Production Scheduler

Kaiser Aluminum; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Aluminum is seeking a Production Scheduler to manage production demand and create schedules across multiple lines. You will improve material flow and ensure on-time delivery to internal and external customers, while coordinating with supervisors and teams to resolve scheduling issues.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Supply Chain/Logistics and at least five years in production planning with ERP/Planning software experience. Automotive and metal industry knowledge is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain/Logistics or related field.
• Proficiency with ERP/Planning software.
• Familiarity with manufacturing software.
• Five years of production planning and logistics experience preferred.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to multi-task.
• Experience in automotive or metal industries is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage production demand and create production schedules.
• Optimize material flow and ensure on-time delivery to customers.
• Plan sequence of fabrication and manufacturing operations.
• Advise on capacity planning and status of projects.
• Prepare reports and work orders.
• Coordinate with supervisors to resolve schedule issues.

Skills

Production planning

Logistics

Problem solving

Excel

Windows

Communication

Teamwork

multitask management

Education

Bachelor’s in Supply Chain/Logistics

ERP/Planning software

Mining & Metals

Tools

Manufacturing software

Job description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Production Scheduler is responsible to manage the production demand through manufacturing from establishing customer commitment date to order fulfillment. The 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.

The Production Scheduler essential functions include:

• 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.

Requirements

Requirements
Experience:

• At least five (5) years previous production planning and logistics experience.
• 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.

Education and Training:

• Bachelor’s degree with focus or specialization in Supply Chain/Logistics
• ERP/Planning software
• Mining & Metals

Employment Type:

• Full-time

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 a diverse and inclusive culture. We are strongly committed to expanding inclusion, equity, and diversity – how we hire, develop, and inspire our diverse team members that reflects and relates to the increasingly multicultural community.