Production Scheduler

About the role

The Production Scheduler will perform all tasks involved in the scheduling process for material and capacities by effectively balancing supply and demand for product. This is a great opportunity to get onboard with the premier manufacturer and digital destination of accessories for truck, Jeep®, Bronco® and off-road enthusiasts around the world.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the master production schedule and sales forecast by creating, evaluating and releasing work orders in timely manner.
• Responsible for scheduling subordinate assemblies in a timely fashion that are needed to fulfill the master production schedule of finished goods.
• Receive completed work orders and enter into the MRP system, making appropriate adjustments to raw materials.
• Utilize MRP system to generate necessary reports, such as excess and obsolete materials, material usage and demand.
• Communicate effectively with all departments within the company.
• Responsible for daily and end of month preventative maintenance.
• Inform Production Control Lead when demand cannot be met.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education and Experience: 2-4 years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Skills, Abilities, And Knowledge: Experience in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word. Demonstrated knowledge of MRP systems. Knowledge of manufacturing environment and processes. Effective communicator and team player. Organizational skills. Ability to work well under pressure, handle multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.

Competencies

• Adaptability: Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Dependability: Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.
• Organizational Support: Follows policies and procedures; Completes tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization’s goals and values; Supports affirmative actions and respects diversity.
• Professionalism: Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
• Quality: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Verbal Communication: Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
• Written Communication: Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.

Physical Requirements

• This position is subject to light work; Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
• The role routinely uses standard office equipment.

Physical Activities

• Climbing
• Balancing
• Reaching
• Standing
• Walking
• Grasping
• Feeling
• Talking
• Hearing

Visual Acuity

• The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; expansive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly of fabrication of parts at distances close to the eyes.

Working Conditions

• This position operates in a professional office environment.

Perks That Go The Extra Mile

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Company-paid life insurance and disability
• A 401(k) with company match (eligible the first of the month after you start)
• Wellbeing days
• Parenthood leave
• Educational reimbursement
• Earn referral bonuses
• Exclusive employee discounts on RealTruck products