Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Production Scheduler will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and optimizing the production schedule to ensure timely manufacturing of hydraulic cylinders. This role requires close coordination with production, procurement, engineering, sales, and quality departments to meet customer demand while maximizing operational efficiency and minimizing downtime.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Utilize ERP system (Made 2 Manage) to develop and maintain detailed production schedules based on customer orders, inventory levels, and capacity constraints.
• Utilize ERP/MRP systems extensively to input, track, and report scheduling data, ensuring data integrity and accuracy.
• Understand and continuously improve scheduling functions within the ERP system to enhance production planning and workflow efficiency.
• Coordinate with procurement to ensure timely availability of raw materials and components.
• Work closely with production supervisors and floor staff to communicate schedules and resolve any production delays or issues.
• Responsible for releasing jobs to production and creating job packets
• Monitor production progress and update schedules as necessary to respond to changing priorities or disruptions.
• Analyze production data to identify bottlenecks and recommend improvements to scheduling processes.
• Maintain accurate records of production schedules, changes, and outcomes for reporting and auditing purposes.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives related to scheduling and workflow optimization.
• Performs all work in a safety conscious manner. Be aware of dangers and take all appropriate counter measures to protect yourself and others around you.
• Responsible to maintain a clean and safe work area consistent with the Company’s housekeeping policies.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES – No

QUALIFICATIONS and/or SKILLS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Business, or related field preferred.
• 2+ years’ experience in production scheduling, preferably in manufacturing environments (experience with hydraulic components or similar industrial manufacturing is a plus).
• Must possess a high degree of computer literacy with proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite.
• In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience with ERP systems critical to managing production schedules and inventory workflows.
• Experience with Made2Manage ERP system is a plus.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities to work cross-functionally.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and comprehend instruction, correspondence and memos. Able to communicate effectively (orally and in writing) in order to effectively present information one-on-one and in small group situations to management and company associates.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate and/or percent.

REASONING ABILITY

Requires the use of disciplined problem-solving methods. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to react and respond positively to change.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The associate is regularly required to talk on the phone, face to face, and use the computer or other activities normal to an office environment. Frequent interaction with others. Completion of duties must be done within an allotted time which may create a sense of time pressure to meet deadlines. May be required to stoop, kneel, bend, crouch and lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those associates encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. The associate is required to wear appropriate protective equipment such as safety glasses and metatarsal safety shoes when in manufacturing areas.

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