Production Scheduler

Kaiser Aluminum; Bellwood (VA); Vor Ort; USD 60.000 - 85.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Kaiser Aluminum in Bellwood, VA is seeking a Production Scheduler to manage production demand from commitment to delivery. The role focuses on creating schedules for all lines and improving material flow to ensure on-time delivery to internal and external customers.

Candidates should have a bachelor’s in Supply Chain/Logistics and at least five years of production planning experience, with ERP/planning software proficiency. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain/Logistics or equivalent.
• At least five years of production planning and logistics experience.
• Experience with ERP/planning software and manufacturing software.
• Strong problem solving and communication skills.
• Proficient PC skills (Windows, Word, Excel).
• Familiarity with manufacturing software and supply chain processes.
• Excellent teamwork, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and work with cross-functional teams.

Aufgaben

• Plan production for assigned products to optimize inventory and meet goals.
• Analyze and review short- and long-term capacity planning.
• Confer with supervisors to determine status of projects.
• Expedite or adjust schedules with supervisor approval.
• Prepare reports and create work orders.
• Plan sequence of fabrication, assembly, installation, and other operations.
• Plan, monitor, and facilitate repairs to system problems.

Kenntnisse

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Industry knowledge

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain/Logistics

Tools

ERP/planning software

Manufacturing software

PC skills (Windows/Word/Excel)

Jobbeschreibung

Kaiser Aluminum is known around the world for its superior quality. Our secret is what we put into it—innovative thinking, industry-leading reliability, and a world-class commitment to customer service. In short, the same qualities we look for in our people. We are looking for a Production Scheduler to join Kaiser Aluminum in Bellwood, Virginia!

The Production Scheduler is responsible to manage the production demand through manufacturing from establishing customer commitment date to order fulfillment. The Production Scheduler will be directly responsible for all planning and scheduling activities on a daily basis.

The primary goal of this position is to create a production schedule for every production line and to improve the overall material flow and to ensure on-time delivery to the customer (internal and external) while improving communication and implementing continuous improvement activities.

At this time, we are not able to offer visa sponsorship for this role, either now or in the future. Therefore, we cannot move forward with candidates who would require sponsorship and or are on (e.g., H-1B, F-1, STEM OPT, OPT) visas.

What you will work on:

• Perform planning for assigned products to optimize inventory and meet production goals.
• Analyze and review short and long term capacity planning.
• Confer with department supervisors to determine status of assigned projects.
• Expedite operations that delay schedules; alter schedules to meet unforeseen conditions with the approval of the direct supervisor.
• Prepare reports and create work orders.
• Plan sequence of fabrication, assembly, installation, and other manufacturing operations for guidance of production workers.
• Plan, monitor, and facilitate repairs to system problems.

What you will bring to the role:

• Bachelor’s degree with focus or specialization in Supply Chain/Logistics.
• At least five (5) years previous production planning and logistics experience.
• ERP/planning software.
• Excellent problem solving skills.
• Proficient PC skills, including Windows, Word, and Excel.
• Familiarity with manufacturing software.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and organizational skills.
• Proven ability to work in teams.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Knowledge of automotive and metal industry processes is preferred.
• Knowledge of Shipping and Receiving processes and procedures strongly preferred.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered based on job-related qualifications and abilities. There shall be no discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

About Kaiser Aluminum:

Talented people join our team because we are a company passionate about environmental sustainability, employee growth, contributing back to our communities and championing an inclusive culture.