Production Scheduler

Production Scheduler

Summary:

• Location: Dubois, PA
• Duration: 4+ Month Contract 

Responsibilities:

• Generate detailed, short term production line schedules derived from the site production plan, ensuring clarity and tactical direction for each value stream.
• Assign daily and weekly work to individual value streams based on labor, equipment availability, and priority requirements.
• Evaluate and mitigate short-term labor and equipment constraints, escalating issues when needed and adjusting schedules to maintain alignment with delivery commitments and resource plans.
• Collaborate with Production Supervisors to balance workloads, optimize resource utilization, and ensure schedule attainment.
• Monitor On-Time to Promise (OTP) and drive root cause corrective action (RCCA) to address delays, disruptions, or schedule deviations.
• Manage order changes, rescheduling, and recovery plans to protect both OTP and On-Time to Request (OTR) performance.
• Work directly with Buyer/Planners to resolve material-related constraints and ensure supply for immediate production needs.
• Support Customer Service by responding to specific customer order inquiries, including promise dates and schedule status.
• Partner with Master Scheduler, Planning, and Production teams to maintain alignment to the production plan.
• Identify opportunities to improve scheduling accuracy, reduce bottlenecks, and increase value stream performance.
• Support site continuous improvement initiatives utilizing Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Other duties as required.

Requirements:

• Associate or Bachelor degree in Supply Chain or Business preferred.
• Experience working with and maintaining ERP Data (SAP preferred).
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, capacity planning, and shop floor execution.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience using CI Lean Manufacturing Tools.
• Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel and Power BI.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze constraints, problem solve and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate across functional areas.
• Ability to comply with all required PPE, including safety glasses, Hi Viz vest, and safety toe shoes.