Production Scheduler

Summary/Objective: The Production Scheduler plays a critical role in ensuring efficient manufacturing operations by aligning production workload with available capacity, resolving discrepancies in sales orders, supporting inventory control, and expediting orders to meet customer delivery expectations. All work is to be completed in a professional manner consistent with the Mission Statement, along with our Policy. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following: The Production Scheduler is responsible for issuing, tracking, and expediting work orders; prioritizing tasks across resources; ensuring timely material supply to the production floor; and coordinating with manufacturing supervision to meet customer service goals. JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES: · Performs all aspects of the job in safe manner and promotes safety in accordance with Company safety policies and programs. · Plan and manage production schedules to ensure 100% on-time delivery of customer orders · Analyze sales order releases for capacity planning and material requirements · Notify Sales of potential or actual late deliveries due to manufacturing issues, providing revised delivery dates · Coordinate and expedite current month’s orders with manufacturing · Interface with manufacturing personnel to resolve production planning issues · Perform additional duties as requested, directed, or assigned · Provide lead times for new sales request · Responsible for total inventory management, which includes products, raw materials and components Supervisory Responsibility: This position has no direct reports. KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS: · Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities · Effective oral and written communication skills · Self-motivated with strong teamwork orientation · Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment · Proficient in Vantage ERP System and Microsoft Excel · Adaptable to changing priorities and practical challenges · Lean training or APICS training COMPETENCIES: · Integrity – Do the right thing. Interacting with others in a way that gives them confidence in one’s intentions and those of the company. · Engagement – Using appropriate interpersonal and influence styles and methods to help reach goals while considering the needs and potential contributions of others. · Initiating Action – Taking prompt action to achieve goals/objectives beyond what is required; being proactive. · Civility – Treat others as you would like to be treated, with dignity and respect; remember to welcome new employees, you were new at one time too, communication with others should be positive and should never be belittling or hurtful. · Decision Making – Identifying and understanding issues, problems, and opportunities; comparing data from difference sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; taking action that is consistent with available facts, constraints and probably consequences. · Managing Conflict – Dealing effectively with others in an antagonistic situation; using appropriate interpersonal styles and methods to reduce tension or conflict between two or more people. QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and/or Experience: · Associate degree in Supply Chain or related field. · 5+ years of experience preferred, not required. · APICS certification preferred, not required. Language Skills: · Clear verbal communication - Ability to effectively communicate with manufacturing teams, sales, and supervisors to coordinate schedules and resolve issues. · Professional written communication - Skilled in drafting emails, reports, and documentation related to production planning and order status. · Active listening - Capable of understanding concerns and feedback from various departments to adjust schedules accordingly. · Technical vocabulary - Familiarity with manufacturing terminology, inventory systems, and ERP-related language. · Customer service tone - Able to communicate delays or changes to sales and customer-facing teams in a respectful and solution-oriented manner. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $70,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Work Location: In person