Scheduler I

This position reports directly to the Production Manager and will be overseeing scheduling in shipping and receiving departments. The Scheduler will be responsible for ordering needed materials, expediting orders, releasing jobs, completing cycle counts, maintaining inventory levels, and developing then distributing the shop schedule. The position is considered a developmental role with the expectation that the selected individual will be a key part in assisting the shop supervision and management team.  

What You'll Get To Do:

• Create and optimize production schedules based on key criteria for the department
• Actively monitor schedules to identify and resolve issues before they impact the business
• Actively participate in production and scheduling conversations with the wider team to ensure you fully understand current capacity and scheduling needs.
• Collaborate with the scheduling team to address scheduling issues
• Be the main point of contact for our production team and take full ownership of communication to ensure we deliver on our commitments.
• Provide support to assigned departments with L4 Board participation
• Work with EPICS and EPICOR ERP systems
• Review MRP Inventory and suggestions. Create replenishment orders in line with schedule.
• Other duties as assigned.

What We’re Looking For:

• A minimum of one year’s experience in scheduling /production planning
• Strong organizational and planning abilities and excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Must be able to work independently in a fast-paced team environment and prioritize work to meet required deadlines
• Innate ability to apply listening skills and providing detailed responses regarding order completion
• Intellectual curiosity towards improving processes within the department
• Must be a team player who is willing to directly assist the team as needed
• Strong ability to build trusting relationships
• Integrity, professionalism, and customer-focused problem-solving skills
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills required
• A growth mindset with a drive to exceed expectations
• Proficiency with computers. Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook