Production Scheduler

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The objective of the Production Scheduler in a manufacturing plant is to ensure the efficient and timely production of goods. They are responsible for planning and scheduling the production activities, balancing demand with manufacturing capacity, and coordinating with various departments (internal and external), to ensure that production goals are met on time and within budget. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 

• Production Planning and Scheduling:
  • Supervise and lead the scheduler (an administrative role) and provide back-up in the role.
  • Develop detailed production schedules based on customer orders, forecasted demand, and inventory levels.
  • Allocate resources (machinery, materials, and labor) to meet production targets.
  • Adjust schedules as needed in response to changes in demand, production delays, or resource availability.
• Inventory Management:
  • Monitor inventory levels of raw materials, components, and finished goods to ensure that production can proceed according to schedule.
  • Coordinate with procurement to order and replenish stock as necessary, avoiding both shortages and excessive inventory.
• Coordination and Communication:
  • Work closely with sales, procurement, production, and warehouse departments to ensure a smooth flow of operations.
  • Communicate production schedules, changes, and updates to relevant stakeholders.
  • Resolve scheduling conflicts and prioritize production orders as needed.
• Efficiency and Optimization:
  • Analyze production processes and schedules for efficiency improvements.
  • Implement scheduling strategies that minimize downtime and maximize production output.
  • Use scheduling software and tools to optimize production planning and resource allocation.
• Quality and Compliance:
  • Ensure that production schedules comply with quality standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Coordinate with the quality assurance department to align production schedules with quality inspections and audits.
• Reporting and Documentation:
  • Maintain accurate records of production data, including schedules, completion times, and inventory levels.
  • Generate reports on production performance, schedule adherence, and any issues affecting production.
• Problem-Solving:
  • Anticipate and identify potential scheduling problems, developing contingency plans to mitigate risks.
  • Collaborate with the production team to troubleshoot and resolve issues that impact the production schedule.
• Continuous Improvement:
  • Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance production efficiency, reduce costs, and improve product quality.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR SUCCESS:

• Experienced. - Strong office administration knowledge. Minimum 3 years of experience with Sales Order administration. Strong working knowledge of MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.

• Adaptable and approachable. - You will be working with various employees, customers, external vendors and contractors.
• Self-sufficient and self-reliant. – You will need to make independent decisions within your scope and will be accountable for those decisions.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

In compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, IMP has a longstanding commitment to provide a safe, quality-oriented and productive work environment. Alcohol and drug misuse poses a threat to the health and safety of IMP employees and to the security of the company's equipment and facilities. For these reasons, IMP is committed to the elimination of drug and alcohol use and misuse in the workplace.

IMP does not discriminate in the provision of employment opportunities, benefits or privileges; to create discriminatory work conditions; or to use discriminatory evaluative standards in employment if the basis of that discriminatory treatment is, in whole or in part, the person's race (including hairstyle/texture), color, national origin, age, religion, disability status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or marital status.

Discrimination of this kind may also be strictly prohibited by a variety of federal, state and local laws, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination Act of 1967 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. This policy is intended to comply with the prohibitions stated in these anti-discrimination laws.