Production Scheduler-2nd Shift

About the role

As a key member of our Supply Chain team, you will play a dual role that blends production scheduling with critical inventory control responsibilities. In the scheduling function, you will analyze demand, coordinate material flow, and schedule components across multiple manufacturing operations—leveraging Lean Manufacturing principles to ensure on‑time delivery and optimal inventory levels. In your role as an Inventory Control Analyst, you will work both collaboratively and independently alongside experienced materials and logistics professionals to support internal logistics activities essential to the production of outboard and sterndrive motors for the recreational boating industry.

Responsibilities

• Expedite materials from their respective sources: Interplant, purchasing, vendor and engineering.
• Communicate, coordinate, and resolve problems with receiving, inspection, purchasing, machine centers, assembly, high performance, service, manufacturing engineers, industrial engineers, vendors, and product change (MPE/BOM).
• Execute, document, and distribute reports daily, to be used as tools for decision making by production personnel and manufacturing analyst/schedulers.
• Coordinate delivery of products to our customers.
• Drive root cause analysis and problem solving individually and within cross-functional teams.
• Typically spends 25% of time on the floor in direct supervision of daily production / 50% of time on the floor addressing inventory integrity, and 25% of time on administrative and project tasks.
• Analyze current material flow within a process or operation to develop and implement improvements, eliminating waste, and streamlining the operations.
• Initiate corrective actions as needed to ensure accurate and effective inventory control.
• Collaborate with peers to develop cost-effective inventory management practices.
• Control inventory levels through the various systems in use (Kanban, Pull, PIMS) by managing order rules, processes, etc.
• Maintain inventory levels sufficient to meet customer demand while assuring maximum inventory turns.
• Analyze actual product demand, trends, and forecasts and adjust inventory plans accordingly.

Requirements

• Materials management and/or supply chain experience.
• Strong cross-functional/team leadership and communication skills.
• Good organization skills with strong attention to detail.
• Technical and logical capability to solve problems.
• Ability to coordinate and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and writing skills.
• Proficient in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight required.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Business, Operations or Supply Chain Management preferred, or equivalent experience.
• Experience with Kanban replenishment and PFEP methodology.
• Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma methodology.
• Leadership and project management skills.
• Knowledge of mainframe/ERP systems desirable.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and APICS certification desirable.
• Knowledge and comprehension of bills of material.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid vacation.
• 401k with up to 4% match.
• Health Savings Account with company contribution.
• Wellbeing program.
• Product purchase discounts.

Pay

The anticipated pay range for this position is $54,300 – $75,400 annually. The actual base pay offered will vary depending on job-related knowledge/skills, relevant experience, business needs, and geographic location. This position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.