Production Scheduler/Expeditor

This is a key position and is responsible for the daily plant production schedule. A professional work ethic in this position is vital as is the commitment to doing an exceptional job.

Job Duties

· Plans and establishes production schedules

· Tracks progress of production, and reviews factors which affect schedules.

· Manage all aspects of production scheduling, capacity management and customer demand.

· Thoroughly understand plant manufacturing processes and equipment.

· Support and drive continuous process improvement

· Develop, monitor, and manage master production schedule/tracker.

· Work with Purchasing, Production, Quality, Sales, and Engineering to resolve issues that may impact schedule deviation.

· Review and consult with Sales on actual and forecast customer demand to assure schedule is aligned to meet customer delivery requirements.

· Monitor plant load to capacity and adjust schedule to meet customer expectations.

· Work with Sales on default lead times for finished product.

· Track actual production against production plan/schedule.

· Work with plant management to drive solutions for gaps in plan performance.

· Review at-risk orders and bring recommendations and resolution to management team for review.

· Reviews customer expedite requests, provide updates to customers, monitors production orders to ensure they meet completion dates provided to customers

· Utilize ERP system to improve planning and scheduling process efficiency.

· Promote a safe work environment.

· Other duties as required

Requirements

- High school diploma, GED or equivalent

- Experience as a production scheduler an asset

- Production experience an asset

- Knowledge of ERP systems

- Advanced ability to effectively problem-solve, communicate.

- Team player within multi-disciplined team.

- Strong organizational skill set

- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

- Meticulous records maintenance skills

- Strong written and verbal skills to communicate with all levels of the organization

Work Conditions

· Able to lift at least 50 lbs

· Shift work may be required

· Overtime as required

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $45,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person