Production Scheduler

Voyant Beauty; Johnstown (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Voyant Beauty is seeking a Production Scheduler to oversee and optimize the production scheduling process, ensuring efficient use of resources and timely delivery of products. You will own the schedule and coordinate with multiple departments to align with customer demand and inventory policies.

The role requires 1–3 years of scheduling experience in a manufacturing setting, strong data analysis skills, and a focus on safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required or preferred.
• Experience in production scheduling in a high-SKU manufacturing environment preferred.
• Certification in supply management or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules to optimize resource allocation.
• Track production progress against the schedule and implement corrective actions to meet commitments.
• Inform stakeholders of schedule or priority changes to ensure alignment across teams.
• Coordinate with materials and quality teams to ensure timely availability of raw materials.
• Identify and resolve production issues affecting delivery timelines.
• Generate regular reports on production status, KPIs, and risks.
• Support inventory management by scheduling production based on stock levels.
• Develop contingency plans for potential disruptions and support audits.

Skills

Production Planning

Supply Chain Management

Data Analysis

Process Improvement

Resource Allocation

Schedule Management

Inventory Control

Cross-functional Coordination

Safety Compliance

Quality Assurance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business or related field

Job description

Voyant Beauty believes our people are more than just employees; they're the driving force behind everything we achieve. Our culture fosters teamwork, respect, and camaraderie, ensuring that every individual's contribution is valued and celebrated. We invest in their growth, providing opportunities for development and advancement within our dynamic team.

Voyant Beauty is a company that specializes in the development and manufacturing, of beauty, personal and home care products. We work with various brands, retailers, and businesses to create customer formulations and products tailored to their needs. This can include skincare, haircare, bath and body products, fragrances, and more. Essentially, Voyant Beauty serves as a one-stop-shop for companies looking to bring their beauty and personal care product ideas to life.

Safety is a core value at Voyant Beauty. We prioritize the well-being of our team members, ensuring a safe and secure environment where everyone can thrive and excel.

If you're seeking to be part of a team where your talents are valued, your safety is paramount, and your efforts contribute to meaningful change, then Voyant Beauty is the place for you. Come join us and be a part of our journey.

A Brief Overview

The Production Scheduler is responsible for overseeing and optimizing the production scheduling process to ensure efficient and effective use of resources and timely delivery of products. This role has ownership of the production schedule and timelines, while coordinating with various departments to develop and implement a comprehensive production schedule that aligns with customer demand and inventory policies. This role may be required to work with customers directly on scheduling related topics as well as act as the scheduling subject matter expert for the site.

What You Will Do

• Create daily, weekly, and at times monthly, production schedules to optimize resource allocation and efficiency using inputs such as customer orders, MRP, customer forecasts, equipment and labor constraints, capacity plans, and historical production.
• Track production progress against the schedule, identifying potential delays and taking corrective actions to achieve commitments to the company and customers.
• Inform relevant stakeholders, including production, customer service, quality, et al, about any schedule or priority changes ensuring all teams are informed and aligned.
• Coordinate with the materials and quality teams to ensure timely availability of raw materials and components needed for production.
• Identify and resolve production issues that could impact delivery timelines, such as equipment breakdowns, quality concerns, or labor shortages.
• Utilize production data to analyze trends, identify areas for improvement, and refine scheduling strategies.
• Generate regular reports on production status, key performance indicators (KPIs), and potential risks to management.
• Support inventory management by scheduling production based on stock levels.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards in production scheduling.
• Prepare and present detailed production performance reports for senior management.
• Develop contingency plans for potential production disruptions.
• Act as the key liaison for scheduling-related audits and assessments.
• Ensure accurate documentation of scheduling procedures and updates.

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business or related field (Preferred)

Experience Qualifications

• 1-3 years in production scheduling of a high SKU count manufacturing environment (Preferred)
• 1-3 years make to Order experience (Preferred)
• 1-3 years contract Manufacturing experience (Preferred)

Skills And Abilities

• Production Planning (High proficiency)
• Supply Chain Management (High proficiency)
• Data Analysis (High proficiency)
• Process Improvement (High proficiency)
• Resource Allocation (High proficiency)
• Schedule Management (High proficiency)
• Inventory Control (High proficiency)
• Cross-functional Coordination (High proficiency)
• Safety Compliance (High proficiency)
• Quality Assurance (High proficiency)

Licenses and Certifications

• Certification in supply management (Preferred)
• Certification in supply cha in operations (Preferred)

Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status. Voyant Beauty will consider requests for accommodations due to a disability impacting a qualified employee's ability to perform the essential functions of their position consistent with applicable laws. In addition to federal law requirements, Voyant Beauty complies with applicable provincial and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.