Production Scheduler

Production Scheduler

Position Summary

The Production Scheduler will coordinate schedules and inventories to ensure efficient and effective routing of products through the operation. Serves as a primary point of contact and liaison with internal and external vendors on core inventories schedules quality and logistics. Collaborates with Sales and Operation departments to establish schedules and plans that allocate available resources to best serve client or customer needs. Involved with a wide range of functional areas within the operation. Position reports to Forecasting Manager.

Essential Functions:

• Schedules customer orders with the Operation working closely with Sales Quality Engineering and Manufacturing.
• Prepares weekly schedule status reports for customers.
• Monitors vendor core progress of production schedules on a daily basis working with other departments to identify and correct problems.
• Communicates daily with customers regarding issues and schedules.
• 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.
• Integrates sales orders with production schedule; coordinates availability of raw materials supplies and equipment.
• Interface with all departments to support business needs.
• Participates in periodic forecasting meetings with sales.
• Some travel required within Northeast Ohio.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills:

• 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.
• Strong technical background.
• Proficient with production planning systems.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and related software.

Desired Skills:

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to work independently as well as in group/team settings.
• Ability to present information and data in an understandable and logical manner.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Ability to document plan and execute programs.
• Strong organizational follow up.

Experience & Education:

• Bachelors degree in Business Logistics Engineering Technology or equivalent experience.
• A minimum of 2 years experience in production planning/scheduling or similar role desired.

Physical Demands:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected veteran.

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