Production Scheduler
Stiles Machinery · Grand Rapids, MI · 2 wk ago
ManagementFull-time
Stiles has been helping manufacturers nationwide increase their efficiency and productivity for more than 60 years. With world-class machinery backed by an experienced and responsive support team, extensive parts inventory, unique upgrade capabilities, and a nationally accredited education and training program, Stiles builds solutions around our customer’s needs. We offer expertise in manufacturing a range of materials, including wood, plastics, composites, carbon fiber, glass, stone, and nonferrous metals. Our innovative concepts, new technologies, and outstanding service extend to aerospace, transportation, alternative energy, architecture and structural elements, furniture, retail fixtures, and other industries. Stiles is headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and has regional offices in High Point, North Carolina; Bristol, Pennsylvania; Coppell, Texas; and Rancho Cucamonga, California. Interested in joining the Stiles team? We offer our team members a generous benefit package, an opportunity for career advancement, and support in your career every step of the way! Essential Functions: Act as a connection between the sales team and the production facilityCoordinating production operations in accordance with material, labor and equipment availabilityEffecting changes to production schedules to ensure that production deadlines are met by forecasting the number of machines to be releasedCommunication with production personnel and logistics to make sure machines are released from production when dueCompiling status and performance reports and submitting them to management in a timely mannerPromptly information the relevant departments of changes to current production schedulesPerform other duties as required Qualifications 2-4 years in a manufacturing environment, preferably a component or machine assembly environment, as a production schedulerHigh School or Associate DegreeProficient in Microsoft Office Suite, SAP is a plusProcess and detail orientatedExcellent communication skills, both written and verbalAbility to work well under pressure to meet deadlines Skills & Abilities Ability to work collaborativelyAbility to meet deadlinesGood coordination and organization skillsSelf-StarterCustomer-centric mindsetMust be able to work in a fast-paced environmentAdapt to changes quickly WORK ENVIRONMENT Typical office / production environment