Production Scheduler

Job Summary

Join our dynamic team in Natrona Heights, PA, where you will play a crucial role in ensuring the seamless coordination of production schedules and the timely delivery of products to our valued customers. This opportunity offers a collaborative work environment and the chance to make a significant impact on our operations.

Natrona Heights, located in Pennsylvania, is a charming community known for its scenic beauty and friendly atmosphere. It offers a great quality of life with access to outdoor activities and a welcoming community.

Responsibilities

• Develop production and inventory management plans to support both material and finished goods requirements.
• Identify current and potential product shortages, develop and execute recovery plans.
• Release manufacturing orders based on material requirements planning (MRP) and coordinate the flow of material throughout the production cycle.
• Execute the development, implementation, analysis, and coordination of the production schedule.
• Utilize the Material Requirements Planning system (MRP) to ensure data is accurate and up to date.
• Modify and adapt production schedules and issue order changes to accommodate revisions, cancellations, expedites, or priority changes.
• Analyze data and collaborate with the Plant Manager to determine and apply appropriate ordering, inventory, and replenishment policies.
• Understand and highlight capacity constraints and work collaboratively with manufacturing teams on resolution.
• Facilitate cross-functional (e.g., Quality, Engineering, Sourcing) and multi-level discussions impacting operations, including working with QC on product holds and nonconforming issues impacting production.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, or related field.
• Minimum 3-5 years of professional experience in subcontract manufacturing planning.
• Knowledge and experience with sales & operations planning.
• Strong understanding and experience with ERP/MRP systems required (M2M, Vertance Navigator).
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel (Pivot Tables, V-Lookups), Teams, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions while managing changing priorities and competing demands.
• Outstanding planning and organizational skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to effectively present information, data, and recommendations to all organizational levels.
• Bias for Action: Evaluates, acts, and communicates in a timely manner. Decisive, makes timely practical, effective decisions. Takes initiative without being asked.
• Critical Thinking: Ability to analyze information objectively and evaluate sources such as data, facts, observable phenomena, and research to make a reasoned judgment.
• Problem Solving: Ability to identify problems as they arise, gather quantitative and qualitative data, and bring forth a recommendation toward a solution.
• Manages Systems and Processes: Effectively uses systems and processes to measure, monitor, manage, and impact performance.

Benefits
PEAK's benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Dependent Care Savings Account (DCA), and 401K plan. PEAK believes that taking care of our team is essential for success and we are proud to provide benefits that enhance both your well-being and your future. Additionally, our associates may be eligible for Paid Sick Leave as required by Federal, State, or local laws.  

Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) 
PEAK Technical Staffing is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. PEAK does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business need. We encourage all individuals to apply. 

Americans Disabilities Act (ADA) 
The physical and mental requirements described in this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to perform the essential physical functions of the position, including sitting, standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, and lifting up to 25 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation. 

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