Job Description

The basic purpose and function of the Production Scheduler is to develop production requirements on order demand and inventories, negotiating production plans that optimize manufacturing output and efficiencies, while meeting or exceeding all Customer Service levels. Coordinates production line changes based on production performance and product mix. Responsible for responding to all internal questions relating to ship dates and production needs.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree Operations Management, or equivalent work experience in an operations manufacturing environment.
• Two years’ experience in capacity planning, production operations, production forecasting, or inventory management

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: (Preferred qualifications, certifications, and/or licenses)

• Experience using MS Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and SAP applications

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Creating production schedules based on demand forecasts, customer orders, and production capacity.
• Coordinating with various departments such as production, procurement, and logistics to ensure alignment of schedules and resources.
• Coordinating with various departments such as production, procurement, and logistics to ensure alignment of schedules and resources.
• Coordinating with various departments such as production, procurement, and logistics to ensure alignment of schedules and resources
• Analyzing production data and performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and optimize scheduling processes.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

• Attention to detail.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking skills, verbal, & interpersonal skills.

• Must have excellent organizational, oral, and written communication skills.

GENERAL EXPECTATIONS:

• Demonstrate effective communications (verbal, written) skills.
• Proficient with MS Office Word and Excel
• Maintain discretion when working with confidential and proprietary information.
• Strict adherence to Company safety policies and procedures
• Conform to all aspects of OFS’ “Standards of Conduct” document.

• Must review product mix, inventory, forecast, manufacturing/process constraints to formulate production requirements and ship dates.
• Planning of product throughout the plant in the most efficient way to meet or exceed customer requirements.