Production Planner/Scheduler

Job Description

 

Production Planning- Scheduler

 

The Production Planning- Scheduler oversees developing a master schedule in consultation with management, ensuring all materials are stocked, and overseeing the workflow of the production facility to achieve short- and long-term production goals.

 

Status: Hourly Non-Exempt Position Type: Full-time (Occasional Overtime Required)

Hours: 40-45 hrs Schedule: M-F

 

Reports to: KEY Divisional Controller

Qualifications

Key Roles

 

· Analyze Demand & Inventory Needs

· Release Daily Stock Needs

· Release Daily MTO Needs

· Order Expediting

· Backorders scheduled according to current demand and production plan

· Provide value to internal and external customers

· Create and pursue self-development plan

 

Key Competencies

 

· Willingness to learn and follow directions

· Team Player: committed to improving, learning, and collaborating with others

· Problem-solving and continuous improvement mindset

· Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively across departments

· Active prioritization of company mission, values, and culture

 

Duties and Responsibilities

 

· Apply Lean Thinking to teamwork and processes (waste, flow, level work, etc.)

· Schedule production and shipping of all customer orders with appropriate teams

· Understanding and application of production capabilities and processes so production meets demand.

· Work with Supply Chain and Sales to verify that all materials needed to produce the customer orders are available.

· Communicate regularly with various teams about the current production schedule and lead times.

· Monitor the execution of the production and shipping plan and resolve any potential issues in a timely fashion.

· Analyze back, current, and upcoming orders to prioritize, plan, and schedule production operations.

· Identify stagnant workorders and investigate the deletion or processing of the workorder.

· Adhere to company standards and production policies to meet company objectives.

· Maintain reports for production planning activities and sequences to ensure schedules support the current production plan.

· Support and help in other areas as the manufacturing schedule dictates.

· Kanban management and stock replenishment.

· Other duties as needed: Job duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time and may include potential transfers to other departments and local facilities.

 

Work Environment

 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in a manufacturing setting. May be subject to the current local weather conditions.