About this role

Develops and manages the production schedule to ensure timely delivery of customer orders.
Acts as the first line of contact for plant production managers for order prioritization and requirements.
Collaborates with factory teams to identify potential issues that may cause production disruptions.
Evaluates resource availability and confirms orders.
Monitors production progress and proactively adjusts schedules to address delays or changing priorities.
Analyzes work center loads and supports capacity planning.
Maintains accurate scheduling data within the ERP system.
Monitors and reports on key scheduling metrics.

Holds a High School diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's Degree preferred.
Has experience in production scheduling or planning in a manufacturing environment required.
Has experience in a make-to-order or engineer-to-order manufacturing environment strongly preferred.
Possesses strong knowledge of ERP systems and production scheduling tools (JDE experience a plus).
Holding a APICS certification (CPIM, CSCP) is a plus.
Is proficient in Microsoft Excel and data analysis; PowerPoint and Word also preferred.
Has strong problem-solving and analytical skills with a proactive mindset.

Production Planner, Scheduler

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