Production Scheduler
Buckhannon, WV - USA
Job Summary
- Proven ability to manage complex schedules and balance multiple priorities.
- Excellent analytical problem-solving and organizational skills.
- Effective communication and collaboration across cross-functional teams.
- Strong understanding of Proficy SAP systems and proficient in Excel.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to communicate effectively with customers maintain a positive attitude and have good organizational skills.
- Detailed analytical skills a must.
- Proficiency with spreadsheets databases and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Computer skills including word processing spreadsheets databases email and calendaring/organizer function.
- Experience with Power BI a plus.
- Ability to analyze multitude of data and generate insights and actions.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Ability to think strategically and problem solve.
About Weyerhaeuser
We sustainably manage forests and manufacture products that make the world a better place. Were serious about safety driven to achieve excellence and proud of what we do. With multiple business lines in locations across North America we offer a range of exciting career opportunities for smart talented people who are passionate about making a difference.
We know you have a choice in your career. We want you to choose us.
What We Offer:
Compensation: This role is eligible for our annual merit-increase program and we are targeting a salary range of $54100-$81200 based on your level of skills qualifications and experience. You will also be eligible for our Annual Incentive Program which offers a cash bonus targeting 5% of base pay. Potential plan funding may range from zero to two times that target.
Benefits: When you join our team you and your dependents will be offered coverage under our comprehensive employee benefits plan which includes medical dental vision short and long-term disability and life insurance. We offer a pre-tax Health Savings Account option which includes a company contribution. Other benefit options are also available such as voluntary Long-Term Care and Employee Assistance Programs. We also support personal volunteerism sponsor a host of diversity networks promote mentoring and provide training and development opportunities to help you chart your path to a fulfilling career.
Retirement: Employees are able to enroll in our companys 401k plan which includes a paid company match in addition to our annual contribution equal to 5% of your base salary.
Paid Time Off or Vacation: We provide eligible employees who are scheduled to work 25 hours or more per week with 3-weeks of paid vacation to use during your first year of addition after being employed for six months eligible employees begin to accrue vacation for future use. We also recognize eleven paid holidays per year providing a total of 88 holiday hours and paid parental leave for all full-time employees.
Weyerhaeuser is an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our five core values and we strive to maintain a culture where all our people feel a sense of belonging opportunity and shared purpose. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and supporting an equitable and inclusive environment that inspires people of all backgrounds to join stay and thrive with our team.
Weyerhaeuser is seeking a Production Scheduler for the Buckhannon Engineered Wood Products manufacturing facility located in Buckhannon West Virginia.
Role Overview
The Production Scheduler will be responsible for developing maintaining and executing production schedules that align with demand forecasts inventory requirements and capacity constraints. This role requires close collaboration with operations procurement logistics and quality teams to ensure production runs efficiently and customer orders are fulfilled on time.
Key Responsibilities:
Create manage and update the production schedule based on sales forecasts customer orders and inventory levels.
Balance production capacity with material availability to optimize throughput and minimize downtime.
Collaborate with procurement to ensure timely availability of raw materials and packaging.
Partner with production and quality teams to align schedules with equipment readiness labor availability and compliance standards.
Monitor schedule adherence identify risks and recommend corrective actions to maintain on-time delivery.
Analyze performance metrics (capacity utilization yield waste) to continuously improve scheduling effectiveness.
Analyze and report productivity and trends.
Must possess strong organizational and communication skills and be comfortable working in a fast-paced stressful environment.
Develop and maintain detailed production schedules for multiple manufacturing departments ensuring optimal efficiency and resource utilization.
Adjust schedules as necessary in response to production challenges material shortages labor constraints or other unforeseen issues.
Assist in the calculation of requirements for raw materials purchased parts and packaging supplies based on MRP methodology.
Ensure accuracy of recorded production data including production volume consumption of raw materials
Train and supervise others in the art of scheduling and the use of the designated software as needed.
Provide input to Finance Operations and the Business Unit for the sales inventory and operations planning (S&OP) process especially as it relates to volume and capacity.
Prepare production reports.
Monitors daily and weekly performance against predetermined schedules adjusting as needed to maintain optimal inventory levels and prevent shortages or overstock situations.
Ensure all customer orders are scheduled produced and completed per the schedule. Reports issues to Supply Chain Manager
Make scheduling adjustments as needed to ensure that orders stay on schedule
Willingness to work weekends and holidays as required.
About Company
At Weyerhaeuser, we’re proud of what we do and how we do it, and we invite you to learn more.