The Production Scheduler is responsible for planning and scheduling assigned manufacturing lines, ensuring optimal and accurate inventory levels are maintained, and proactively collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to resolve demand-supply issues and achieve operational on-time delivery, cost, and inventory objectives. The role requires a mix of planning and data analysis, an understanding of production floor dynamics, and hands-on business process management. 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

- Develop production plans and schedules for assigned manufacturing lines and locations to achieve on-time delivery (OTD), production efficiency & cost, and inventory days on hand (DOH) objectives. 

- Partner with Plant Manager and Production Dept to build production capacity and product sequencing rules into production schedules. 

- Report metrics to track production plan attainment and collaborate with Production Dept to develop corrective actions. 

- Proactively collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to resolve demand and supply imbalance issues. 

- Review and revise inventory plant targets and report performance versus inventory targets. 

- Manage inventory control process to validate accurate finished good inventory quantities moving from Production to Warehouse, both physically and in ERP system. 

- Place transfer orders for assigned stocking locations to meet inventory stocking level service level (OTD) targets. 

- Maintain planning data in production planning and scheduling system. 

- Support production performance data and metrics reporting for assigned locations. 

- Lead cost savings, lean, and Six Sigma initiatives. 

- Document work instructions, policies, procedures or other directional material. 

- Have an understanding of all plant functions and operational goals. 

- Maintain a neat and orderly work environment. 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

- Education: Associates Degree or higher preferred and/or 2-3 years’ experience in production scheduling, inventory control, supply chain management, and/or engineering. 

- Proficient in use of Microsoft Office, in particular Excel for data manipulation and analysis (including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, formulas). Experience with Power BI preferred. 

- Experience working with ERP, MPR, production planning & scheduling software systems preferred (e.g. Syspro, Preactor AS & AP, Microsoft Dynamics D365). 

- Basic statistics knowledge and/or Lean Six Sigma or APICS certification. 

- Strong communication ability, both written & verbal. 

- Ability to interact effectively with and professionally lead, members in high level teams, as well as function as a team member. Working Conditions / Physical 

Requirements: 

- Primary office but frequently exposed to light manufacturing conditions. Steel toed boots, safety eyewear, and earplugs. Ability to travel for business purposes 5-10times yearly. Potential to visit with customers and suppliers as needed. 

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