Scheduler I - SHIPPING DAYS

About the role

This position reports directly to the Shipping Manager and will be overseeing scheduling in shipping and receiving departments. The Scheduler will be responsible for ordering needed materials, expediting orders, releasing jobs, completing cycle counts, maintaining inventory levels, and developing then distributing the shop schedule. The position is considered a developmental role with the expectation that the selected individual will be a key part in assisting the shop supervision and management team.

Responsibilities

• Create and optimize production schedules based on key criteria for the department
• Actively monitor schedules to identify and resolve issues before they impact the business
• Actively participate in production and scheduling conversations with the wider team to ensure you fully understand current capacity and scheduling needs
• Collaborate with the scheduling team to address scheduling issues
• Be the main point of contact for our production team and take full ownership of communication to ensure we deliver on our commitments
• Provide support to assigned departments with L4 Board participation
• Work with EPICS and EPICOR ERP systems
• Review MRP Inventory and suggestions. Create replenishment orders in line with schedule
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A minimum of one year’s experience in scheduling /production planning
• Strong organizational and planning abilities and excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Must be able to work independently in a fast-paced team environment and prioritize work to meet required deadlines
• Innate ability to apply listening skills and providing detailed responses regarding order completion
• Innate intellectual curiosity towards improving processes within the department
• Must be a team player who is willing to directly assist the team as needed
• Strong ability to build trusting relationships
• Integrity, professionalism, and customer-focused problem-solving skills
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills required

Qualifications

• A growth mindset with a drive to exceed expectations
• Proficiency with computers. Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook

Skills

• Strong organizational and planning abilities
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced team environment
• Listening and communication skills
• Intellectual curiosity towards process improvement
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills
• Customer-focused problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with computers (Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook)

Benefits

OBE offers industry competitive benefits at the lowest cost to the employee, work-life balance, compensation that rewards your hard work, and training to equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed.

Pay

Industry competitive pay with potential for annual raises and bonuses.

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate your needs.