Summary of Position
Under the general direction of the Production Planning Manager, responsible for the efficient organization and completion of production scheduling. Coordinates work orders with personnel, equipment, and materials to ensure that all customers' due dates are met. Responsible for learning various duties related to production reports, scheduling, and other manufacturing functions.
Essential Duties, Responsibilities, & Authority
This role carries five core accountabilities:
1. Create Daily 24-Hour Frozen Schedule
● Creates and maintains a daily 24-hour frozen production schedule, assigning production orders to the appropriate presses in close coordination with the manufacturing group.
● Maximizes use of presses, secondary equipment, and personnel by scheduling machinery efficiently to meet customer due dates.
● Oversees proper distribution of work orders and label preparation for all current jobs on the manufacturing floor.
2. Update Customer Service on Delayed Orders
● Proactively notifies Customer Service whenever an order is at risk of being delayed, so customer-facing teams can communicate accurately and in a timely manner with customers.
● Works with Customer Service to confirm delivery expectations stay aligned with the production schedule.
3. Monitor Supply Levels & Adjust Schedule
● Monitors raw material and supply levels and adjusts the production schedule as needed to prevent disruptions.
● Verifies that all necessary raw materials and equipment are available in-house to run jobs as scheduled, working with the Buyer, Warehouse Manager, and Customer Service.
● Works with the Maintenance Manager to ensure equipment is available when needed.
4. Collaborate & Communicate Across Departments to Prioritize Schedule
● Collaborates and communicates with all departments to prioritize and align the production schedule.
● Establishes strong working relationships with other departments to maintain effective communication about raw material, equipment, and personnel availability.
● Leads scheduling-related communication at daily meetings, including shift hand-offs and the mid-day PIT meeting.
5. Assist with Backup Production Reporting
● Assists with backup production reporting, ensuring accurate daily production records that summarize production quantities and scrap levels.
● Maintains production standards set by Engineering and works to rectify any discrepancies.
● Follows up on identified inconsistencies with shift managers and production coordinators.
● Compiles and distributes daily and weekly reports, closes out orders for each prior month, and runs the month-end report in a backup duty.
Additional Responsibilities
● Learns, practices, and supports 5S to assist the Company in the continuous improvement process.
● Maintains a safe working environment to minimize the possibility of injury. Always acts in a safe manner and ensures that those around him/her do not put themselves or others at risk. Reports any unsafe conditions to the supervisor.
● Performs other related duties and assignments as assigned or required.
Required Education, Credentials, & Certifications
● Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred.
Job Specification
● Minimum of 3 years' scheduling experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
● Experience in using ERP systems efficiently
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
● Uses excellent interpersonal communication techniques to collaborate with subordinates and/or co-workers. Is courteous and helpful when interacting with fellow employees.
● Ability to lead and work independently.
● Ability to work well under pressure.
● Teamwork skills.
● Problem-solving skills.
● Proficiency in basic math.
● Good attendance.
● Multi-tasking ability in a fast-paced, high demand environment.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
