Production Scheduler

Our client manufactures copper wire and products.

Be part of a team that values innovation, craftsmanship, and sustainability in the production of high-quality copper products. Grow your career in a supportive, dynamic environment!

This position is responsible for setting up, monitoring, and maintaining the daily and weekly production schedule for all assigned value streams to ensure production plans are achieved. The individual will analyze loading and scheduling of materials to optimize machine efficiency, set-ups, inventory levels, and maintaining stellar delivery performance by verifying orders are completed on-time and in-full. Schedules the plant and communicates the schedule and any changes to the appropriate personnel. Supports the weekly and monthly loading capacities for each product group. Expedites orders and is the decision maker for all production flow and individual order priorities. Works closely with the Sr. Planner Scheduler and Operations Managers to continuously improve the performance of the plant, and ensurethe proper material flow.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : Including but not limited to the following.

SCHEDULING

• Daily and weekly finite schedules and plans are prepared, distributed, and verified for adherence.
• Work closely with Engineering, Quality, and Operations to optimize the use of tooling and reduce changeovers.
• Inventory levels and machine order levels are balanced to efficiently and optimally achieve order completion on-time and in-full.
• The weekly capacities by value stream are controlled and optimized.
• On-time delivery goals are met.
• The needs of the customer are consistently met.
• Inventory accuracy is maintained through best practices for inventory management including cycle counts and shipping/receiving verification of raw materials.

COMMUNICATION AND LEADERSHIP

• All schedules and changes that impact product flow are communicated to appropriate personnel.
• Inter-company communication is effective and performed in a professional manner.
• Positively infuences all directions in the organization including peers and vertically to help the department achieve its goals.

PROCESS AND PRODUCT KNOWLEDGE

• Demonstrates knowledge of capacities, cycles, and bottlenecks for the value streams.
• Demonstrates knowledge of material flow and product types to best optimize performance.
• Becomes the PMK (person most knowledgeable) of the scheduling and inventory systems and tools to make the voice of the customer visible to the plant floor.
• Ability to handle back-up work from the other Production Schedulers is demonstrated.

CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

• The candidate’s actions reflect the department’s vision, mission, and values.
• Regular utilization of lean tools and daily management systems to make problems visible.
• Utilizes root cause problem solving to ensure problems do not return.
• Evidence of attempts to maximize and improve work efficiency is shown.
• Evidence of continued education is demonstrated.

JOB REQUIREMENTS: 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.

Must exude the utmost respect for the environment and safety of all individuals, inside and outside of the workplace, by promoting environmental sustainability and regulatory compliance, regarding all local, state, and federal guidelines.
B.S. degree in Engineering. Lean or Six Sigma training a plus.
0 to 5 years in manufacturing and/or Supply Chain.

PREFERRED JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Knowledge and experience of Enterprise or Materials Resource Planning software, spreadsheets, and databases.
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes.
Must be action-oriented with proven success in a fast paced environment.
B.S. Degree in Industrial Engineering Preferred.