Production Scheduler Expeditor

• Actively monitor jobs and corresponding physical work center locations in real time.
• Maximize efficiency by staging fibers and raw materials in each process and expediting as needed.
• Assist in scheduling shifts according to production needs and predict how long projects will take to complete.
• Ensure jobs are correctly completed through every step of the process on time and within budget; take action to resolve discrepancies.
• Address and escalate scheduling issues when they arise, aiming for minimum disruption, and assist in meeting shipping goals as defined by the Production Manager.
• Organize project and customer order paperwork, including travelers and purchase requisitions, maintain records, and ensure complete and accurate information is entered into the system promptly.
• Maintain work order conformance on a day-to-day basis and assist in assigning daily tasks to the production department.
• Provide accurate daily reporting of production status, schedules, updates, and corrective actions taken to resolve issues.
• Physically track jobs and/or parts throughout the manufacturing facility for status updates.
• Assist in determining manpower and identifying appropriate equipment and raw materials needed to meet or exceed production demand.
• Ensure production supply inventories are maintained and notify the appropriate purchasing associates when items need to be restocked.
• Participate directly in continuous improvement planning and execution.
• Occasionally conduct teleconference calls with department leadership to review schedules and provide status updates.
• Support 5-S and adhere to company Health, Safety, and Environmental guidelines.
• Perform cross-functional operations.

• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills related to managing a production schedule.
• Advanced communication skills using email, enterprise resource software, and teleconference equipment.
• At least 2 years of manufacturing production control experience within a job-shop environment.
• Ability to prioritize and react to project changes.
• Excellent PC skills, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and MS Project.
• Ability to learn cross-functional operations.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States.
• Ability to pass pre-employment examinations, including background check and drug test.
• Ability to stand for long periods and perform repetitive movements, including bending and stretching.
• Ability to operate a forklift.
• Ability to move and/or lift at least 60 pounds as required.

• Weekly pay via direct deposit
• Medical plan enrollment options
• Accrued PTO available
• Employee referral program
• Supportive and responsive staffing team
• Access to multiple opportunities across the area
• Fast and simple application process

This is a non-management position
This is a temp-to-hire position