KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Working knowledge of manufacturing, production planning, inventory management, and scheduling principles.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Good analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience using ERP/MRP systems
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, and other Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to analyze production schedules, inventory data, and customer requirements.
- Detail-oriented with strong follow-through and accuracy.
- Ability to collaborate across departments and build positive working relationships.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Education: Associate degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, Manufacturing, Logistics, or related field preferred.
Experience:
- 1-3 years of experience in production scheduling, planning, inventory control, logistics, manufacturing coordination, customer service, or related supply chain functions.
- Manufacturing experience preferred.
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems is strongly preferred.
- Experience in blending, chemical, petroleum, lubricants, packaging, or process manufacturing environments is a plus.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
This is a comprehensive list, but not limited to:
- Create and maintain daily and weekly production, blending, and bulk-loading schedules.
- Convert customer orders, forecasts, and production requirements into executable schedules.
- Coordinate with production and blending supervisors to ensure work orders and blend plans are prioritized appropriately.
- Monitor schedule attainment and communicate delays, downtime, material shortages, and scheduling conflicts.
- Coordinate tank utilization and blend timing to support production requirements and maximize operational efficiency.
- Verify availability of raw materials, additives, packaging materials, and finished goods prior to scheduled production.
- Work with Purchasing and Inventory Control to resolve material shortages and inventory discrepancies.
- Communicate schedule changes and priorities to cross-functional departments.
- Assist in tracking key scheduling metrics including schedule attainment, production performance, and on-time shipments.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives related to scheduling, production flow, inventory management, and operational efficiency.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
The Scheduler is responsible for helping coordinate daily production, blending, and bulk-loading schedules to support customer demand and operational requirements. This position works closely with production, blending, inventory control, purchasing, customer service, laboratory, and logistics teams to ensure materials, tank capacity, and production resources are aligned with the schedule.
The Scheduler assists in developing and maintaining short-term schedules, monitoring schedule adherence, communicating changes, and resolving routine scheduling issues.