Production Control Coordinator - Scheduler

States Industries; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 43,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

States Industries in Eugene, Oregon is seeking a Production Control Coordinator - Scheduler to manage the master schedule, monitor WIP, and coordinate production priorities to meet customer due dates and shipments. The role collaborates with Production, Shipping, and Sales and uses D365 ERP and Excel for data tracking.

The position is full-time, Day shift, with an hourly salary range of $31.00–$34.00. Candidates should have 3+ years in production scheduling or related fields and a bachelor's

Qualifications

• Minimum three years’ experience in production scheduling, production control, manufacturing planning, expediting, or a related manufacturing role.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business, Manufacturing, Engineering, or related discipline preferred.
• Experience coordinating production activities across departments and/or shifts.

Responsibilities

• Update and maintain the master schedule for layup presses based on customer due dates, material availability, production requirements, and mill conditions.
• Identify and schedule blanks and materials needed to support the production schedule.
• Monitor WIP and work with Value Stream Managers and proactively follow up on delayed, incomplete, and priority orders to keep production moving.
• Track remake/relay requirements and ensure relays are scheduled and prioritized appropriately.
• Develop, update, and distribute Priority Lists for day and swing shifts with VSMs.
• Adjust schedules and priorities in response to shortages, delays, or changing customer needs.
• Maintain production tracking sheets and reports for WIP, order status, and priorities.
• Utilize Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Excel, including pivot tables, to track and communicate production information.
• Serve as a liaison between Production, Shipping, and Sales regarding order status and scheduling changes.
• Attend and possibly lead the daily Sales and Production meeting when required.

Skills

Production scheduling

Production control

Manufacturing planning

Expediting

Cross-functional coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

The Production Control Coordinator - Scheduler is responsible for maintaining the production schedule, monitoring work in process (WIP), and coordinating production priorities to support customer due dates and timely shipment. This position works closely with the Production Control Manager and serves as a liaison between Production, Shipping, and Sales.

OVERVIEW:

Salary Range

$31.00 - $34.00 Hourly

Position Type

Full Time

Job Shift

Day

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Update and maintain the master schedule for layup presses based on customer due dates, material availability, production requirements, and mill conditions.
• Identify and schedule blanks and needed to support the production schedule.
• Monitor WIP and work with Value Stream Managers and proactively follow up on delayed, incomplete, and priority orders to keep production moving and meet customer commitments.
• Track remake/relay requirements and ensure relays are scheduled and prioritized appropriately.
• Develop, update, and distribute Priority Lists for day and swing shifts.Work With VSMs and departmental Mentors and leads to ensure priority completion is realistic and achievable.
• Adjust schedules and priorities in response to material shortages, production delays, equipment constraints, quality issues, remakes, Engineering projects and changing customer needs.
• Maintain production tracking sheets and reports for WIP, order status, priorities, remakes, and other production-control needs.
• Utilize Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Excel, including pivot tables, to track, analyze, and communicate production information.
• Serve as a liaison between Production, Shipping, and Sales regarding order status, priorities, scheduling changes, and potential delays.
• Attend the daily Sales and Production meeting to provide input and receive feedback.When required, lead this meeting as a stand in for the Production Control Manager.
• Communicate potential scheduling or customer due-date issues promptly and escalate significant conflicts or constraints to the Production Control Manager.
• Perform other production-control duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

PREFERRED EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum three years’ experience in production scheduling, production control, manufacturing planning, expediting, or a related manufacturing role. Plywood manufacturing preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business, Manufacturing, Engineering, or a related discipline preferred.
• Experience in a multi-step manufacturing environment.
• Experience coordinating production activities across departments and/or shifts.
• Hardwood plywood or wood-products manufacturing experience is beneficial but not required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Work is performed in a combination of office and industrial manufacturing environments.
• The position requires regular interaction with manufacturing operations and periodic presence on the production floor to understand production conditions, equipment constraints, material flow, inventory, and scheduling issues.
• While on the manufacturing floor, the employee may be exposed to moving mechanical equipment, forklifts and other mobile equipment, wood products, dust, noise, fumes, odors, adhesives, chemicals, heat, cold, and other conditions common to plywood manufacturing.
• Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn while in designated manufacturing areas.
• The position requires frequent computer use and regular use of D365 ERP, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and other planning and business systems.
• The employee must be able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment where production priorities, customer requirements, equipment availability, and material conditions may change throughout the day.
• This role requires frequent communication and coordination with employees and leaders throughout the manufacturing operation.
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the position.
• The position may occasionally require work outside normally scheduled hours to respond to significant production changes, customer requirements, inventory issues, or other operational needs.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP:

Reports to the Production Control Manager and is responsible for the day-to-day maintenance and execution of the production schedule and associated expediting activities.