Production Scheduler Job at Aston Carter in Post Falls

Develop and maintain an accurate production schedule that aligns with customer demands and factory capacity.

Coordinate with operations, and supply chain teams to communicate and track daily production schedules.

Manage Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), focusing on Customer On-Time Delivery (OTD), inventory levels, and factory efficiency.

Communicate capacity constraints and material availability to Department Managers to align work orders with operational capabilities.

Implement Lean practices to maximize the value delivered to customers and eliminate waste.

Support Lean and Kaizen initiatives to optimize material flow, factory layout, and production efficiency.

Facilitate monthly Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP) meetings with cross-functional teams.

Lead process improvement initiatives for demand planning, inventory optimization, scheduling accuracy, and forecasting accuracy.

Oversee the timely issuance and management of Work Orders (WOs).

Provide clear communication of operational plans, capacity, and performance metrics to all relevant stakeholders.

Build long-term production plans using data analytics to ensure material flow and production optimization.

Responsibilities and Requirements

• Solid understanding of how production planning affects factory operations and supply chain dynamics.
• Familiarity with Push and Pull supply chain models, manufacturing principles, and their impact on scheduling and operations.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining focus on deadlines and goals.
• Experience implementing Lean principles to improve efficiency and eliminate waste in production processes.
• Ensuring production schedules meet customer delivery expectations, contributing to high customer satisfaction.
• A mindset for continuous improvement to identify and execute scheduling, inventory, and workflow enhancements.

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Post Falls, ID.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.