Scheduler

Synerfac Technical Staffing

Freeland, PA

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Analysis Skills, Business Administration, Calendar Management, Capacity Management, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, Customer Support/Service, Data Analysis, Detail Oriented, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Food Production, Forecasting, Inventory Levels, Inventory Management, Lean Manufacturing, Load Balancing, Manufacturing, Master Production Schedule, Materials Management, Microsoft Excel, Multitasking, Operations, Operations Management, Organizational Skills, Pivot Tables, Production Control, Production Management, Production Planning, Production Schedule, Production Systems, Purchasing/Procurement, SAP, Sales, Schedule Development, Stock Keeping Unit (SKU), Team Player, Trend Analysis, WIP (Wash-in-Place)

LOCATION

Freeland, PA

POSTED

13 days ago

The Master Scheduler and Launch Lead will be responsible for creating and managing production schedules in various departments to meet customer demands and business objectives. The role involves coordinating with different departments, monitoring production workflows, and optimizing labor and resources. Additionally, the scheduler will oversee inventory levels to minimize waste and ensure efficient operations while adhering to company standards and timelines. Proactively communicates with Customer Service on availability of new products. Partner daily with Operations, Sales, and Procurement on updates for new products. Determine configuration of products to be manufactured by comparing on hand quantity and in process jobs with open customer order and current forecast demands.

* Experience managing production schedules for 1,000+ SKUs and 200+ WIP items to ensure optimal manufacturing efficiency.
* SAP MRP and data analytics experience highly desired, highly skilled in Microsoft Excel required.
* Strong Analytical Skills for analyzing data, identifying trends, and making informed scheduling decisions
* Optimization of schedules for products with extended manufacturing timelines by performing bottleneck analysis
* Excellent Communication skills for effective collaboration with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
* Knowledge of Inventory Control to maintain optimal stock levels and minimize waste
* Detail-oriented and highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
* Proficiency in production management software and tools
* Bachelor"s degree in Operations Management, Business Administration, or related field preferred; equivalent years of demonstrated experience in production planning, scheduling, and launch coordination may substitute for formal education
* Prior experience in a manufacturing or food production environment is a plus
Master Production Scheduling & Planning
* Development and management of complex production schedules across 1,000+ SKUs and 200+ WIP items
* Capacity planning and load balancing
* Long-horizon planning for extended manufacturing timelines
ERP & Systems Expertise
* SAP MRP proficiency
* Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including modeling, pivot tables, and data analysis
* Proficiency in production management software and planning tools
* Data extraction, reporting, and system-driven decision making
Inventory & Materials Management
* Inventory control and stock optimization
* WIP management and material flow coordination
* Understanding of MRP logic and supply-demand alignment
Operational Optimization & Continuous Improvement
* Schedule optimization for long manufacturing cycles
* Cross-functional coordination to improve throughput
* Lean manufacturing awareness is preferred

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Synerfac Technical Staffing

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