1ST SHIFT SCHEDULER/CYCLE COUNT

americanwoodmarkcareers; Georgia; On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

American Woodmark Corporation in Toccoa, GA, seeks a Cycle Counter/Scheduler to optimize inventory and scheduling across the plant. The role requires counting raw materials and MRO, creating schedules for Cut to Size, Cross Cut, Rip Saws and Strip Line, and leveraging MRP/ERP systems.

You will work with the Materials Department, report to Materials Supervisor, and support overtime and variable hours. Strong accuracy, teamwork, and computer skills with Word/Excel are preferred.

Qualifications

• Education and experience aligned with plant operations and team support.
• Experience in manufacturing environments and willingness to learn new processes.
• Ability to follow corporate and plant policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safety compliance in all work environments.
• Perform cycle counts in various plant areas and record accurately.
• Count and record raw materials, MRO materials, and others as needed.
• Learn computer software related to job functions and cycle counting.
• Create schedules for Cut to Size, Cross Cut, Rip Saws and Strip Line.
• Monitor zero orders and yields when scheduling and optimize processes.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Team player

Continuous improvement

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED preferred

Tools

Word

Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

TITLE: Cycle Counter/Scheduler

STATUS:Hourly

LOCATION:Toccoa

DEPARTMENT: Materials

REPORTS TO:Materials Supervisor

PURPOSE:

To perform the production process in order to optimize the use of all resources in meeting and/or exceeding established plant goals and client/customer expectations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Must be able to maintain safety compliance in all work environments.
• Ability to productively learn and perform cycle counts in the parts room, maintenance, paint room, warehouse, mill, and office storage areas.
• Must be able to accurately count and record raw materials, MRO materials, and all other materials as deemed necessary.
• Must have a willingness to work in a team environment, and support finance related functions.
• Must be able to learn computer software related to job functions and cycle counting.
• Must be able to effectively provide training to back-up clerks and conduct team training to various department teams as related to maintaining inventory accuracy.
• Must have the ability to read and follow all Corporate and Plant finance policies and procedures as they relate to the functional responsibilities.

• Must be able to work various hours, including off shift, split shift, and early and late first shift hours. Will be required to work mandatory overtime in a limited capacity.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with clients to improve all plant processes and costs.
• Must be able make recommendations and improvement to department clients and managers regardless of the perceived improvement impact.
• Must report all required finance and production data/information accurately and timely.
• Perform other duties as directed by the Plant Controller.

• Capability of creating schedules for Cut to Size, Cross Cut, Rip Saws and Strip Line and monitoring of zero orders and yields when scheduling

  Create purchase orders for raw materials

  Complete receiving procedures in MRP Comp and Epicore Systems

  Complete all functions relative to scheduling material to all areas of the plant through HPO

  Learn/execute shipping procedures for trucks in computer system, trailer report, shipping log, daily pallet check and follow-up processes

  Assist in preparing for and conducting cycle counts as needed on a monthly basis.

  Daily review and research of any past due purchase orders.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job the requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required.

Education, Experience and Skills

1. High School Diploma/GED preferred, in lieu of education, extensive knowledge of all processes associated within the scope of the respective team may be considered
2. Manufacturing/work experience and willingness to learn to operate required positions in the team assigned
3. Record of successful team support, meeting work performance expectations and commitment toward continuous improvement
4. Experience performing duties in a team environment committed to positive performance and SQDC goal achievement
5. Demonstrate behavior that supports the company's core values and CITE principles
6. Has excellent communication skills with knowledge of Word, Excel, and Microsoft Outlook preferred

Language Skills:

Must read, analyze, and interpret common business documents such as packing lists, manifests, bills of lading, pallet tickets, or job orders. Must communicate effectively with co-workers and customers/clients in an effort to respond to common inquiries or complaints.

Mathematical Skills:

Use basic mathematical concepts like addition, subtraction, multiplication and division to such tasks as inventory control, material ordering, and job order verification.

Reasoning Skills:

Perceive problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Interpret an assorted number of tasks or instructions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to see, hear, crouch, use stairs to access work area, stand, bend, reach and feel with hands and arms and walk for entirety of shift. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 40 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Indoor and outdoor manufacturing environment. The noise level is usually moderate to high and requires the use of hearing protection. Safety protection, glasses, hearing, and gloves are required. Overtime required per overtime policy as production demands.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

American Woodmark Corporation does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, national origin, age, religion, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, or gender identity and/or expression; and it will comply with all applicable federal, state, and local discrimination laws. No person shall be denied employment solely because of any disability, which is unrelated to the ability to engage in the essential functions involved in the position for which application has been made either with or without reasonable accommodations.