LARGE COMPANY IN TROY AL IS LOOKING FOR A PRODUCTION SCHEDULER WITH A STRONG BACKGROUND IN MANUFACTURING. LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO HAS EXPERIENCE WITH ERP/MRP. LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO IS STRONG WITH FORCASTING AND ANALYZING DATA TO HELP WITH THE PLANNING.
SALARY: $60K-$80K
The duties of the Production Scheduler include, but are not limited to the following:
· Create, monitor and analyze production schedules in accordance with the standard best practice for managers
· Schedule the production process and departmental activities relating to material, employee, and equipment availability
· Monitor production process, workflow, and schedules to ensure on-time delivery
· Efficiently assign production to minimize company costs and meet delivery deadlines
· Review production specifications, identify, and report plant capacity constraints
· Resolve production, manpower and material shortage problems quickly in an order of priority
· Work with the manager to execute and implement process improvements
· Ensure that materials and equipment are pre-arranged for production
· Work with managers to develop potential solutions to improve production performance
· Coordinate with production, purchasing, and finance teams to develop and maintain scheduling parameters
· Order and stock adequate materials to avoid future shortages
· Schedule training programs for staff to develop themselves on the job and meet production goals
· Oversee routine equipment maintenance and repairs to avoid outages and during production process
· Generate daily or weekly production reports to managers for critical decision-making purposes
· Develop production schedules in accordance with sales forecast, plant, and employee capacity, and new business opportunities.
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EDUCATION AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Associate Degree in Management. Bachelors preferred. Proficiency with computers and Microsoft Software. Ability to create and understand reports in order to make production decision.