Production Scheduler

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Production Scheduler Troy, Alabama
Job Ref: 40797

LARGE COMPANY IN TROY AL IS LOOKING FOR A PRODUCTION SCHEDULER WITH A STRONG BACKGROUND IN MANUFACTURING. LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO HAS EXPERIENCE WITH ERP/MRP. LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO IS STRONG WITH FORCASTING AND ANALYZING DATA TO HELP WITH THE PLANNING.

SALARY: $60K-$80K

The duties of the Production Scheduler include, but are not limited to the following:

· Create, monitor and analyze production schedules in accordance with the standard best practice for managers

· Schedule the production process and departmental activities relating to material, employee, and equipment availability

· Monitor production process, workflow, and schedules to ensure on-time delivery

· Efficiently assign production to minimize company costs and meet delivery deadlines

· Review production specifications, identify, and report plant capacity constraints

· Resolve production, manpower and material shortage problems quickly in an order of priority

· Work with the manager to execute and implement process improvements

· Ensure that materials and equipment are pre-arranged for production

· Work with managers to develop potential solutions to improve production performance

· Coordinate with production, purchasing, and finance teams to develop and maintain scheduling parameters

· Order and stock adequate materials to avoid future shortages

· Schedule training programs for staff to develop themselves on the job and meet production goals

· Oversee routine equipment maintenance and repairs to avoid outages and during production process

· Generate daily or weekly production reports to managers for critical decision-making purposes

· Develop production schedules in accordance with sales forecast, plant, and employee capacity, and new business opportunities.

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EDUCATION AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Associate Degree in Management. Bachelors preferred. Proficiency with computers and Microsoft Software. Ability to create and understand reports in order to make production decision.

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