Scheduler

•  Analyze production specifications and plant capacity data and perform mathematical calculations to determine manufacturing processes, tools, and human resource requirements.
•  Coordinate and expedite the flow of work and materials within or between departments according to production schedule.
•  Expedite operations that delay schedules and alter schedules to meet unforeseen conditions.
•  Coordinate and implement planning, scheduling and distribution processes to ensure timely delivery according to customer needs
•  Conferring with department supervisors to determine progress of work and completion dates
•  Compile reports on progress of work, inventory levels, costs, and production problems.
•  Coordinate and maintain accurate production schedule for all operations
•  Devise production plans with estimator to ensure jobs are estimated according to optimum methods and processes.
•  Draw up master schedule to establish sequence and lead time of each operation to meet shipping dates according to sales forecasts or customer orders.
•  Review all orders, check for accuracy and completeness
•  Prepare and adjust schedules in response to production problems/needs notifying management and customer services of any changes.
•  Notify shipping area of rush job orders to be shipped to customers
•  Notify Purchasing department of any need of special material/items as required to meet production schedule.
•  Communicate jobs requiring quick turnaround to production areas, ensuring accurate processing and overtime
•  Review and distribute production, work, and shipment schedules