Continuously monitor production performance and adjust schedules to address disruptions such as material delays, machine downtime, or changing priorities. Develop, manage, and maintain finite-capacity production schedules based on customer demand, labor, equipment constraints, and material readiness.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Hayesville, OH
Description
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.