Production Scheduler Manufacturing

The Production Scheduler will develop, organize, and monitor the overall master schedule plan to support the plants customer service objectives.

All Hollander Associates are expected to support Operations by working efficiently and maintaining a high level of productivity in order for the organization to meet and exceed customer demands.

This position places a strong significance on effective teamwork, clear communication, problem solving, organization, judgement, reliability and a strong work ethic.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES

• Create and maintain production schedules to maximize productivity in order to exceed customer requirements.
• Prioritize and utilize resources in the most effective manner.
• Work independently as well as collaborate with multi-functional teams
• Effective utilization of various programs and systems such as Oracle, Customer Systems, Excel
• Promote a Lean Manufacturing Culture

All Hollander associates play a crucial role in meeting our customer requirements and are expected after initial training to perform with minimal supervision. Associates may be asked to assist with other duties and work in other departments when needed to meet those requirements.

SCHEDULER/CLERK DUTIES

• Organize the production scheduling process to optimize the production
• Monitor, track and report performance to master schedule using production logs and comparing progress to schedule.
• Resolve scheduling problems by collecting and analyzing information, identifying and implementing solutions.
• Determine production priorities.
• Review & expedite requests and orders to balance production capability with customer needs.
• Collaborate with supporting departments to resolve problems.
• Evaluate, recommends, and implement changes to the planning process
• Publish production plans/schedules.
• Revise the master schedule as necessary when material shortages or capacity issues cannot be resolved to meet schedule.
• Prepares complex reports by compiling and summarizing production requirements and performance plans.
• Prepare capacity data for production planning meeting and support management in facilitating the production meeting.
• Print and prepare jobs according to open order reports
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS, SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Prior experience in manufacturing processes, productivity, and efficiency measurements
• Possess a strong understanding of the Forecasting and Production Planning process
• Prior experience in standard enterprise resource planning (ERP), Oracle strongly preferred.
• Proficient in managing multiple priorities with a sense of urgency.
• Ability to make recommendations to assist in cost reduction, quality improvement and process improvements
• Strong computer skills to include the ability to create and update documents in MS Word and Excel is required.

Experience and Proficiency in Competencies necessary to be successful in role:

• Superior Planning and Prioritization skills
• Exceptionally Detail Oriented
• Accountability and Responsibility
• Strong Problem Solving and Decision Making
• Drives for Results
• Customer Focused (Internal and External)
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Conflict Management
• Aptitude for Technology
• Integrity and Professionalism

Keeco/Hollander Sleep & Décor is a drug free workplace and an equal opportunity employer. Keeco/ Hollander is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices, including but not limited to, selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, handicap or disability, genetics, citizenship status, service member or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local laws.