Production Scheduler

VIVA USA Inc; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

VIVA USA Inc. in Davenport, IA is seeking a Production Scheduler who will balance shop floor scheduling with office planning. The role requires adapting to a 10pm–6am third shift and occasional Saturday OT, with about 50% time spent on the floor.

Candidates should have a 4-year degree preferred with 1+ year scheduling, or a HS diploma with 5+ years production scheduling. Proficiency in MS Office and Excel is required; SAP experience is strongly preferred, and data analytics are essential.

Qualifications

• 4-year degree in a relevant field preferred with 1+ years of scheduling experience.
• HS diploma/equivalent with 5+ years scheduling in production acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Schedule on the floor roughly 50% of the time.
• Collaborate with Fabrication Supervisors, Engineers and other Schedulers.
• Work independently with little direction.
• Communicate effectively, both written and verbal.
• Support alternate shifts as needed.

Skills

MS Office

Excel

Data analytics

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

Production Scheduler

The manager would strongly prefer candidates with a 4-year degree in a relevant field with 1+ years of scheduling experience however consideration will be given to candidates with a minimum of a high school diploma/equivalent with 5+ years of scheduling experience in a production environment.

Must be proficient with MS Office and be an intermediate user of Excel (pivot tables, v-lookups, etc.). SAP experience is strongly preferred.

Strong data analytics skills are needed to be successful.

Must be willing to work out on the floor approximately 50% of the time or more, but the rest of the time will be in an office environment.

This individual will be sitting with others who support the Fabrication operations - Supervisors, Engineers and other Schedulers. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, are required.

Must be willing to work in a team environment. This person would be expected to work independently on a daily basis with very little work direction.

Notes:

This is an 8-Hour, 3rd Shift position (10pm – 6am).

Occasional Saturday OT will be required.

Candidates must be willing to support alternate shifts based on business needs.

VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status