The Planet Group
Overview
The Production Scheduler is responsible for developing and maintaining short-term production schedules. This schedule aligns with the available resources including production lines, materials, and labor. The role requires strategic collaboration with production teams, factory leaders, and cross-functional partners to support cost reduction and optimal inventory levels. The Production Scheduler should have excellent communication skills, the ability to collaborate cross-functionally, and knowledge of SAP to complete necessary production orders. Base pay
Base pay range: $80,000.00/yr - $90,000.00/yr. Starting Salary: $80,000 - 90,000 depending on experience. On-Site Position. Note:
The range is provided by The Planet Group and your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience talk with your recruiter to learn more. Key qualifications
Minimum 2+ years Production Scheduling in fast-paced high-volume plant manufacturing environment Strong proficiency in SAP Responsibilities
Act as the first line of contact for plant production managers to provide insight on order prioritization and requirements Create a production plan within the detailed scheduling period by shift, considering capacity, labor, and materials while optimizing factory costs Collaborate with factory teams to identify potential issues that may cause production disruptions and communicate potential issues to leaders, providing recommended solutions Utilize SAP during production scheduling and capacity planning to determine the optimal schedule for cost and service Complete the detailed schedule for next weeks production to ensure that assets are optimized (minimal changeover time) and orders across make and pack assets are linked together Update necessary production orders in SAP to reflect any changes required Update production order completion dates daily to account for deviations in actual vs. planned production; communicate to factory any in-week adjustments requested by Supply Planning Verify that all components are available both in network as well as in the factory or in transit from another site in order to execute the weekly published production schedule Coordinate consolidation of attainment and adherence comments to ensure they are complete and at the correct level of detail (appropriate root cause analysis) Inform Supply Planning of deviations in production schedule due to unforeseen circumstances (asset breakdown, labor constraints, material shortages, etc.) and manage potential impacts to the schedule Engage in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance costs and efficiencies throughout manufacturing and planning processes Schedule new product trials and understand results of trials for future production requirements Skills & experience
High attention to detail Strong organizational and time management abilities Proficient at completing technical filings Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities Strong communication and collaboration skills and the ability to interact with all levels within the factory Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite SAP experience preferred Education & background
High School diploma or GED Minimum 2-3 years experience in a manufacturing environment Experience working in production scheduling, material handling, and/or supply chain management Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement principles and processes Years experience requirement Employment specifics
Seniority level: Associate Employment type: Full-time Job function: Production Industries: Food and Beverage Manufacturing Get notified about new Production Scheduler jobs in
Chicago, IL . #J-18808-Ljbffr
The Production Scheduler is responsible for developing and maintaining short-term production schedules. This schedule aligns with the available resources including production lines, materials, and labor. The role requires strategic collaboration with production teams, factory leaders, and cross-functional partners to support cost reduction and optimal inventory levels. The Production Scheduler should have excellent communication skills, the ability to collaborate cross-functionally, and knowledge of SAP to complete necessary production orders. Base pay
Base pay range: $80,000.00/yr - $90,000.00/yr. Starting Salary: $80,000 - 90,000 depending on experience. On-Site Position. Note:
The range is provided by The Planet Group and your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience talk with your recruiter to learn more. Key qualifications
Minimum 2+ years Production Scheduling in fast-paced high-volume plant manufacturing environment Strong proficiency in SAP Responsibilities
Act as the first line of contact for plant production managers to provide insight on order prioritization and requirements Create a production plan within the detailed scheduling period by shift, considering capacity, labor, and materials while optimizing factory costs Collaborate with factory teams to identify potential issues that may cause production disruptions and communicate potential issues to leaders, providing recommended solutions Utilize SAP during production scheduling and capacity planning to determine the optimal schedule for cost and service Complete the detailed schedule for next weeks production to ensure that assets are optimized (minimal changeover time) and orders across make and pack assets are linked together Update necessary production orders in SAP to reflect any changes required Update production order completion dates daily to account for deviations in actual vs. planned production; communicate to factory any in-week adjustments requested by Supply Planning Verify that all components are available both in network as well as in the factory or in transit from another site in order to execute the weekly published production schedule Coordinate consolidation of attainment and adherence comments to ensure they are complete and at the correct level of detail (appropriate root cause analysis) Inform Supply Planning of deviations in production schedule due to unforeseen circumstances (asset breakdown, labor constraints, material shortages, etc.) and manage potential impacts to the schedule Engage in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance costs and efficiencies throughout manufacturing and planning processes Schedule new product trials and understand results of trials for future production requirements Skills & experience
High attention to detail Strong organizational and time management abilities Proficient at completing technical filings Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities Strong communication and collaboration skills and the ability to interact with all levels within the factory Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite SAP experience preferred Education & background
High School diploma or GED Minimum 2-3 years experience in a manufacturing environment Experience working in production scheduling, material handling, and/or supply chain management Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement principles and processes Years experience requirement Employment specifics
Seniority level: Associate Employment type: Full-time Job function: Production Industries: Food and Beverage Manufacturing Get notified about new Production Scheduler jobs in
Chicago, IL . #J-18808-Ljbffr