Production Scheduler

Description

• Adjust schedules as necessary in response to production challenges, material shortages, labor constraints, or other unforeseen issues.
• Independent judgment and decision-making: The scheduler is responsible for developing and maintaining short- and long-term production plans, adjusting schedules proactively based on demand fluctuations, inventory levels, material availability, and equipment downtime, all without direct supervision or step-by-step instruction.
• Monitor production progress against schedules to identify potential delays or bottlenecks and implement corrective actions.
• Non-routine and high-impact responsibilities: This role requires constant cross-functional coordination with departments such as operations, procurement, logistics, engineering, and sales. The scheduler must analyze complex data sets, manage capacity constraints, and implement planning improvements, which go beyond routine production tasks.
• Collaborate with the procurement team to ensure timely availability of materials and components required for production.
• Support the implementation of new scheduling software or systems to improve planning accuracy and efficiency.
• Develop and maintain detailed production schedules for multiple manufacturing departments, ensuring optimal efficiency and resource utilization.
• Analyze production specifications and plant capacity data to determine manufacturing processes, tools, and human resource requirements.
• Coordinate with production, sales, and logistics teams to align production plans with customer orders and delivery schedules.

Requirements

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Professional expertise: The position requires a professional background in industrial engineering, supply chain, or a related field, along with proficiency in ERP systems, advanced Excel, and analytical tools. This level of expertise and autonomy aligns with the expectations for an exempt-level professional role.
• Strong math and computer skills
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Adaptability to change and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in production scheduling, preferably within the distribution transformer industry or a related manufacturing sector.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven track record of managing complex production schedules across multiple departments.
• Proactive approach to identifying and resolving scheduling issues.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance