Production Scheduler

Planner / Scheduler – Industrial This position offers full benefits, job stability, a good work/life balance, and a strong base salary. It is with a global leader in engineered equipment solutions for material processing, the company has a rich history spanning multiple decades and is known for its innovative and high-performing solutions for industries requiring efficient material handling, preparation, and processing. INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO APPLY ARE LISTED BELOW THE JOB DESCRIPTION. Responsibilities Build and maintain production schedules that meet customer demand while making the best use of plant capacity and material availability Project raw material needs by reviewing production plans, on-hand inventory, past usage, and expected shifts in demand Work with Engineering, Purchasing, Operations, and other departments to make sure materials and resources are in place to support the schedule Verify warehouse-to-warehouse transfers in SAP to keep inventory accurate and materials available on time Review plant schedules and SAP MRP data to determine raw material requirements Run daily SAP reviews and track key metrics to spot current or upcoming material shortages, follow order status, and resolve rejected material, scrap, and rework Make sure the shop floor has the raw materials and components needed to hit production targets and customer ship dates Create and manage production work orders through the Sales & Operations Planning process as needed Confirm die cards and other production paperwork are complete and correct before manufacturing begins Oversee production backlogs across several manufacturing sites, keeping production dates current and communicating schedule changes to stakeholders Track production priorities and adjust schedules when customer demand, material supply, or plant constraints change Contribute to continuous improvement by finding ways to make scheduling, inventory control, and production planning more efficient Keep planning data in SAP accurate and clean to support sound production and inventory decisions Other duties as assigned Qualifications Hands-on experience with ERP/MRP systems required (SAP is a plus, but any other ERP / MRP systems will work too) Working understanding of how MRP (Material Requirements Planning) and ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems are structured and function Experience working with suppliers, freight and rail carriers, and purchasing teams, plus a solid grasp of purchasing principles and company-driven objectives Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or Supply Chain, OR equivalent experience with a demonstrated track record of strong performance IMPORTANT - IF INTERESTED AND QUALIFIED PLEASE ANSWER THE BELOW QUESTIONS AND SEND ME YOUR RESUME 1. Why are you looking for a new position? 2. What are your salary requirements in order to make a move? A ballpark range is fine. 3. Do you have experience using MRP systems? 4. Are you able to commute to the Kirkland / Harlan area? Please send your resume & answers to the above questions to: sharper@hire-source.com sharper(at)hire-source(dot)com Your resume will be held with strict confidence and will NEVER be forwarded to any of our clients without your permission. If you are NOT interested or unqualified, please send us a referral. This is an immediate and urgent need for our valued client and therefore, we are offering a $1000.00 refer-a-friend fee to anyone who leads us to a candidate who is hired for this position. MORE JOBS?? www.hire-source.com/listings.html

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