SAMCO Technologies is hiring: Production Scheduler and Expeditor (Buffalo) in Bu

Position Summary:

In support of the Companys primary and single most important objective which is TO GET AND KEEP PROFITABLE CUSTOMERS , this individual is responsible for coordinating and scheduling production activities across all manufacturing jobs, both onsite and offsite. This role ensures timely arrival of materials and equipment, monitors job progress, provides updates to leadership through reports, images, and visual timelines, and identifies upcoming production steps to maintain workflow efficiency. Successes of the position are measured via the following key indicators:

• Working safely and meeting all environmental standards of customer, OSHA, and employer
• Accuracy of production schedules and progress tracking
• Timely reporting of project status, completion percentages, and resource requirements
• Effective communication and coordination between departments to resolve scheduling conflicts

Position Responsibilities:

• Maintain detailed production schedules for all jobs, ensuring alignment with operational priorities
• Track progress of all jobs, including percentage completion, milestones, and expected timelines for completion
• Maintain databases of equipment and material arrivals, production resources, and job-specific details
• Prepare visual reports, dashboards, and graphics that summarize job status, upcoming steps, and potential bottlenecks
• Coordinate with project managers, engineering, and shop floor teams to optimize scheduling and resource allocation
• Communicate job progress and updates regularly to the VP of Operations
• Identify potential delays or issues and proactively recommend solutions to maintain production timelines
• Support demand forecasting and resource planning activities
• Coordination with procurement and inventory management to ensure performance to timelines
• Focus on cost efficiency and continuous improvement
• Drive production momentum by proactively expediting workflows, resolving bottlenecks, and ensuring teams meet critical deadlines to keep operations on track and ahead of schedule

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to spend extended periods at a computer for scheduling and reporting
• Occasional walking through the production floor to assess job progress
• Ability to lift and move up to 25 lbs occasionally when handling job-related materials or reports

Working Conditions:

• Standard office environment
• Standard manufacturing environment
• Various noise levels from operating machinery and equipment
• Moving equipment, machine parts and vehicles
• Fumes, dust, and mist
• Exposure to chemicals, oils, inks, paints, and fluids

Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Supply Chain, or related field preferred
• 3+ years of experience in production scheduling, planning, or manufacturing operations minimum
• Strong knowledge of production scheduling systems and project management tools
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, databases, and reporting/dashboard tools
• Experience with ERP tools
• Experience with reporting tools, i.e. Power BI
• Experience with project planning tools, i.e. Microsoft Project
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines
• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on accuracy and efficiency
• Proven ability to expedite production processes by identifying delays, coordinating cross-functional teams, and driving timely execution to meet critical deadlines