
- Communicate with supply chain partners to manage lead times and delivery schedules.
- Analyze production data to identify trends, forecast needs, and make recommendations for improvements.
- Conduct regular reviews of scheduling processes and adjust as necessary to enhance efficiency.
Experience
- Proven experience in production scheduling or a related field is preferred.
- Familiarity with Lean manufacturing concepts and practices is a plus.
- Strong understanding of inventory control principles and supply chain management.
- Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems is highly desirable.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with a strong attention to detail.
If you are passionate about optimizing production processes and have the skills necessary to excel in this role, we encourage you to apply. Join us in driving operational excellence within our organization!
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 4x10
- 5x8
- 8 hour shift
- Extended hours
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
- logistics: 2 years (Required)
- logistics/engineering: 2 years (Preferred)
Location:
- Joplin, MO 64804 (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Joplin, MO 64804 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Joplin, MO 64804: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
