Production Scheduler

Leggett & Platt, Inc.; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Production Scheduler, where you'll play a critical role in enhancing comfort through innovative furniture components. In this dynamic position, you'll plan and coordinate the flow of products throughout the production cycle, ensuring timely delivery and efficiency. With a commitment to quality and community, this company offers a supportive environment that values professional growth and inclusivity. If you're ready to make an impact and thrive in a collaborative setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Personal Time

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• 1-3 years experience in manufacturing or furniture production preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and monitor the production cycle effectively.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to resolve production issues.

Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Capacity Planning

Interpersonal Skills

Growth Mindset

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Tools

Syteline

Microsoft Office

Job description

Genesis Seating is hiring a Production Scheduler!

We make life more comfortable.

Leggett & Platt’s overall mission is a commitment to enhance lives – by delivering quality products, offering empowering and rewarding careers, and doing our part in bringing about a better future.

Leggett & Platt’s inventive heritage and leadership in the residential products industry span more than 130 years. As The Components People, we are the leading supplier of a wide range of products and components for all areas of life, including mattress springs and carpet cushion, as well as bedding machinery and erosion-control products.

A Leader in the Upholstered Furniture Industry

In our Furniture Components business, we design, manufacture, and distribute a wide range of components and finished products that enhance comfort, motion, and style in upholstered furniture, including recliner mechanisms, seating support systems, and sofa sleeper units. With a global footprint that includes international manufacturing, product development, distribution and sales, we are strategically positioned to support upholstered furniture manufacturers around the world.

POSITION SUMMARY (Objective/Purpose of Position):

Plans, schedules, coordinates and/or monitors the flow of products through the complete production cycle. Provides timely planning and scheduling of manufacturing work orders to the manufacturing floor in order to achieve both internal financial goals and customer delivery dates.

METRICS (up to 5 key metrics that apply to this role):

• Inventory Accuracy/Quantity Control
• On-Time Delivery
• Transportation Costs Savings
• Labor and Production Efficiencies

Business Processes that role has responsibility for/in: CRITICAL ROLE:

• Production Scheduling
• Coordinating Lead Time and Capacity Planning with Customers

Systems this role uses:

• Syteline
• Microsoft Office

Key RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Evaluate Product Line Loads.
2. Interact with customer service, materials and production to address capacity and lead time concerns.
3. Recommend capacity changes with customers.
4. Work with cross-functional teams to solve production impediments.
5. Material planning for production cells.
6. Schedule job dates to match required run rates within cells.
7. Coordinate transportation and expedite materials on a daily basis.

Experience:

• Prior, in-depth experience with planning/scheduling.
• Manufacturing/Furniture Production experience. 1-3 years preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY:

• Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to use formal problem solving. IE – Kata Method.
• Ability to embrace & exhibit People First culture
• Have a growth mindset and drive for continuous improvement
• Strong MS office skills, specifically Word and Excel.

LEADERSHIP/SUPERVISORY:

☐ Manager (of People)

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

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Reasons You’ll Love It Here

Our benefits may vary slightly from one location to the next, but what you will find, is that we offer: medical, dental, and vision insurance; as well as paid vacation, paid personal time, and various opportunities to give back to your local community. We also strongly encourage and provide opportunities for learning and professional development.

What to Do Next

Now that you’ve had a chance to learn more about us, what are you waiting for! Apply today and allow us the opportunity to learn more about you and the value you can bring to our team.

Our Commitment to You

We're actively taking steps to make sure our culture is inclusive and that our processes and practices promote equity for all, including people of color, people from working-class backgrounds, women, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. We welcome and encourage applications from people with these identities or members of other historically marginalized groups.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veteran/Disability Employer

Applicants in the United States: Leggett & Platt Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you need accessibility or assistance to apply for career opportunities through this site, please email us to ensure your inquiry is directed to a member of the Human Resources Staff.