Production Scheduler - Amico Corporation

Richmond Hill, ON

Production Scheduler
JOB SUMMARY:

Accountable for the delivery of an executable Production Scheduling Plan that meets business objectives while maximizing production efficiency.
Provide direction to the Planning and Project Management Teams. This includes but is not exclusive to:
- Distribution of workload between Work Centers
- Providing business direction on conflicting priorities.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Main Focus:
- On-time release and issuance of production documents – work orders, BOM, Labels.
- Preparation of Reports for Schedule Loads: weekly and monthly loads.
- Continues improvements of processes.
- Other duties as assigned.
Liaise regularly as Key Supply Contact with the following Teams: Material Planning, Project Management, Purchasing and Production Teams.
Ensure a smooth workflow of orders from the release of production documents to shipping - paying particular attention to production load, capacity, plant efficiencies, and customer service.
Ensure that the applicable master data is accurate and perform audits of master data as appropriate.
Monitor actual output versus the Master Production Plan. Identify gaps and drive solutions, including a metric on production performance to the requested production schedule.
Review sales forecast with management team on a monthly basis, and suggest modifications consistent with knowledge of current or historical demand.
Participate in project milestone meetings.
Continuous Improvement

EXPECTATIONS:

Understand the production schedule and coordinate with internal customers to attain the production goals.
Maintain the accuracy of SAP Data by regularly auditing the Routing Standards of each Product Line.
Handle and resolve the issues related to the production schedule.
Ownership in sustaining and improving current processes and systems in accordance with long-term objectives.

MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING REPORTS:

MEASURE OF SUCCESS:

Projects are scheduled based on Production Lead-time Standards. Rush/Short Cycled Projects are highlighted and addressed to achieve the best possible outcome.
The MHrs is computed correctly and the load is properly distributed to each Resource/Work Center.
Weekly and Monthly Reports are prepared on time.
The changes in the schedule and issues that affected the schedule to the Team are properly communicated, thereby setting a clear direction and plan of action and avoiding confusion.

Education:

Degree in business, logistics, inventory management, or a related field is preferred, but not required.

Experience:

Experiences Working with SAP is Preferred
2+ years of experience in material planning, inventory management, production scheduling, or a related position.

Skills: