Job Description
OBJECTIVE OF THIS POSITION
The Production Scheduler will coordinate schedules and inventories to ensure efficient and effective operations for Ohio Facilities
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Serves as a primary point of contact for and liaison with customer Service, logistics, and manufacturing departments.
Collaborates with these departments to establish schedules and plans that allocate available resources to best serve client or customer needs.
Periodically compares current and anticipated orders with available inventory of raw materials; uses judgment to anticipate demand for and to acquire additional supplies as needed.
Negotiates with outside supply vendors; ensures accurate and timely delivery of orders.
Integrates sales orders with master schedule; coordinates availability of raw materials, supplies, equipment, and staff as needed to meet delivery dates.
Maintains master distribution schedule for all facilities; revises as needed and alerts appropriate staff of schedule changes or delays.
Participates in periodic forecasting meetings with sales, marketing, and other related departments; leads additional planning meetings with sales, production, shipping, purchasing, and customer service staff.
Use overall plant performance to expected metrics as tool to monitor scheduling sequence improvement performance.
Investigate production issues as they arise; work with plant operations to develop and execute action plans for resolution.
Work with Lean/Continuous Improvement Manager to implement process improvement, methods improvement, and problem-solving activities to improve productivity and reduce cost (Raw Materials, WIP, and Finished Goods to minimum levels)
Evaluate upgrade of systems, processes and equipment to meet the needs of plant scheduling.
Performs other related duties, as required.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
At least Three years of related experience required.
Professional certification by the American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS) preferred.
Strong computer skills.
Proficient in MS Office.
Advanced knowledge of Excel
Power BI preferred
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Thorough understanding of the business and supply chain.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work within all levels of the organization.
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