Production Scheduler

Work setting

• Manufacture

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Monitor movement of supplies and materials between departments
• Perform routine clerical duties
• Read blueprints, written specifications and production drawings
• Co-ordinate activities with warehouse and production units
• Consult with production supervisor to schedule production runs in a cost and time-efficient manner
• Create, investigate, track and complete work orders
• Estimate materials and labour required for production
• Monitor production progress
• Prepare and maintain progress and other reports
• Project management
• Prepare and submit reports
• Maintain work records and logs
• Establish work schedules and procedures
• Ensure accuracy of completed time sheets, payroll and other summaries
• Dispatch personnel according to schedules and work orders
• Co-ordinate activities with other work units or departments
• Schedule assignments and co-ordinate activities of vehicle operators, crews and equipment
• Follow-up on issues with work orders
• Co-ordinate, assign and review work
• Organize and maintain inventory

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Enterprise resource planning (ERP) software
• Lean Manufacturing
• MS Excel
• MS Word
• SAP (FI/CO / HR / MM / OT SD)
• Adobe Acrobat Reader
• Spreadsheet
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Windows
• Internet
• MS Office

Area of specialization

• Production

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Tight deadlines
• Work under pressure

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Analytical
• Proactive

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer