Production Scheduler

Overall Responsibilities:

The Scheduler will coordinate production planning, scheduling and inventories to ensure efficient and effective operation of assigned Leer Facility.

Responsibilities:

• Serves as a primary point of contact for and liaison with Scheduling Manager, Materials, Purchasing, Accounting, Sales, Transportation, and Manufacturing 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 inspiration 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)