Scheduler

Job Description

Scheduler

Job Summary :

Responsible for expediting, scheduling and prioritizing orders/schedules to meet customer demand. Duties include reviewing and distributing production, work, and project schedules; conferring with project and department managers to determine progress of work and completion dates; and compiling reports on progress of work, and production problems.

Responsibilities:

Plan and manage schedules to ensure on-time delivery of all project requirements.

Analyze job order releases with respect to capacity planning and scheduling.

Daily correspondence with project managers on status of projects.

Daily communication with staff on production update.

Verify shipping information and delivery.

Interface with all levels manufacturing and purchasing departments on material status and production planning issues.

Work with Project Managers to coordinate new project requirements.

Coordinate all shipments with shipping manager.

Other duties, as directed or assigned.

Education/Experience:

Bachelor degree in business or equivalent work-related experience.

3-5 years experience in a job order production environment.

Experience with production systems, procurement, expediting MRP/ERP systems.

Experience in Six Sigma/Lean initiatives preferred.

Knowledge of manufacturing, quality control, and planning processes.

Skills and Abilities :

Solid analytical skills.

Proficient experience with MS Office tools such as Word, Excel and Access

Self-starter, highly motivated, requiring minimal direct supervision

Strong organizational and detail oriented skills

Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time efficiently

Proven strategic thinking and planning skills

Strong negotiating and solid decision making skills

Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills, along with the ability to communicate professionally with people at all levels of the organization and external contacts

Creative problem solver who is results oriented, proactive, organized, and calm under pressure

Ability to determine the appropriate level of urgency to address critical issues

Ability to follow manufacturing safety policies and procedures.

Must possess good mathematical skills.Company Description

We are a growing structural steel fabricator and erector that thrives on technology. We challenge our employees to continually improve by changing the general thought process and encouraging teamwork to promote strong work ethic and results within the company.

Full-time