Production Scheduler

Production Control Specialist

Performs various production control activities including gathering and filing records; reporting on use of materials and inventory control; entering purchase orders and expediting supply chain products; monitoring customer orders; posting production schedules; and calculating production rates.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Apply laws, rules, regulations, departmental policies and procedures regarding assembly and common practice procedures.
• Monitor production control email for requests.
• Create work orders for requests.
• Enter purchase orders accurately and timely.
• File old purchase orders daily.
• Troubleshoot supply chain and scheduling problems and see they are resolved quickly.
• Recognize opportunities for improvement and implement corrective action proactively.
• Organize and complete daily task requirements.
• Occasionally meet with internal team members, suppliers and or customers.
• Work with sales and production to meet customer expectations.

Education and Experience Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in business or an equivalent combination of related education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Good decision making and problem solving.
• Excellent organizational abilities and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in basic mathematics
• Excellent interpersonal relationship skills.
• Proficiency with computer systems and software, including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Demonstrate initiative and follow through.
• Maintain professionalism in a fast-paced work environment.

Work Environment:

• Ability to lift 25 lbs.
• Ability to climb and stoop.
• Ability to sit or stand for the majority of work schedule.
• Requires periodic visits to manufacturing facility with exposure to seasonal hot/cold temperatures, dust, loud noise, and chemical fumes.

Disclaimer:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. This job description is not an exhaustive list of all functions that the employee may be required to perform, and the employee may be required to perform additional functions. The company reserves the right to revise this job description at any time. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily. If requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, absent undue hardship.