Senior Production Scheduler

Senior Production SchedulerAfter more than 60 years of industry leadership, Viaflex is dedicated to utilizing years of expertise and has committed to the continuation of innovative thinking for years to come. Our team is currently over 400 team members strong and covers six locations. We are seeking passionate individuals to help us on our mission to create solutions that are thinner, lighter, and stronger – together.The Viaflex team finds its passion in creating film and sheeting solutions that outperform and outlast. With a focus on preserving customer assets and protecting Earth's resources, Viaflex creates liners, covers, and barriers that make a positive impact in the markets we serve. From design and manufacturing to on-site installation, our highly skilled team never stops striving to improve.SummaryThe Senior Production Scheduler is responsible for developing, managing, and optimizing manufacturing schedules to ensure customer requirements are met while maximizing production efficiency, capacity utilization, and inventory performance.Essential FunctionsCreate schedules to produce customer orders.Monitor and schedule production stock items as required.May release orders to production to ensure efficient and timely delivery to customer.Maintain manufacturing lead times to meet customer and company needs.Coordinate schedule with departments involved in the process to meet scheduled ship dates, production efficiencies, and inventory levels.Provide schedule to team members, and work with them on any necessary adjustments.Review current inventory levels to ensure each order placed can be adequately filled.Act as liaison between sales, production, and shipping to resolve delivery issues.Assist with expediting materials and solving issues with material shortages.Continuously evaluate a work center's production capacity to meet schedules and provide visibility.Demonstrates Viaflex Team Member Values in their daily actions.May lead or support department improvement initiatives.May be called upon to perform comparable duties of a similar or related nature and/or assist in other areas as needed.Learning, understanding, continuously improving, and promoting the division's quality management system in accordance with ISO standards.Education & ExperienceBachelor's degree in business or technical field. Minimum 3 years related experience required; or equivalent combination of education and experience.Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesStrong knowledge of manufacturing requirements and procedures. High level of service and organization. Ability to be flexible and multitask. Creativity and problem-solving skills. Strong math skills. Proficiency with use of a computer, including Microsoft Office software. Ability to communicate effectively with team members and leadership staff.Benefits To YouNot all benefits are created equal, but we have got you covered. Viaflex not only offers a wide range of benefits that encourage wellness and preventative care, but we also provide the right tools and programs to help you achieve it. Our benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, company-paid life and disability insurance and 401k. We offer workplace flexibility policies to promote work/life balance in addition to paid time off (PTO) benefits. Team Members can also take advantage of additional benefit programs such as education assistance, our onsite fitness center or fitness center reimbursement, employee assistance program (EAP) and much more.EEOC STATEMENT:Viaflex is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.