Production Scheduling Manager

Position Summary
Manages the planning and establishment of production schedules, monitoring of materials inventories, tracking of progress of production, and reviewing of factors which affect production schedules.

Essential Job Functions

The following duties are normal for this position. The incumbent may perform some or all of these duties however; it is not an exclusive or all-inclusive list. Other duties may be assigned.

Directs staffing, training, and performance management to develop and improve the production scheduling function

Analyzes incoming production order requirements and oversees master manufacturing schedule for assigned site(s) to assure exceptional customer service and optimal manufacturing efficiencies

Monitors materials inventory to effectively determine production schedules

Communicates upcoming scheduling conflicts with key stakeholders and recommends solutions

Collaborates with Operations team to forecast production labor overtime requirements

Analyzes daily back-log business reports to monitor workload and capacity requirements

Communicates schedule status and other related scheduling information at daily production meeting

Drives continuous improvement initiatives for production scheduling process and information flow

Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree required
Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of and ability to use and influence organization's policies, standards and procedures guiding manufacturing processes

Knowledge of methods, accepted practices, considerations and regulatory requirements associated with safety and protection of workers, environment and site

Knowledge of the existing and planned approaches and methods for manufacturing products or product components

Knowledge of day-to-day and strategic issues, operational requirements and management of a manufacturing facility

Knowledge of the day-to-day operations of a manufacturing plant or facility

Knowledge of technologies and applications used in manufacturing products and in the optimization of manufacturing processes

Physical Requirements & Work Environment
Primarily works in an office environment with occasional time spent in a production and/or warehouse setting

All Menasha Packaging employees must conduct their work in a manner that complies with all legal standards and meets customer expectations. They will maintain quality standards by establishing, enforcing and adhering to organizational standards set forth in published policies, procedures and processes.

The above statements reflect the general details necessary to describe the principle functions of the occupation described and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the occupation.
Menasha Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the company will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with employer.