Production Scheduler Coordinator - Hooker Furniture Corporation : Job Details

Production Scheduler Coordinator The Company: Bradington-Young is a division of Hooker Furnishings Corporation. Hooker Furnishings, in its 100th year of business, is a designer, marketer and importer of case goods (wooden and metal furniture), leather furniture and fabric-upholstered furniture for the residential, hospitality and contract markets. Bradington-Young has been crafting high quality leather seating for over 30 years.

• We have a family-focused culture.
• We are committed to giving back to our community.
• We believe in our product and craft each piece of furniture with pride and care

The Position: We are looking for a dependable individual with a great attitude, great attention to detail and dedication to teamwork to join our team as a Production Scheduler Coordinator in our Cherryville, NC location. This position is an integral part of the production scheduling and control. Main responsibilities: Daily Order Review and Scheduling:

• Review Open Orders- Regularly check the list of open orders that need to be scheduled for production.
• Prioritize Order -Sort and prioritize orders based on urgency, deadlines, and production requirements.
• Balance Production Schedules - Review production capacity, as set by the Plant Manager, to ensure schedules are balanced for optimal resource use.
• Create Production Schedules - Estimate the time needed for each order, select appropriate orders for each production slot, and schedule them based on resource availability and production capacity.
• Release Schedules to the Factory Floor - Finalize and send production schedules to the factory team for execution.

Communication and Customer Interaction:

• Email Management - Review and respond to emails concerning order updates and other production-related inquiries.
• Communicate Order Updates - Notify team of any necessary changes or updates related to orders.

Customer Service Coordination:

• Provide delivery dates and order status updates to Customer Service team when requested.
• Collaborate with Customer Service team to address special order requirements or expedite requests as needed.

Candidates that will be a great fit will:

• Have a positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Experience using ERP based MRP system (D365 highly desirable), Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Word.
• Previous experience in inventory or production control (preferred, not required)
• Previous experience in customer service

Why should you apply?

• A company committed to DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) values.
• Competitive compensation plans.
• 8 paid holidays (Plus an additional 2 floating holidays).
• Paid sick and vacation time.
• Great day shift schedule.
• The ability to be a part of a Multinational, global organization with 14 locations in the US and offices in Vietnam and China.
• Career development focus including training opportunities and leadership development programs.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Emphasis on charitable giving and volunteering in our communities.
• Focus on ESG (Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance).
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision plans including a generous employer health saving account (HSA) contribution each plan year.
• Matching 401k employer contributions.
• The opportunity to earn while you learn We do not offer jobs; we offer careers and the chance to learn a trade while advancing your skills

Shift: Monday-Friday 7:00 - 4:30 pm Pay: Dependent upon experience.