Production Scheduler I

Apogee Architectural Metals

Position Summary

The Production Scheduler I will provide/conduct daily production scheduling activities that supports sales and operations planning while maximizing labor usage and ensuring a high level of customer service. Work with manufacturing leaders to ensure optimal schedule levels in accordance with plant capacity and key performance indicators. This position serves as a key cross-functional link between multiple Operations Campuses, ensuring seamless coordination and execution of production activities

Key Responsibilities

Production Planning & Scheduling

• Sequence production orders for production floor onto daily schedule
• Ensure materials are available for planned schedule, and plan shipping requirements to meet scheduled ship dates
• Review upcoming schedules and determine action to fill and/or balance jobs to fall within production capacity.
• Monitor the current day’s schedule for updates and evaluate changes needed for priorities of work
• Batch orders into production jobs to initial start dates for production lines
• Released batched jobs to production schedules
• Review various planning reports to understand and calculate future demand and actions to be taken to accommodate to meet customer needs
• Move jobs on schedule when necessary, watching ship dates
• Process production order changes
• Scheduling of DMR (Damaged Material Report) notifications from operations for replacement of damaged material.

Communication & Coordination

• Collaborate closely, in person or via email, with on-site Managers and Supervisors, production floor and Client Services to ensure timely schedule requirement.
• Process Optimization
  • Maintain a working knowledge of the full production lifecycle, from order entry through shipping.
  • Implement proactive improvement of processes and procedures to maximize capacity to improve results of key metrics and customer satisfaction.

Experience & Skills

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent
• Experience: Experience in a manufacturing office environment preferred.
• Skills:
  • Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with ERP systems (Strong knowledge of Epicor preferred). Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and Outlook
  • Communication: Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to negotiate priorities across departments.
  • Supply Chain Knowledge: Understanding of lean manufacturing principles, inventory management, logistics (material flow), and demand forecasting.
     

Work Environment/Travel Requirements

Mostly an office environment with occasional visits to the manufacturing floor (proper PPE must be worn on manufacturing floor).  No travel required; this is full-time on-site position. 

This job description outlines the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Our Benefits

Apogee and our brands are an Equal Opportunity Employer.