About this role
Production Scheduling
• Develop, manage, and maintain finite-capacity production schedules based on customer demand, labor, equipment constraints, and material readiness.
• Sequence production orders to optimize throughput, minimize changeovers, and meet service level commitments.
• Continuously monitor production performance and adjust schedules to address disruptions such as material delays, machine downtime, or changing priorities.
• Communicate daily and weekly schedules to production, supply chain planning, shipping, and customer-facing teams.
• Track and report scheduling KPIs including schedule adherence, lead time, and capacity utilization.
Raw Material Coordination
• Coordinate with corporate buyers and production to release raw material requirements aligned with the production schedule and forecasted demand.
• Monitor supplier performance, lead times, and inventory levels to ensure continuity of supply.
• Resolve material shortages, delivery issues, and discrepancies in collaboration with purchasing and internal teams.
Inventory Management
• Manage raw material and WIP inventory levels to support production while minimizing excess and obsolescence.
• Maintain inventory accuracy through ERP/MRP systems.
• Identify opportunities to improve inventory turns and material flow.
Shipping & Logistics Coordination
• Coordinate finished goods shipments to meet customer delivery requirements.
• Partner with shipping and logistics teams to prioritize orders and optimize freight execution.
• Ensure accurate documentation, timely shipment release, and adherence to customer requirements.
• Communicate order status and delivery updates to customer service and sales teams.
Leadership & Continuous Improvement
• Act as a key operational liaison between production, purchasing, planning, shipping, and site leadership.
• Support S&OP, demand planning, and capacity planning processes.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives related to scheduling effectiveness, material availability, and supplier performance.
• Support system and process improvements within ERP/MRP platforms.