The Production Scheduler serves as the subject matter expert on scheduling processes, and is responsible for creating, maintaining, and updating production schedules, coordinating with various departments, and implementing efficient planning strategies. This role requires a keen eye for detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to balance multiple priorities to ensure smooth and timely manufacturing operations.
The Production Scheduler is accountable for translating planning requirements, sales forecasts, and inventory levels into actionable production schedules and plans, this role ensures that production activities are synchronized to meet revenue targets.
The Production Scheduler is accountable for creating and managing detailed production schedules designed to maximize production utilization and production efficiency, mitigate potential delays and ensure the efficient use of resources.
Key Performance Metrics:
- Shop load and capacity utilization
- On-Time Delivery Performance
Key or Essential Functions
The essential functions of the position are largely related to the performance of scheduling duties for Jobs.
- Create and manage detailed production schedules aimed at optimizing resource utilization and maximizing revenue potential.
- Create and manage detailed production schedules to optimize resource utilization and meet delivery commitments.
- Continuously monitor and adjust schedules to address changing priorities or unforeseen production issues.
- Continuously refine schedules to mitigate potential delays and uphold profitability targets.
- Conduct ongoing analysis of production capacity, identifying potential bottlenecks, and proposing solutions to optimize overall efficiency.
- Work collaboratively with production managers to synchronize schedules with available resources and minimize downtime.
- Collaborate with relevant teams to implement improvements and adjustments that enhance production capacity while maintaining quality standards.
- Coordination and communication:
- Collaborate with production teams to understand workflow constraints and implement schedules that align with operational capabilities.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address any challenges and ensure a smooth flow of information.
- Coordinate with procurement to ensure timely availability of raw materials and components.
- Communicate regularly with key stakeholders, providing updates on production schedules, potential delays, and capacity constraints.
- Evaluate the financial implications of production plans and schedules, ensuring alignment with revenue and profitability goals.
- Provide strategic recommendations to enhance cost-effectiveness and contribute to overall financial success.
- Identify opportunities for process optimization and efficiency enhancements directly linked to revenue and profitability.
- Implement best practices and leverage technological solutions to elevate planning accuracy and financial performance.
- Perform other duties as assigned
Job Qualifications/Requirements
Education/Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelors’ degree in Business Management, Operations Management or similar degree preferred;
- Prior Sheet Metal/Machining environment experience preferred;
- Minimum of two years planning experience ;
- Or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Skills/Abilities:
- Must demonstrate good organizational skills
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering fabrication drawings
- Strong welding knowledge and application, MIG, TIG and other fabrication processes such as cutting and forming
- Requires knowledge of raw materials, machines and tools
- Strong MRP experience with advanced planning and scheduling required
- Working knowledge and understanding of cost and schedule project management systems
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.
- Strong analytical, verbal and written communication skills are essential
- Must display a good attitude, willingness to learn, and the ability to get along with others
Physical Abilities:
- Work is performed in a variety of environments
- Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to:
- Work with moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noise
- frequently stand or sit for prolonged periods of time;
- stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist;
- lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight;
- walk and climb stairs/ladders;
- operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard;
- and utilize verbal and written communication to exchange information
Mental & Other Skills/Abilities:
- Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changes, delays or unexpected events in the work environment; ability to manage competing demands and prioritize tasks; ability to change approach or method to best fit the situation.
- Analytical Ability: Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
- Dependability: Ability to follow instructions, both in written and verbal format; ability to respond to management direction; ability to establish priorities and complete tasks on time or notify the appropriate person with an alternate plan when necessary.
- Interpersonal Skills: Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships and teamwork both inside and outside of the organization while effectively handling internal pressures.
- Judgment: Ability to make prudent and timely decisions; ability to exhibit sound and accurate judgment; ability to explain reasoning for decisions; Ability to work independently and effectively under pressure to meet deadlines.
- Mathematical Ability: Ability to work with and apply mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.
- Problem Solving Ability: Self-starter with the ability to solve problems in a fast-paced work environment.
- Quality Management: Attention to detail in accomplishing responsibilities of this position, ability to constructively apply feedback to improve performance, ability to generate ideas to improve and promote quality in work.
Workplace Environmental Conditions
While performing the essential duties/responsibilities of this job, the employee will be:
- Noise Conditions: exposed during a shift to constant or intermittent sounds at a level sufficient to cause hearing loss or fatigue.
- Heat: subject to high temperatures that result in significant body discomfort.
- Cold: exposed to low temperatures that result in significant body discomfort.
- Injury Exposure: exposed to workplace hazards more frequently than normal or to potential injuries.
- Atmospheric Exposures: exposed to dusts, fumes, vapors, or mists that could affect the occupational health of the employee.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Manufacturing: 2 years (Preferred)
- Scheduling: 2 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
