Strategic Production Scheduler for On-Time Delivery

Axis Communications; Pineville (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Axis Communications seeks a Production Scheduler to develop and maintain a one-week production schedule that aligns with customer demand and operational readiness at the Pineville, NC Plant. You will optimize machine utilization and ensure on-time delivery by collaborating with logistics, customer service, sales, and manufacturing teams.

Responsibilities include maintaining progress, updating schedules, and using MES data for real-time adjustments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's-level degree or equivalent in a related field.
• Experience in manufacturing or production environments.
• Familiarity with product lines, including part numbers and descriptions.
• Understanding of cost accounting, bills of material, and routing concepts.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Working knowledge of other Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Generate a master schedule defining what to make, how many, and expected completion date.
• Maintain knowledge of in-progress jobs to respond to inquiries and prevent delivery issues.
• Update daily and weekly production schedules to reflect current activities.
• Serve as liaison between logistics, customer service, sales, and plant operations.
• Initiate stock transfers to support the production schedule and reduce transport costs.
• Coordinate weekly/monthly/annual inventory counts for raw materials and WIP.
• Maintain inventory levels aligned with logistics targets, budgets, and sales trends.
• Analyze demand forecasts to support production planning and inventory control.
• Assess plant capacity and resource requirements and propose solutions for short- and long-term needs.
• Utilize MRP/CRP to balance service levels, capacity, and inventory goals.
• Track inventory and production levels to aid decision-making.
• Foster cross-department communication to resolve scheduling conflicts.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

BSc Degree in a related field

Tools

Excel

MRP/CRP

Job description

Axis Communications seeks a Production Scheduler to develop and maintain a one-week production schedule that aligns with customer demand and operational readiness at the Pineville, NC Plant. You will optimize machine utilization and ensure on-time delivery by collaborating with logistics, customer service, sales, and manufacturing teams.

Responsibilities include maintaining progress, updating schedules, and using MES data for real-time adjustments.