Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and optimize production schedules based on customer orders, raw material availability, and production capacity.
- Adjust schedules to minimize downtime and enhance plant performance.
- Analyze production data and historical trends to forecast future scheduling needs.
- Generate reports and track KPIs related to production, efficiency, and inventory.
- Work with Production to ensure schedules align with plant resources and capacity.
- Collaborate with the Laboratory team to ensure quality and testing schedules.
- Coordinate with Maintenance to ensure equipment availability.
- Assess inventory levels and issue purchase orders for materials as needed.
- Manage supplier communications to ensure timely material delivery.
- Maintain accurate inventory records in the ERP system.
- Utilize the ERP system to manage scheduling, inventory, and purchasing.
- Ensure data accuracy in production schedules, inventory, and purchase orders.
- Identify opportunities to streamline processes, reduce costs, and improve scheduling efficiency.
- 2-4 years of experience in manufacturing scheduling or production planning, preferably in manufacturing environment.
- Proficiency in ERP systems ( SAP, Oracle, etc.).
- Strong understanding of supply chain management, raw material management, and purchase order processing.
- Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams.
- Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with potential exposure to chemicals, noise, and temperature fluctuations.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and multitasking skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Ability to work under tight deadlines and prioritize tasks.
Compensation & Benefits:
- $60,000-75,000 depending on related experience
- Health, dental and vision insurance
- STD & LTD
- 401k program
- PTO