Scheduler

Description

• Responsible for monthly raw material inventory tracking
• Assist shipping/receiving supervisor and/or clerks when need arises
• Prepares and distributes production orders for finished and semi-finished goods
• Confers with Production Superintendent and Plant Manager to determine status of production
• Actively engage with Distribution Services Division Leader at corporate to ensure product variables such as safety stock, lot size, rounding value, etc. are continuously monitored and revised when applicable
• Coordinate with Material Coordinator to ensure that raw material inventory meets product forecasting and scheduled production
• Maintain product analysis and product forecasting information
• Responsible for ordering all Packaging Materials associated with the manufacturing finished products at plant
• Submit orders to freight carrier(s) and schedules deliveries of raw materials
• Work in conjunction with production superintendent in establishing/determining production capacity
• Responsible for ordering all Raw Materials associated with the manufacturing finished products at plant
• Prepares master schedule to establish sequence and lead time of each production order to meet shipping dates according to sales orders, production orders (planned orders converted to production orders), and stock transfers.
• Creates purchase orders for all raw materials
• Establish schedule with Production Superintendent, and maintain product lead replenishment times
• Alert Master Scheduler at corporate of any product discrepancies in forecasting and planning
• Assist other plant schedulers when need arise
• Work closely with customer service advocates to ensure receipt and shipment of sales orders

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• SAP experience
• Possess strong comprehension skills
• Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision
• The ability to bend, stoop or kneel repetively.
• Use of hands (repetitive motion, grabbing, feeling, sensing, pulling)
• The ability to withstand the rigors of working a 12(or 8)-hour rotating shift schedule.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Able to demonstrate adaptability and flexibility
• The ability to stand for extended periods
• The ability to manually lift, push or pull at least 50 pounds safely and with proper body mechanics, sometimes while in awkward positions.
• Production/manufacturing experience
• There are no supervisory responsibilities for direct reports for this position, but this person must have the skills to interact as a leader with all plant department employees.
• Able to work flexible schedule to include overtime
• The ability to reach or work above the shoulder
• Strong computer skills
• Detail oriented
• The ability to work safely in a fast-paced, sometimes stressful work environment
• The ability to safely and effectively work in an often-dusty work environment that experiences a broad range of temperatures (very hot to very cold).

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance