Scheduler Production Jobs - North Vernon, Indiana (IN)

Job Summary

The Production Scheduler is responsible for preparing / updating the production plan to satisfy customer requirements while carrying minimum effective inventory levels.

Required Education & Experience

· Bachelor's Degree preferred or Community College courses in Business/ Supply Chain Management related discipline

· Strong communicator in the English language, both written and oral

· Experience using MRP / ERP systems

· Minimum 5 years' experience in similar position

· Certified in Production and Inventory Management (APICS, CPIM) preferred

· Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

· High level of time management, problem solving and analysis skills

· Strong negotiation skills with the ability to reason and influence at all levels

Essential Functions/Competency Level

· Prepare weekly production schedule using the information from CMS

o Review all customer demands for fluctuation and adjust production schedule accordingly

o Monitor daily production output versus production schedule to ensure customer demand quantity is met Identify gaps and drive solutions, including a metric on production performance to the requested production schedule

o Update schedule daily with production quantities and balance owing

· Maintain a lean manufacturing culture driving run size and safety level improvements

· Liaise between production and shipping to ensure on time delivery

· Plan and schedule weekly overtime and determine labor capacity with the input of Production Supervisors/ Operations Manager

· Review scheduling methods to continuously improve scheduling system to support production requirements

· Complete all Engineering change related activities (e.g. Bank build, build out, engineering level change, new part #) and all APQP related activities as required

· Review inventory level of finished goods and WIP to ensure inventory turn targets are achieved

· Participate in internal quality audits to determine the effectiveness of the quality system