Production Scheduler

Posted: Wednesday, 12 March 2025
Valid Thru: Friday, 11 April 2025
Index Requested on: 03/12/2025 07:23:21
Indexed on: 03/12/2025 07:23:21

Location: Elkhart, IN, 46514, US

Industry: Advertising and Public Relations
Occupational Category: 13-0000.00 - Business and Financial Operations
Type of Employment: FULL_TIME

LEER Group is hiring!

Description:

The Scheduler will coordinate production planning, schedul ing and inventories to ensure efficient and effective operat ion of assigned Leer Facility .

R esponsibilities:

  • Serves as a primary point of contact for and liaison with Scheduling Manager, Materials, Purchasing, Accounting, S ales, Transportation, and M anufacturing departments.


  • Responsible for all aspects of production planning and scheduling. This includes production site requirements, setting durations, work order generation / maintenance, RMA sequencing, supporting SIOP, and shipping / receiving transaction processing. Work with LEER internal (on and off site) clients and external vendors. Interface on a regular basis with Scheduling Manager, Plant Manager, Materials Manager, Buyers, Customer Service Manager and Transportation Manager.


  • Coordinate and expedite the flow of work and materials within the plant according to production schedule. Duties include reviewing, communicating, and distributing work orders and completion schedules; coordinating with Plant Leadership Team to determine progress of work and expected completion dates; and compiling reports on progress of work, inventory levels, costs, and production constraints.


  • Analyze Supply and Demand on a timely and efficient manner of both produced goods and raw material utilizing the company ERP system as well as any query and other data mining techniques.


  • Processes Work Orders based on supply and demand analysis and review of capacity and constraints.


  • Ensure inventory accuracy is maximized by completing all system transactions accurately and timely . Identify opportunities to improve inventory accuracy by recommending process changes to drive to 100% accuracy.


  • Drive successful completion of assigned activities to obtain plant KPIs of on safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives .


  • Support Continuous Improvement by recommending and developing systems and processes to achieve job functions, KPI's and other goals as defined by management .


Characteristics and skills:

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.


  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.


  • Thorough understanding of the business and supply chain.


  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.


  • Extremely proficient with production planning systems, such as MRP II.


  • Boots on the ground (very hands-on) accustomed to wearing many hats in an entrepreneurial "fast-paced" environment .


  • Dynamic, polished, high energy, focused, and driven. Very sharp, innovative, and accustomed to "figuring it out " .


  • Ability to motivate teams to produce in tight timeframes while managing several projects simultaneously .


  • Ability to effectively communicate and facilitate through encouragement, motivation, and i nspiration at all levels of the organization .


Educational and other requirements:

  • High school diploma or equivalent (Required). - Bachelor's degree in a business or science discipline (preferred).


  • Recent manufacturing planning experience of 3-7 years.


  • Strong manufacturing aptitude.


  • Excellent verbal communication skills.


  • Proven ability to execute on prioritizations.


  • Aptitude to engage and provide guidance to multiple personnel with minimal supervision.


  • High level of initiative, personal ownership, and flexibility in adapting to changing needs of a dynamic work environment.


  • Ability to communicate with all level of personnel in organization (Leadership to front line)


Required Education: Associate Degree

Travel Percentage: 15.0

Travel Required: Yes

Virtual Job: false

Responsibilities:

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Educational requirements:

  • high school

Desired Skills:

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Benefits:

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