Production Scheduler (Finance)

The Scheduler will coordinate production planning, schedul ing and inventories to ensure efficient and effective operat ion of assigned Leer Facility .

R esponsibilities :

• Serves as a primary point of contact for and liaison with Scheduling Manager , Materials, Purchasing, Accounting, S ales, Transportation , and M anufacturing departments.

• Responsible for all aspects of production planning and scheduling. This includes production site requirements, setting durations, work order generation / maintenance, RMA sequencing, supporting SIOP, and shipping / receiving transaction processing. Work with LEER internal (on and off site) clients and external vendors. Interface on a regular basis with Scheduling Manager , Plant Manager, Materials Manager, Buyers, Customer Service Manager and Transportation Manager.

• Coordinate and expedite the flow of work and materials within the plant according to production schedule. Duties include reviewing, communicating, and distributing work orders and completion schedules; coordinating with Plant Leadership Team to determine progress of work and expected completion dates; and compiling reports on progress of work, inventory levels, costs, and production constraints.

• Analyze Supply and Demand on a timely and efficient manner of both produced goods and raw material utilizing the company ERP system as well as any query and other data mining techniques.

• Processes Work Orders based on supply and demand analysis and review of capacity and constraints.

• Ensure inventory accuracy is maximized by completing all system transactions accurately and timely . Identify opportunities to improve inventory accuracy by recommending process changes to drive to 100% accuracy.

• Drive successful completion of assigned activities to obtain plant KPIs of on safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives .

• Support Continuous Improvement by recommending and developing systems and processes to achieve job functions, KPI's and other goals as defined by management .

Characteristics and skills :

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Thorough understanding of the business and supply chain.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Extremely proficient with production planning systems, such as MRP II.

• Boots on the ground (very hands-on) accustomed to wearing many hats in an entrepreneurial "fast-paced" environment .

• Dynamic, polished, high energy, focused, and driven. Very sharp, innovative, and accustomed to "figuring it out " .

• Ability to motivate teams to produce in tight timeframes while managing several projects simultaneously .

• Ability to effectively communicate and facilitate through encouragement, motivation, and i nspiration at all levels of the organization .

Educational and other requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent (Required). - Bachelor's degree in a business or science discipline (preferred).

• Recent manufacturing planning experience of 3-7 years.

• Strong manufacturing aptitude.

• Excellent verbal communication skills.

• Proven ability to execute on prioritizations.

• Aptitude to engage and provide guidance to multiple personnel with minimal supervision.

• High level of initiative , personal ownership, and flexibility in adapting to changing needs of a dynamic work environment.

• Ability to communicate with all level of personnel in organization (Leadership to front line)

Required Education: Associate Degree

Travel Percentage: 15.0

Travel Required: Yes

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