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Manufacturing Production Scheduler

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Hourly
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $31.50 - $40.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
Day Shifts
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Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Mental Health Resources
Physical health resources
Financial health resources
Tuition Reimbursement

Job Description

Novolex is a leading manufacturer specializing in food, beverage, and specialty packaging solutions that serve a diverse range of industries including foodservice, restaurant delivery and carryout, food processing, grocery and retail, and industrial sectors. With a deep expertise in manufacturing and sourcing, Novolex works with a broad spectrum of substrates such as resin, paper, molded fiber, aluminum, and more. The company offers extensive stock and customized packaging solutions, boasting an impressive product catalog of 120 product categories across 250 brands with over 39,000 SKUs. As a company committed to sustainability, Novolex embraces a sustainable vision focused on three core pillars:... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.), preferably in a business, technical or behavioral science discipline or a combination of education and 5-10 years of work-related experience equivalent to a four-year college degree
  • Knowledge of arithmetic, structured problem-solving tools, and their applications, using these abilities to analyze and create proactive solutions to reduce or eliminate problems in production and enhancing our ability to service customers both internal and external
  • Ability to identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions involving as many resources as necessary to bring the issue to quick and accurate resolution involving department and plant management on an as needed basis
  • Ability to work independently with minimum supervision to complete job tasks
  • Team player with ability to build lasting productive business relationships with suppliers, customers, management, and peers
  • Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods
  • Microsoft Office knowledge with an emphasis in Excel, working with and creating Pivot Tables
  • Previous experience in ERP systems including PRMS or SAP
  • Strong knowledge of forecasting and demand planning
  • Strong communications skills as you will interface with the Factory Manager, Plant Supervisors and Operators, Corporate Procurement, Distribution, and Customer Service

Job Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.), preferably in a business, technical or behavioral science discipline or a combination of education and 5-10 years of work-related experience equivalent to a four-year college degree
  • Knowledge of arithmetic, structured problem-solving tools, and their applications using these abilities to analyze and create proactive solutions to reduce or eliminate problems in production and enhancing our ability to service customers both internal and external
  • Ability to identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions involving as many resources as necessary to bring the issue to quick and accurate resolution involving department and plant management on an as needed basis
  • Ability to work independently with minimum supervision to complete job tasks
  • Team player with ability to build lasting productive business relationships with suppliers, customers, management, and peers
  • Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods
  • Microsoft Office knowledge with an emphasis in Excel, working with and creating Pivot Tables
  • Previous experience in ERP systems including PRMS or SAP
  • Strong knowledge of forecasting and demand planning
  • Strong communications skills as you will interface with the Factory Manager, Plant Supervisors and Operators, Corporate Procurement, Distribution, and Customer Service

Job Duties

  • Calculate figures such as required amounts of labor, materials, and manufacturing costs using production schedules, MRP/MPS system and reports, calculators, or computers
  • Compile information such as production rates and progress, materials inventories, materials used, and customer information so that status reports can be completed
  • Confer with Plant Supervisors, Operators, Procurement, Distribution and Customer Service to coordinate production and shipping activities and to resolve complaints or eliminate delays
  • Examine documents, materials, and products while monitoring work processes in order to assess completeness, accuracy, and conformance to standards and specifications
  • Maintain accurate production schedule, providing data to Procurement in order to ensure that inventories of materials and supplies are available to facilitate efficiencies and meet production demands
  • Review documents such as production schedules, work orders, and staffing tables to determine personnel, material requirements, and material priorities
  • Revise production schedules when required due to design changes, labor or material shortages, backlogs, or other interruptions, collaborating with Management, Customer Service, and Production
  • Confer with department supervisors and other personnel to assess progress and discuss needed changes
  • Distribute production schedules and work orders to departments
  • Work with New Product Setup to establish Bills of Material (BOM), routings, and information on required equipment, numbers of workers needed, and cost projections
  • Plan production commitments and timetables for business units, specific programs, and/or jobs, using sales forecasts
  • Provide documentation and information to account for delays, difficulties, and changes to cost estimates
  • Monitor production data including volume produced, consumption of raw materials, and quality control measures using this information for Continuous Improvement activities such as maintenance of routings and BOMs, increasing accuracy of production schedule and efficiency reporting
  • Lead Small Group meetings involving Safety Committee objectives, SQF requirements and documentation
  • Hold weekly Toolbox meetings with production personnel to help translate Company objectives so everyone is working toward the same goals
  • Print, reconcile, and maintain records for cycle counts
  • Utilize ERP and other online tools for Inventory management
  • Confirm/create purchases and maintain open POs

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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