Production Scheduler

The Production Scheduler plans and establishes production schedules. This role coordinates actual production for several departments against scheduled production and alters to meet unforeseen conditions to ensure maximum use of available capacity for finished product and the need for materials and labor. Monitors materials inventories, tracks progress of production, and reviews factors which affect schedules.

• Schedule production throughout various departments as assigned.
• Place materials orders in a timely and effective manner to support production plan.
• Maintain accuracy with cycle counts, production reporting, scrap reporting and material receiving systems control.
• Work closely with Production Supervisor's to ensure product manufactured meets customer's requirements.
• Enter daily production accurately.
• Post receipts of inventory and expense items daily.
• Schedule transportation for shipments to meet vendor and customer's expectations.

Education, Expereince, Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required
• APICS CPIM certified or working toward certification
• 3 - 5 years experience with production control or material scheduling

Competencies, Skills, Knowledge

• Working knowledge of materials planning and inventory control techniques
• Strong computer skills in Windows (Excel and Access) and SQL and MRP System
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Bi-lingual (Spanish/English) a plus
• Good record keeping , documentation and organization skills
• Ability to problem solve and multi-task

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Able to see, hear and speak; able to sit, stand for at least two hours at a time, sit, bend, craw, squat, kneel and climb; able to use both arms and hands to use a computer and peripherals and lift 40 pounds from floor level to overhead, able to work below ground level in confined spaces and on stationary or mobile elevated platforms, able to wear respirator and other PPE as required, able to climb stairs. Regular use of safety glasses and shoes. Vision requirements: close vision.

Environment:
Able to work inside or outside the plant environment and in all climate conditions. Exposed to lead, fumes, chemicals, operating equipment, and vehicles. PPE may be required when on the manufacturing floor.

Travel:
Travel as required for training, meeting with regulatory agencies, and to other company sanctioned events.

Disclaimer:
This job description indicates in general terms, the type and level of work performed as well as the typical responsibilities of employees in this classification. The duties described are not to be interpreted as being all-inclusive to any specific employee. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned. This description is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/ her supervision. An ability to competently perform all the essential functions of the position (the combination of all essential duties and all essential skills and abilities listed above), with or without reasonable accommodation, is a basic requirement of all positions at Company. Management reserves the right to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job. Nothing in this job description changes the at-will employment relationship existing between Company and its employees.