Finite Scheduler

About the role

As a Finite Scheduler, you’ll play an important role supporting our operations, based out of our manufacturing facility in Cedar Rapids, IA. In this role, you will develop and maintain a balanced, finite production schedule that enables efficient execution while aligning with supply chain requirements, production capacity, and operational priorities. You will partner cross-functionally with operations, materials planning, and supply chain teams to ensure optimal sequencing, resource utilization, and on-time delivery performance.

• Add value to this role by performing various functions including, but not limited to:
• Translates weekly item level master schedule into daily, line / shift level schedule aligning business priorities with plant / operational efficiencies.
• Adjust and optimize production schedules as needed due to incoming materials or near-term customer orders that differ from the agreed SIOP/IBP plan.
• Work closely with the integrated planning and plant operations team to ensure proper coverage and accurate schedules.
• Daily communication with Master Scheduler and operations regarding production schedule and any potential changes, keeping changes to a minimum.
• Utilize appropriate systems to drive efficiency continuously, improve productivity, and optimize scheduling.
• Ensure successful execution by utilizing effective planning processes, system set-up, and communication with the cross functional teams (New products, customer promotional / merchandising events).
• Set-up and maintain systems to facilitate efficient inventory management, customer service, and operational metrics.
• Work cross-functionally with material planners, warehouse, quality, and maintenance to ensure alignment and meet company objectives.
• Attend the Daily Production Communication meeting to understand daily changes and help with issue resolution.

Responsibilities

• Translate weekly item level master schedule into daily, line / shift level schedule aligning business priorities with plant / operational efficiencies.
• Adjust and optimize production schedules as needed due to incoming materials or near-term customer orders that differ from the agreed SIOP/IBP plan.
• Work closely with the integrated planning and plant operations team to ensure proper coverage and accurate schedules.
• Daily communication with Master Scheduler and operations regarding production schedule and any potential changes, keeping changes to a minimum.
• Utilize appropriate systems to drive efficiency continuously, improve productivity, and optimize scheduling.
• Ensure successful execution by utilizing effective planning processes, system set-up, and communication with the cross functional teams (New products, customer promotional / merchandising events).
• Set-up and maintain systems to facilitate efficient inventory management, customer service, and operational metrics.
• Work cross-functionally with material planners, warehouse, quality, and maintenance to ensure alignment and meet company objectives.
• Attend the Daily Production Communication meeting to understand daily changes and help with issue resolution.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Statistics, Operations Research, or related field is preferred.
• Minimum 2 years supply chain, production scheduling, demand planning, or operations experience.
• Strong computer skills including knowledge and understanding of Microsoft Office, Power BI and SAP/ERP are preferred. Including the ability to access reports and data to utilize the information and make effective analytical decisions.
• Possess ability to deal professionally and effectively with all levels of personnel. Ability to effectively present information with various departments and employees.
• Able to organize and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to communicate clearly verbally and in written form.
• Strong organizational/time management skills.
• Self-motivated with strong multitasking, analytical thinking, problem solving and leadership skills.