Production Scheduler

Key Responsibilities

• Create, update, and maintain job routers within the ERP system.
• Execute and maintain production schedules in alignment with the Master Production Schedule (MPS) and defined priorities.
• Schedule the Materials Technology Center in ERP system.
• Review shortage reports, production dashboards, and system alerts to identify scheduling conflicts and delays.
• Escalate capacity conflicts, material constraints, or priority conflicts to the Master Scheduler or Materials Manager for resolution.
• Process orders through Contract Review.
• Expedite, reschedule, or cancel job routers as required to meet customer demand or operational priorities.
• Process job splits, remakes, and adjustments as necessary to support production.
• Review time-phase planning reports and adjust schedules accordingly.
• Print and assemble job routers.

Inventory Coordination

• Receive and issue material to job routers within ERP system as necessary.
• Collaborate with Materials and Purchasing team to ensure timely availability of raw materials and components for scheduled production.
• Maintain Blank inventory levels of Kanban, ring blanks and blocks materials to prevent shortages.

Job Router Completion (Daily)

• Review completed job routers to confirm all required production steps and documentation are finalized.
• Identify discrepancies or errors and coordinate with accounting or relevant departments to resolve them.
• Close job router in ERP system once completion requirements have been met.

Electronic Scanning and Filing

• Maintain organized digital records of job routers.
• Scan job router package into designated electronic systems.
• Ensure documentation is accurate, complete, and accessible for operational or audit purposes.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience:
• A high school diploma is required.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in production planning/scheduling, preferably in high mix-low volume manufacturing environments.
• Key Skills & Competencies:
• Excellent organizational and time management skills to handle multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously.
• A strong understanding of production planning principles, scheduling techniques, and inventory management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with keen attention to detail.
• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with changing priorities and deadlines.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies is a plus.
• A strong understanding of ERP system and Microsoft Office products, strong computer skills.