Description:
The Role:
The Production Scheduler is responsible for translating the sites production plan into actionable, short-term production schedules while distributing work orders across assigned manufacturing areas. This role ensures production lines are properly loaded, constraints are identified and mitigated, materials and labor are aligned to immediate needs, and orders flow through the shop according to target delivery dates. The Production Scheduler serves as the key link between Production, Planning, Customer Service, and Buyer/Planners to maintain smooth and predictable execution on the shop floor.
Core Responsibilities:
To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to:
Generate detailed, short\'term production line schedules derived from the site production plan, ensuring clarity and tactical direction for each value steam.
Assign daily and weekly work to individual value steams 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
Qualifications:
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.