Production Scheduler

Production Scheduler

The primary purpose of this position is to plan, schedule and communicate production; including availability of containers, labels, raw materials and appropriate documentation. This position will uphold the Hydrite "Standards of Excellence" through continuous commitment to customer satisfaction, both internal and external.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Schedule production commitments associated with batch production activities and relabel activities for timely deliveries through the utilization of Infor and written communication.
• Communicate requirements to appropriate departments to ensure success of production and customer satisfaction, from lack of raw material to timing of transportation.
• Order production-related supplies through Maximo.
• Assure raw materials, containers, labels, and proper documentation are available for production of finished products.
• Optimize batch size for produced products.
• Controls documentation specific to customer and product production and shipping.
• Communicate with customer service for notification related to production availability and communicate any changes to the dates of manufacturing.
• Utilize the Warehouse Staff for raw material picking and staging by entering DOs as necessary.
• Uphold Hydrite's Standard of Excellence through a continuous commitment to maintain quality facilities and provide quality products and services to internal and external customers
• Perform all duties outlined in relevant SOPs and all other duties to be assigned.
• Review product structures for accuracy and request modifications as necessary.
• Assist in scheduling all production activity outside of the batch activities.
• Participate in efforts to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
• Works with other staff members to maintain workload balances. Provides back-up support as necessary.
• Supports effective communication with all Hydrite departments where responsibilities overlap to ensure success of the branch team.

This position reports to the Regional Supply Chain Manager

Preferred experience includes:

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain or Business or equivalent preferred.
• Detailed oriented.
• Previous experience with ERP systems with the ability to read a MRP report preferred
• Strong computer skills and knowledge of Power Point, Word, and Excel required.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
• Self-motivated and have the ability to initiate continuous improvement.
• Must have communication and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to read, write, and speak English.

Physical requirements include:

• Ability to sit, stand, and climb stairs for up to 8 hours per day.
• Occasional turning, twisting, stooping, bending, lifting, and reaching.
• Due to safety concerns, the wearing of contact lenses is prohibited in Operations.
• Able to wear a hairnet and beard net, if applicable, with a hard hat, safety glasses, and steel-toed shoes.
• No exposed jewelry in body piercings when in a GMP production area.
• Must have a valid Driver's License and the ability to drive to multiple work locations.

Additional benefits include 401k and profit sharing, medical/dental/vision/life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, legal services insurance, scholarship awards for children of employees, summer picnic, community giving events, free family wellness coaching including nutritionist and fitness coach.