Production Scheduler

Production Scheduler

The Production Coordinator is responsible for assisting in the planning of production schedules to meet customer delivery requirements and best utilize the company's productive capacity.

Key objectives and responsibilities include:

• Acts on order releases action and exception messages from the company system
• Answer revision and cancellation requests from sales
• Receives and reviews sales orders against current requirements and work in process using the material requirement planning report
• Releases purchase orders for production material, floor stock items and all purchases to support the business unit
• Interfaces with manufacturing personnel, the purchasing department and supervisors on material status and production planning issues
• Create job packet and run list for the daily runs for the assigned line
• Verify coil availability for daily runs prior to giving job packet to line lead
• Verify special part details (Trim, Zee line)
• Communicate with sales teams regarding any issues with orders, details, etc.
• Communicate daily with team leaders of the assigned line concerning machine issues, changes to plan, etc.
• Interpret customer drawings and program appropriate punches (Zee Line).
• Must have a solid understanding of basic math skills to calculate design specifications
• Needs to have proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office application in Word and Excel
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills are essential for success in this role

Education and work experience requirements include:

High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)

Some knowledge of manufacturing environment

Qualifications/skills:

To perform satisfactorily in this position, the employee must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made for employees with certain disabilities to perform the essential functions.