Production Scheduler - Waudena : Job Details

Summary: 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.