DescriptionSummary: The Production Scheduler position will lead Planning and Production Scheduling initiatives to support Waudena. This position will work cross functionally to establish operational efficiencies through planning and scheduling, enabling the business to meet customer satisfaction. Will lead supply & demand planning and report on actual customer demands, trends and forecasts and adjust internal planning and scheduling strategies accordingly. Duties to include (not limited to):
- Drives continuous improvement, high product fill rates, and streamlines workflow in a dynamic fast paced environment
- Develop forecasting and consumption models to improve planning accuracy and demand planning
- Long range planning while considering inventory levels, lead times, product life cycles, and production capacity
- Analyze historical data trends and forecasting models to aid in demand planning and develop consumption models to improve planning accuracy as well as develop stocking strategies in a make to order environment
- Development of planning horizon sufficient to plan the labor, equipment, facilities, and materials required to accomplish the production plan/forecast
- Engaged and integral role the SIOP process
- Support a make-to-order production model for Waudena Products
- Provide clear communication to the business regarding product availability and timing
- Identify and strategically resolve product availability issues as needed
- Work closely with Customer Service, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Quality to resolve issues, as required
- Support key initiatives relative to the business plan, the distribution plan, the materials plan and the production plan
- Engage in operations planning, master scheduling, and materials requirements planning
The Production Scheduler will possess and/or demonstrate the ability to:
- Strategic thinker, strong analytical skills, able to synthesize considerable and complex data
- Hands-on work with spreadsheets and model setups are required in this role
- Ability to think critically and use modern technology in the planning and scheduling process
- Familiarity with today's best practices, processes, and concepts of buying, planning, and scheduling
- Effectively communicate at all levels within the organization
- Ability to prioritize tasks and meet expected goals on time
- Highly developed planning and organizational abilities
- Ability to work on multiple projects with limited direction
- Demonstrated ability to influence teams and programs regarding quality, productivity and customer service
- Enthusiasm and a positive approach to problem-solving
Education / Experience:
- BS degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Operations Management, or related field, and/or experience in planning/scheduling.
- Microsoft Excel proficiency required
- Planning and Scheduling experience in a manufacturing environment is required
- APICS Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) or APICS Certified in Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) a plus
- Lean or Green Belt Six Sigma certification a plus
Reports to: Director of Supply Chain Conclusion: The Production Scheduler will exemplify the high standards that have come to be associated with WSC. As an employee cutting across all departments and levels of the organization, the Production Scheduler will demonstrate communication excellence, politeness, honor, integrity and the willingness to do what our competition will not. RequirementsBenefits include:+ 3 weeks paid vacation+ 9 paid holidays+ 100% Employee Owned+ Employee Stock Ownership Program - Employer funded average retirement contribution of up to $4 per hour + 401K Retirement Fund - Additional opportunity for employee to contribute + Health, Dental, Vision, Short Term/ Long Term Disability+ Opportunity for advancement+ Employee Material Purchase Program