Production Scheduler

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary:

The Production Scheduler develops and maintains daily, weekly, and monthly manufacturing schedules to meet customer delivery requirements while supporting efficient machine utilization and appropriate inventory levels. Working under limited supervision, this position coordinates new orders, existing delivery commitments, finished product shipments, and factory trials. The Production Scheduler regularly collaborates with manufacturing supervisors and the Technical Department to resolve scheduling constraints and keep production plans current.

Job Duties:

·         Oversees activities associated with production scheduling, such as machine utilization, profitability, producibility, quality, performance, and meeting both internal and external customer requirements.

·         Makes additions to master production schedule, expedited delivery, special requirements and replacement orders. This position schedules the manufacture of PVC films or matting used in the mass transit, automotive, general industrial and tent industries. 

·         Maintains customer delivery dates that align with customer requirements and the master production schedule.

·         Works closely with Customer Service to meet or exceed customer’s expectations.

·         Uses System 21 and Wildcat reports proficiently to maintain accurate, real-time information and generate timely reports that support business decision-making.

·         Enters all production in System 21 and investigates all material variances.

·         Allocates inventory to customer shipments and coordinates special requirements.

·         Schedules machines with the intent of meeting annually published plant goals, which include OEE, utilization, on-time-delivery and inventory levels.

·         Provides ship-from-stock information to the Operations Manager as needed.

·         Prioritizes responsive service to internal and external customers when coordinating schedules, inventory, and delivery commitments.

·         Collaborates with peers to determine department goals and objectives.

·         Ensures proper upkeep and maintenance of documents as required by ISO 9001.

·         Pursues and supports cost-reduction activities to achieve company goals.

·         Participates in all job-related LEAN activities.

·         Adheres to all plant safety rules.

·         Keeps databases and files updated.

·         Performing inventory cycle counts and addresses discrepancies in accordance with established procedures.

Job Specifications & Qualifications:

·         Three or more years’ experience in a manufacturing production-scheduling role.

·         An associate’s degree in business or a business-related field is preferred.

·         Experience in a plastics manufacturing facility or a similar manufacturing environment is preferred.

·         Excellent computer skills including MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.·        

• Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System is preferred.

·         Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

·         Ability to work in a team environment.

·         Ability to work flexible shifts as necessary.

\nCompany Description

ProFusion Industries represents outstanding value, a proven and reliable, trouble-free supply chain, with the resources to support the most demanding commercial challenges. With a 70+ year history of technological innovation, ProFusion Industries is unmatched in providing a combination of unique product performance attributes, applied scientific expertise, and engineering excellence. These capabilities are demonstrated over a wide range of commercial and industrial applications for customers across a diverse set of industries, including aerospace, agrichemical, environmental, transportation, construction, government, and safety.

Company Description

ProFusion Industries represents outstanding value, a proven and reliable, trouble-free supply chain, with the resources to support the most demanding commercial challenges. With a 70+ year history of technological innovation, ProFusion Industries is unmatched in providing a combination of unique product performance attributes, applied scientific expertise, and engineering excellence. These capabilities are demonstrated over a wide range of commercial and industrial applications for customers across a diverse set of industries, including aerospace, agrichemical, environmental, transportation, construction, government, and safety.