On-Site Production Scheduler: Plan & Optimize

Anixter International; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Wesco is seeking a Production Scheduler to plan and establish production schedules to meet customer demands, aligning with sales forecasts, plant capacity, and new business opportunities.

You will carry out planning and coordination of production schedules, determine products and lines, read job orders, and coordinate with management to ensure timely deliveries and efficient operations.

Qualifications

• High School Degree or Equivalent required; Associate degree (U.S.)/College Diploma (Canada) preferred
• Excellent communication skills on all fronts (listening and speaking)
• Demonstrated good interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated coordination and organizational abilities
• Demonstrated good time management abilities
• Demonstrated understanding of basics of customer care
• Ability to multitask if needed and display flexibility while carrying out duties
• Basic knowledge of computer software and operation
• Familiar with logistics planning software
• Ability to travel up to 25%

Responsibilities

• Carry out planning and coordination of production schedules
• Plan production start-up dates by either starting with the date when materials are available and ready for production or via the use of customer due dates
• Responsible for determining the products to be built, and the machines or production lines to be used
• Read and understand information from job orders and available inventory reporting
• Review schedules and workflow to ensure that deliveries are made in a timely manner
• Perform pre-organization of production materials before the commencement of production
• Coordinate and develop production plans with the company’s management team
• Create efficient scheduling processes or methods to attain production goals
• Place orders for production materials to avoid shortage in inventory
• Generate production reports used for important production decisions
• Review routine checks and maintenance of production equipment to avoid shut down during production
• Solve problems related to material shortage in a timely manner
• Handle production issues without hindering production and delivery

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Customer care basics

Computer literacy

Travel willingness

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Logistics software

Job description

Wesco is seeking a Production Scheduler to plan and establish production schedules to meet customer demands, aligning with sales forecasts, plant capacity, and new business opportunities.

You will carry out planning and coordination of production schedules, determine products and lines, read job orders, and coordinate with management to ensure timely deliveries and efficient operations.