Production Scheduler

DW Distribution; Lancaster (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

D.W. Distribution in Lancaster, TX is seeking a Production Scheduler to oversee daily production activities in the Door Fabrication facility. This role includes managing production schedules, ensuring efficient inventory use, and leading department staff through training and evaluation. Ideal candidates will possess strong organizational skills, a background in production scheduling or purchasing, and an Associate's degree.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision

Company-Paid Life Insurance & Disability

401(k) with Company Match

Company-Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays & Floating Holidays

Additional perks

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2-3 years in production scheduling or purchasing experience.
• Knowledge of the building supply and millwork industry is highly preferable.
• Proficiency in computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily activities of production scheduling and work orders.
• Conducts daily inventory of materials needed for production scheduling.
• Manages system data entry and reporting.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation skills

Computer skills

Education

Associate's degree from an accredited institution

Job description

D.W. Distribution, an SBP brand is currently hiring for a Production Scheduler in our Door Fabrication facility in Lancaster, TX. The production scheduler oversees all of the daily activities of printing work orders for the door fabrication department. The scheduler works closely with sales order entry and, the production managers making order corrections and moving orders in the schedule to level out the production schedule. Works with system driven reports and queries. The scheduler also enters transfer purchase orders for non-stock items at the fabrication plant.

Production Scheduling

• Monitors relevant data for production scheduling, including orders, machinery, and inventory

• Confirms production order closing

• Conducts daily inventory of materials needed for production scheduling

• Determine utilization of machinery and processes to produce parts and optimizes the use of time and resources

• Track production numbers and anticipate problems that could affect the schedule or delivery of product

• Manages system data entry and reporting, including order entries, delivery data, labeling, purchase order creation, and closing orders

• Creates production orders for the DDF

• Orders various materials when needed, verifies raw material in transit and escalates delivery when necessary

Department Management

• Conducts all recruiting, training, supervising, and evaluating of department staff members.

• Establishes and maintain an organizational structure and staffing to effectively accomplish the department's objectives and to support our financial reporting environment.

• Continuously improves the department’s function, including the development of staff by providing effective coaching and feedback as well as appropriate delegation to staff members; assists with administering annual reviews.

General and Administrative

• Supports the corporate vision, mission and values

• Communicates effectively with management across the organization

• Complies with all OSHA safety requirements, work rules and regulations

• Compiles and maintain all required paperwork, records, documents, etc.

• Follows systems and procedures outlined in company manuals

• Participates as a team player by supporting operations as needed

• All other duties as requested by management

Qualifications

Formal Education and Certification

• Associates degree from an accredited institution (preferred)

Knowledge and Experience

• Minimum of 2-3 years in production scheduling or purchasing experience

• Knowledge of the building supply and millwork industry is highly preferable

• Computer skills and proficiency required

Personal Attributes

• Exceptional organizational and time management skills

• Highly developed interpersonal skills, possessing an ability to work with a diverse population

• Proven skills in negotiation

• Ability to function independently in a multi-task environment, as well as part of a team

• Desire to serve

Specialty Building Products is the leading distributor of specialty building products in North America.SBP operates under the brands U.S. LUMBER, Alexandria Moulding, REEB Millwork, DW Distribution, Millwork Sales and Amerhart. We serve 45 states in the U.S. and 8 provinces in Canada from over 40 locations.Here at SBP we are a people first organization, our team is built upon strong culture and standards for success. We value your perspective and want to learn more about you with a commitment to laying the foundation for you to build a successful career with us. Join us and EVOLVE your future at Specialty Building Products!

Being a part of SBP you will be eligible for many benefits. Full-Time benefits would include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision given on the 1^st of the month following 30 days of employment
• Company-Paid Life Insurance & Disability
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Company-Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays & Floating Holidays
• PLUS, ADDITIONAL PERKS!

Serving our communities:

We are also committed to our core value of “using our influence to have a uniquely positive impact” on the people that we touch. Through our initiatives we encourage and incentivize our employees to aid fellow employees in need and to better serve our communities and the people we directly influence.

We are proud to have the best team in our industry. We have experienced a tremendous amount of growth as a company. This growth has served not only our customer base but has also provided significant opportunities for advancement amongst our employees.

D.W. Distribution/ Specialty Building Products is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy of Specialty Building Products not to discriminate in hiring and employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, military status, genetic information, or other protected class status in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.