Production Scheduler

Job Summary

The Production Scheduler supports daily production scheduling, shipment planning, inventory accuracy, and plant execution by using SharePoint, ProcessPro, shipment schedules, production planning reports, and inventory data.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Updates the daily shipment schedule using SharePoint, ProcessPro, open sales orders, quantity-on-hand reports, and Zip-Notes; prioritizes shipments by due date, and in-full capability; communicates the schedule to the Shipment Supervisor/Team and LV Ship Team after the start-of-shift meeting.
• Updates the daily production schedule for DP and Evans using production scheduling reports, gallons-needed data, production planning and procurement program outputs, and quantity-on-hand reports; schedules work based on priority, MTO/MTS requirements, inventory availability, and customer needs.
• Maintains a minimum two-day production planning view for key operating areas, and provides hard-copy production schedules to the Production Supervisor before the start of the shift.
• Creates all required batch tickets in ProcessPro for process manufacturing and prints the batch tickets and raw material pick lists needed for the day before the start of the shift.
• Creates Evans finished good product labels with lot numbers using the Evans label spreadsheet and lot number procedure; provides printed labels to Production before the start of the shift.
• Identifies missing production items, purchase items, raw materials, packaging, and other constraints required to fulfill sales orders; issues material purchase requests to the Procurement Coordinator as needed.
• Covers material transfer requests, including tubes and other intercompany needs, with appropriate site leaders and Meridian plants.
• Schedules and follows up on rework or disposal activity for Evans rework inventory, DP on-hold inventory, returns, and slow-moving inventory; prepares rework batch tickets and disposal requests as required.
• Posts completed batch tickets in ProcessPro to record raw material consumption and finished good packaging activity; verifies quantity-on-hand updates for raw materials, finished goods, and packaging inventory before the end-of-day target.
• Maintains accurate schedule, inventory, batch ticket, label, and transaction records in ProcessPro, SharePoint, spreadsheets, and hard-copy production files.
• Maintains production and shipment performance using the shipment visual management board, production batch tickets, meetings, calls, and daily follow-up; recommends schedule changes or corrective actions to meet customer and plant targets.
• Follows up on urgent needs from Sales Representatives and the Shipment Supervisor/Team; guides action, removes roadblocks, and keeps requesters updated on progress.
• Prepares and distributes reports, schedule updates, inventory information, and performance summaries by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Supports inventory accuracy through physical inventory preparation, routine cycle counts, discrepancy follow-up, and coordination with the Plant Manager, Production, Quality, Procurement, and Shipping teams.
• Supports monthly safety toolbox training and reinforces safe work practices, communication, and compliance during daily planning and execution activities.
• Supports other production, shipment, procurement, quality, inventory, and administrative activities as assigned.

Skills & Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and organization skills.
• Proficient in computer and planning skills.
• Ability to solve basic supply problems.
• Operating a computer terminal, calculator and typewriter keyboard quickly and accurately; production of routine reports and correspondence utilizing computer software programs such as Microsoft Word, or Excel.
• Maintaining accurate records and controls.
• Understanding pertinent procedures and functions quickly and applying them without immediate supervision.
• Establishing and maintaining effective relationships with those contacted in the course of business.

Qualifications & Educational Requirements

• 3+ years of related experience required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in business, operations, engineering or related field is preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing and plant environments is required, experience with batch-manufacturing is preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Company Overview

Meridian Adhesives Group is a rapidly growing, full service global adhesive solutions provider, specializing in adhesive technologies used in electronics, industrial, and infrastructure applications. Fueled by a series of strategic acquisitions since its formation in 2018, Meridian has established itself as an adhesive technology leader for a broad, global, blue-chip customer base comprised of OEMs, distributors, and industrial clients with an expanding global footprint.