Plant Scheduler

Avery Weigh-Tronix; Fairmont (MN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

HSA/FSA

401(k) retirement plan

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Volunteer program

Job summary

Avery Weigh-Tronix in Minnesota is seeking a Plant Scheduler to create, maintain, and optimize the production schedule to meet customer orders on time while using inventory and capacity efficiently.

You will coordinate demand, materials, capacity and shop floor activities, resolve disruptions, and drive continuous improvement in planning processes. Reports to the Production/Strategic Sourcing/Materials Manager.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in business or related field is required or equivalent experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a business setting.
• Experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent data entry and clerical skills.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain short- and medium-term production schedules.
• Coordinate with sales, procurement, engineering, quality, maintenance and warehouse to ensure material availability and capacity.
• Monitor shop floor progress and resolve delays, bottlenecks and shortages.
• Prioritize and sequence production to optimize throughput and meet commitments.
• Maintain and update Bills of Material (BOM), routings, standard run rates and planning data in the ERP system.
• Communicate schedule changes and production status to stakeholders.
• Prepare and distribute daily/weekly production reports.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Data Entry

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Clerical Skills

Education

Associate’s degree in business

Job description

Summary

The Plant Scheduler is responsible for creating, maintaining and optimizing the production schedule to ensure customer orders are met on time, and inventory and capacity are used effectively. This role coordinates demand, materials, capacity and shop floor activities, resolves production disruptions, and drives continuous improvement in planning processes. Reports to the Production/Strategic Sourcing/Materials Manager.

What You Will Do

• Create and maintain short and medium-term production schedules (daily, weekly, monthly)
• Coordinate with sales, procurement, engineering, quality, maintenance and warehouse to ensure material availability, machine capacity and labor are aligned with the schedule
• Monitor shop floor progress vs. schedule, proactively identify and resolve delays, bottlenecks and material shortages, expedite critical orders
• Prioritize and sequence production to optimize throughput, minimize changeovers and meet customer commitments
• Maintain and update Bills of Material (BOM), routings, standard run rates and planning data in the ERP system
• Communicate schedule changes and production status to stakeholders
• Prepare and distribute daily/weekly production reports

What We Are Looking For

• Associate’s degree in business or related field or equivalent experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a business setting
• Experience in a manufacturing setting
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Excellent Data entry and clerical skills
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail

Company Benefits

Best in Class Benefits: Our total rewards package is broad and offers comprehensive support from health and wellness, to retirement and financial stability.

• Affordable Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• HSA/FSA with a company match
• Income Protection Benefits
• Industry Leading 401(k) plan
• Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave
• Matching Gift and Volunteer Program

Opportunities to Get Involved and Give Back

• Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) are employee-led organizations that bring together diverse groups of people to share experiences and innovative ideas to help accelerate our path to full potential
• It is also our commitment to a diverse and inclusive work environment, strive to create a place where everyone is welcome to contribute their talents and ideas.
• ITW Hearts Giving Hope Program provide employees an opportunity to give back and help families in our neighborhoods who are in need

Pay Range: $24.30 - $28.00

Additional Information

It is the policy of Avery Weigh-Tronix to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Avery Weigh-Tronix will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Compensation Information

Pay Range: $24.30 - $28.00

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.