Production Scheduler

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the master production schedule based on customer demand, material availability, and capacity
• Handle shifting customer needs and schedules
• Evaluate incoming and forecasted orders to identify constraints, risks, and required actions to maintain schedule adherence
• Perform risk assessments and provide recommendations to internal plant management team
• Collaborate with Production, Supply Chain, Design Engineering, Project Management, Logistics, and other departments
• Analyze current and upcoming orders to evaluate capacity and identify constraints and risks to on-time delivery, make recommendations for improvement, and provide periodic schedule Risk Reviews
• Establish and implement methods and best practices related to the systems and processes that support inventory forecasting, material control, and scheduling
• Lead or participate in production and design review meetings and other company meetings as required
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to optimize production processes

Qualifications

• 5+ years in “made to order” custom fabrication environment with production planning and scheduling experience, along with complementary supply chain/materials/procurement management experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong organizational and analytical skills to effectively plan, schedule, and monitor production activities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and production planning software
• Familiarity with Infor M3 as an ERP system is crucial for this role
• Experience with BOM structure and product knowledge is also essential
• Training with Lean Manufacturing tools or Six Sigma methodologies is preferred