Production Scheduler

Wilson Connectivity; Saint George (UT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Laboratory/Production environment

Job summary

Wilson Connectivity in Utah is seeking a Production Scheduler to plan and prepare schedules for the manufacture of all products, coordinating with Supply Planning, Production and Engineering to meet shipping dates.

You will analyze capacity, material availability, and customer orders, lead planning meetings, and communicate schedule changes to purchasing and production, while following SOPs and interfacing with Shipping.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma.
• Preferred Associates Degree with focus in Business or Supply Chain.
• Highly desired 4-year degree in Technical, Operations or Supply Chain Management.
• Strong computer skills with Windows-based tools (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Familiar with MAS, CRM, and ERP systems.
• 2-5 years' experience in a manufacturing environment, materials role.

Responsibilities

• Creates and maintains production schedules for all products.
• Analyzes production specifications and plant capacity data to determine processes and staffing needs.
• Plans sequence of filling, assembly, and other operations for production guidance.
• Expedites operations that delay schedules and adjusts plans to meet changes.
• Prepares production reports and communicates with purchasing and production.
• Leads production planning meetings and acts as liaison for order ship dates.
• Interfaces with Shipping/Receiving regarding incoming shipments daily.

Skills

Production planning

Strong computer skills

Analytical thinking

Education

High School Diploma

Associates Degree in Business or Supply Chain

4-year degree in Technical/Operations or Supply Chain

Tools

MAS

CRM

ERP

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

About Wilson Connectivity:

Join the team at Wilson Connectivity and be a part of our mission to connect everyone, everywhere! As the industry leader in wireless connectivity solutions, we're bringing 5G connectivity to businesses and consumers in their homes, workplaces, and beyond.

But we're not just committed to developing innovative products - we're dedicated to developing great people. That's why we've been recognized as a \"Best Companies to Work For\" six times by Utah Business. Our strong work culture drives high employee satisfaction, and we're looking for individuals who are passionate about making a positive impact.

The Production Scheduler plans and prepares production schedules for the manufacture of all demand. May coordinate with Supply Planning, Production, and Engineering. Draws up master schedule to establish sequence and lead time of each operation to meet shipping dates according to sales forecasts or customer orders. The production schedule is based on customer requirements, safety stocks, material availability and production capacity. This position works closely with Customer Service, Supply Chain, Production and the Sales team on a daily basis. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required.

A day on the job may include:

• Creates and maintains production schedules for all products. Analyzes production specifications and plant capacity data and performs mathematical calculations to determine manufacturing processes, tools, and Human Resource requirements.
• Plans sequence of filling, assembly, and other manufacturing operations for guidance of production team members
• Confers with department Leads and Senior Lead to determine status of assigned workload or constraints
• Expedites operations that delay schedules and alters schedules to meet unforeseen conditions
• Prepares production reports
• Works with buyer/planner(s) to expedite material shortages
• Leads production planning meetings and completes assigned tasks from the meetings, acting as liaison for customer order ship dates
• Communicates shortages and resolutions to purchasing and production
• Facilitates the flow of materials to and from various work areas (sequencing)
• Provides sales with order ship dates and communicates schedule date changes
• Able to follow departmental SOP's
• Interfaces with Shipping/Receiving regarding incoming shipments on a daily basis

This job may be for you if can:

• Capable of sitting for up to 8 hrs. a day
• Capable of lifting up to 20 lbs.

This job may be for you if you have:

• Minimum High School Diploma
• Preferred Associates Degree with focus in Business or Supply Chain disciplines
• Highly desired 4-year degree in Technical, Operations or Supply Chain Management
• Strong computer skills are required including familiarity with Windows-based programs such as Microsoft productivity tools (e.g., Excel, Word, and Outlook)
• Familiar with MAS
• Familiar with CRM
• 2-5 years' experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in a materials role

Extra Awesome:

• 5 + years' experience in a Planning position
• Above average knowledge of manufacturing capabilities and processes
• Strong background in ERP
• An understanding of master scheduling in a build to order and make to stock processes
• Highly organized-demonstrates strong organizational and planning skills