Production Scheduler

Manufacturing SchedulerManufacturing schedulers perform various functions in making sure that production processes in a manufacturing company are properly organized/scheduled at all times, so as to reduce production costs, efficient utilization of available raw materials, and deliver products to customers on time, in full.ResponsibilitiesResponsible for the development, and coordination of production schedules on a daily, weekly, monthly basis to meet customer demand. Manage/modify Work Orders, based upon changing conditions within the manufacturing pipeline.Review system demands; identify and report plant capacity constraints.Work with manager to develop potential solutions to improve production performance.Analyze and address production issues in a timely fashionDirectly engage with Material Planning to ensure proper balance between production demand, and material supply.Directly engage with production, and inventory personnel to ensure inventory accuracy.Work closely with contracts group to ensure proper management of system demands.Analyze data, make reports, work in cross functional improvement teams, and utilize expertise to make decisions.Additionally, the production scheduler will work with manager to identify opportunities to improve the manufacturing or production process through more effective schedule management.Other duties as assigned.QualificationsU.S. Persons.A Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field preferred.A minimum of 2 years working experience in a Scheduling, Supply Chain role.Excellent communication skills.Must possess good interpersonal skills, and work well as a cross functional team.Must have good coordination and organizational abilities. This is needed in a bid to always deliver products on time to customers.Must display a high level of good leadership qualities.Must have good time management abilities.Must understand the basics of customer care.Willingness to work as part of a team or even lead a team when called upon.Ability to multitask and display flexibility while carrying out duties.Must have a basic knowledge of computer software and operation (MS Office).Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills.Must be familiar with manufacturing based ERP planning systems.PERKS OF BEING AN EAGLEPICHER EMPLOYEESome of the great things about being an EaglePicher employee include:Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance;10 paid holidays and PTO;Matching 401K;Annual Profit Sharing;Tuition reimbursement;Dependent scholarship programs.