Manufacturing Production Scheduler

Granite State Manufacturing; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Scheduler/Capacity Planner to optimize production schedules and balance resources effectively. In this dynamic role, you will collaborate with multiple departments, ensuring that production aligns with sales orders and inventory levels. Your expertise in production scheduling and advanced Excel skills will be crucial as you lead forecasting meetings and improve scheduling performance. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package and the opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment where your contributions will make a significant impact. Join a team committed to excellence and continuous improvement!

Benefits

Health and wellness programs

Insurance options

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Paid leave

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in Production Scheduling.
• Understanding of complex manufacturing processes.
• Self-motivated learner with minimal guidance.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains the Schedule for production capacity.
• Acts as a liaison between various departments to develop capacity plans.
• Documents key information for analysis, including scheduling accuracy.

Skills

Production Scheduling

Sales Inventory and Operations Planning

Advanced MS Excel

Root Cause Analysis

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

APICS Certification

Tools

ERP Systems (ECI - M1)

Job description

Position Summary

The Scheduler/Capacity Planner develops the Schedule, balancing production capacity, resources, and inventory for one or more Business Units. You will act as a liaison between Production, Engineering, Supply Chain, Business Development, and Program Management to develop the Master Schedule and Capacity Planning.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

1. Develops and maintains the Schedule, balancing production capacity, resources, and inventory for one or more Business Units.
2. Acts as a liaison between Production, Engineering, Supply Chain, Business Development, and Program Management to develop the Schedule and Capacity Plans.
3. Organized and detail-oriented; conscientious in work execution.
4. Creates, publishes, and maintains the Production Schedule, integrating sales orders, raw materials, supplies, equipment, and staffing to meet delivery dates.
5. Participates in forecasting meetings with sales, marketing, and other departments; leads planning meetings with sales, production, shipping, purchasing, and customer service teams.
6. Engages in forecasting/planning meetings with Business Development, Finance, and other relevant departments.
7. Documents key information for analysis, including downtime, peak production, inventory, and scheduling accuracy.
8. Performs additional related duties as required.
9. Works to eliminate barriers to improve overall scheduling performance and reduce costs.
10. Maintains a professional, safe, and clean environment by punctuality, following policies, wearing safety gear, and adhering to safety practices.
11. Builds effective relationships and collaborates with managers, directors, and staff to achieve shared goals.
12. Follows GSM Code of Ethics and Business Conduct and complies with all applicable laws and regulations.

Requirements

Qualifications, Skills, and Abilities:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent work experience.
• APICS Certification or willingness to obtain within the first year.
• 5-10 years of experience in Production Scheduling and/or Sales Inventory and Operations Planning.
• Understanding of complex manufacturing processes.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (experience with ECI - M1 is a plus).
• Advanced MS Excel skills for statistical analysis, chart creation, calculations, lookups, and pivot tables.
• Ability to perform well in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of accounting, production procedures, material and capacity planning, and BOM procedures.
• Comfortable presenting to senior leadership.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including technical reporting and presentations.
• Self-motivated learner with minimal guidance required.
• Skills in root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.
• Team-oriented with leadership capabilities in cross-functional teams.
• Experience with sensitive information related to government contracts is preferred but not required.

Additional Information

Granite State Manufacturing is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in its workforce.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health and wellness programs, insurance options, FSA, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance, worksite benefits, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, workers' compensation, and more.