Production Scheduler

About This Position

Summary:
Coordinate and expedite the flow of work and materials within department and plant processes to insure timely shipment of product per customer requirements. Compile and distribute required information both verbally and written, as necessary, to affected departments.

Preferred Educational Experience:
High School degree or equivalent preferred but not required.

Preferred Work Experience:
One year work experience in Material Requirements Planning.

Essential Functions:

• Prepare and distribute daily schedules by maintaining and prioritizing work in process.
• Research requisitions and create shop orders to fulfill requirements.
• Assemble pertinent information into packets for specific departmental use.
• Communicate with Purchasing on expedited material (MP’s).
• Communicate concerns of late shipments and capacity with appropriate departments.
• Answer Customer Service “Change Notice” sheets in a timely manner.
• Coordinate material flow through all departments to assure on-time delivery.
• Review past due, current and next weeks requirements for missing parts and capacity.
• Review of JSR weekly and notify Engineering of upcoming pilot runs.
• Review MRP action messages and revise shop orders as needed.
• Communicate with receiving department on priority of parts received.

Non-Essential Functions:

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Desired Skills

• Computer skills
• Knowledge of MRP system.
• Knowledge of production flow.
• Math skills
• Office equipment
• Time management & multi tasking
• Communication skills
• Able to work without close supervision

Physical Requirements:

• Data entry
• 80% of the time sitting
• Some bending/stooping
• Lifting less than 35lbs
• Climate controlled environment

Work Eligibility: Must be a U.S. Citizen or a permanent lawful resident of the U.S.

AAP/EEO Statement: It is the policy of Orscheln Products to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.