Production Scheduling Specialist

Day & Zimmermann Company; Texarkana (TX); On-site; USD 68,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid maternity/parenteral leave

Flexible spending accounts

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Day & Zimmermann Company in Texarkana, TX, is seeking a Production Scheduler to enter, update and maintain production schedules, track status, and coordinate with Operations, Procurement, and Program Management.

The role requires attention to detail, proficiency in Excel and scheduling systems (SAP or MS Project), and at least 3 years of relevant experience; supports reporting and helps resolve scheduling constraints.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Three years of experience in production scheduling, production control, or related support role preferred.
• Associate degree preferred in Business, Accounting, Supply Chain, Logistics, Production Planning, or related field.
• Experience with SAP or MS Project is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Enter, update, and maintain production schedules and schedule-related reports.
• Track production status, material availability, delivery dates, and other schedule inputs; communicate discrepancies to stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate scheduling records, reports, and documentation to support production planning and customer delivery requirements.
• Coordinate routine scheduling information with Operations, Procurement, Program Management, and other functions.
• Support preparation of direct labor estimate inputs, historical data, or standard reports as requested.
• Escalate capacity, staffing, material, equipment, or delivery constraints to management for review and prioritization.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Time management

Scheduling processes

Verbal and written communication

Documenting and record-keeping

ERP / Scheduling systems knowledge

Microsoft Excel

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in Business, Accounting, Supply Chain, Logistics, Production Planning, or related field

AS9001/ISO 9001 preferred

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Project

Job description

Supports production scheduling activities by entering and maintaining production schedules, updating reports, tracking production status and related data, and coordinating routine information with Operations, Procurement, Program Management, and other internal stakeholders. Performs work in accordance with established procedures and escalates schedule, material, staffing, equipment, capacity, or delivery constraints to management for review and decision-making.

Responsibilities:

• Enter, update, and maintain production schedules and schedule-related reports in accordance with established procedures.
• Track production status, material availability, delivery dates, and other schedule inputs; communicate discrepancies or missing information to appropriate stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate scheduling records, reports, and documentation to support production planning and customer delivery requirements.
• Coordinate routine scheduling information with Operations, Procurement, Program Management, and other functions.
• Support preparation or compilation of direct labor estimate inputs, historical data, or standard reports as requested.
• Escalate capacity, staffing, material, equipment, explosive-limit, and delivery constraints to management for review, prioritization, and approval. Additional duties assigned as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong attention to detail, organization, prioritization, and time-management skills.
• Ability to follow established scheduling processes, procedures, and instructions.
• Ability to maintain accurate records, update reports, and track production status information
• Working knowledge of production scheduling, production control, manufacturing support, or inventory/material tracking
• Effective verbal and written communication skills for coordinating routine information and escalating issues
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and production/ERP or scheduling systems, such as SAP or Microsoft Project, as applicable
• 3 years of experience in production scheduling, production control, manufacturing administration, inventory/material tracking, or related support role preferred.
• Defense manufacturing, munitions, metal fabrication, or radiography experience preferred, if applicable to the assigned work area.
• High school diploma or equivalent required. Equivalent relevant experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Associate degree in Business, Accounting, Supply Chain, Logistics, Production Planning, or related field preferred.
• AS9001/ISO 9001 Preferred

Essential Funtions:

• Visual acuity (e.g., needed to prepare and analyze data, to transcribe documents, to view a computer, to read, to inspect objects, to operate machinery
• Balancing (e.g., maintaining equilibrium when walking, climbing, crouching etc.)
• Manual Dexterity (e.g., picking, pinching, typing, or other working that uses the fingers)
• Walking
• Hearing
• Repetitive Motions of any part of the body
• Talking
• Capacity to express thoughts orally (e.g., accurately, quick and loudly convey spoken instructions to workers)
• Capacity to reason and make sound decisions
• Ability to regularly perform all job functions at Company's office or work site
• Capacity to think, concentrate and focus over long periods of time
• Ability to write complex documents in the [English] language
• Ability to read complex documents in [English] language

Compensation and Benefits

In compliance with this state's pay transparency laws, the wage range for this role is $68,480 - $102,720. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. (The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements).

We care about our employees and it shows. Our staff receive a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical/Rx, dental and vision coverage; life, AD&D and disability insurance; flexible spending accounts; 100% paid maternity leave for up to 12 weeks, parental leave, family leave, other paid time off; voluntary benefits and discount programs to meet our employees' individual needs including pet insurance for our furry family members!

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