Production Scheduler

803 S Black River St, Sparta, WI

Production Scheduler Overall Purpose of Position

Under the leadership of the Plant PC&L Manager, the Production Scheduler plans the work schedule of production departments using work order information and available resources (i.e. inventory quantities, equipment availability, labor resources, etc.) ensuring on-time delivery to customers. 

Production Scheduler Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Production Scheduling and Schedule Attainment
• Ensures the most recent order demand information is obtained through regular and timely communication with the customer
• Ensures releases and availability of materials to support production schedulers through coordination with material schedulers
• Develops production schedule(s) according to customer demand, ensuring on-time delivery of finished goods to support customer orders
• Provides accurate documentation/shop cards to production departments
• Monitors production schedule attainment daily, weekly, and monthly developing corrective action plans in coordination with production departments as required
• Monitors the production schedule daily, weekly, and monthly making adjustments as necessary based upon customer orders, inventory availability, and equipment availability
• Monitors inventory levels and plans monthly cycle counting activities
• Resolves all opens issues in a timely manner.
• Provides production departments with accurate documentation/shop cards
• Prepares reports as required
• Other duties as assigned

Production Scheduler Skills and Qualifications

• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
• Understanding of manufacturing material resource planning (MRP)
• Strong math skills
• Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written
• Strong computer skills, expertise in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems (Axapta / MS Dynamics preferred)
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with competing timelines
• Experience building relationships and fostering teamwork
• Minimum of three (3) years in manufacturing environment with at least one (1) year in scheduling and/or material planning
• Bachelors Degree in related field strongly preferred, or equivalent education and experience

 Application

Dated:  November 11, 2022