Production Scheduler

FXI; Santa Teresa (NM); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

FXI, a leading foam innovator, seeks a Production Scheduler to create and manage the Bun Process schedule in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

You will coordinate with production, procurement, maintenance and quality teams to balance capacity and demand, ensuring on-time execution and continuous improvement across shifts.

Qualifications

• Experience in production scheduling in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with scheduling software and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive production schedule for the Bun Process, considering capacity and demand.
• Coordinate with production managers, supervisors and stakeholders on requirements and constraints.
• Allocate resources by collaborating with procurement to ensure material availability and minimize downtime.
• Communicate schedules to departments such as production, maintenance and quality control.
• Monitor progress, report on performance metrics, and identify deviations for corrective action.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

High school diploma

College education preferred

Tools

Scheduling software

ERP systems

Job description

Company Overview:

FXI is a leading producer of foam innovation in the Bedding, Furniture, Industrial, Home & Office, Healthcare, and Transportation markets. We have made it our mission to provide tailored solutions that delight our customers and consumers. With our corporate headquarters, high-tech research and development facility, and multiple manufacturing locations in North America, FXI has built a culture of innovation and achievement that is recognized by customers, suppliers and peers. Our products include finished goods, sub-assemblies, services, and raw materials for OEMs, fabricators, and retailers. You will find FXI's foam innovations inside, around, and under yourself in countless applications. Everywhere foam goes, FXI's innovations lead the way! Won't you join us?

Responsibilities:

• - Production Scheduling:
• - Develop and maintain a comprehensive production schedule for the Bun Process, taking into account production capacity, resource availability, and customer demand.
• - Collaborate with production managers, supervisors, and other relevant stakeholders to understand production requirements and constraints.
• - Resource Allocation:
• - Coordinate with the procurement team to ensure the availability of raw materials and resources required for the Bun Process.
• - Optimize resource allocation to maximize efficiency and minimize downtime.
• - Communication:
• - Communicate the production schedule to relevant departments, including production, maintenance, and quality control.
• - Act as a liaison between different teams to address any scheduling conflicts or issues that may arise.
• - Monitoring and Reporting:
• - Monitor the progress of the Bun Process against the production schedule and identify any deviations.
• - Generate regular reports on production performance, highlighting key metrics and areas for improvement.
• - Continuous Improvement:
• - Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiency gains within the Bun Process.
• - Work with cross-functional teams to implement changes that enhance overall production performance.
• - Collaboration:
• - Collaborate with the demand planning team to align production schedules with customer demand forecasts.
• - Coordinate with maintenance teams to schedule routine maintenance activities without disrupting production schedules.
• - Adherence to Safety and Quality Standards:
• - Ensure that production schedules adhere to safety and quality standards.
• - Collaborate with the quality control team to implement and maintain quality checks within the production schedule.

Qualifiations:

• - High school diploma required, college education preferred
• - Proven experience in production scheduling, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• - Proficiency in scheduling software and ERP systems.
• - Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities.
• - Knowledge of safety and quality standards in production processes.