Production Scheduler

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Production Scheduler is responsible to manage the production demand through manufacturing from establishing customer commitment date to order fulfillment. The Scheduler will be directly responsible for all Planning and Scheduling activities on a daily basis.

• Perform planning for assigned products to optimize inventory and meet production goals.
• Analyze and review short and long term capacity planning.
• Confer with department supervisors to determine status of assigned projects.
• Expedite operations that delay schedules; alter schedules to meet unforeseen conditions with the approval of the direct supervisor.
• Prepare reports and create work orders.
• Plan sequence of fabrication, assembly, installation, and other manufacturing operations for guidance of production workers.
• Plan, monitor, and facilitate repairs to system problems.

Requirements
Experience:

• At least five (5) years previous production planning and logistics experience.
• Excellent problem solving skills.
• Proficient PC skills, including Windows, Word, and Excel.
• Familiarity with manufacturing software.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and organizational skills.
• Proven ability to work in teams.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Knowledge of automotive and metal industry processes is preferred.
• Knowledge of Shipping and Receiving processes and procedures strongly preferred.

Education and Training:

• Bachelor’s degree with focus or specialization in Supply Chain/Logistics
• ERP/Planning software

Industry:

• Mining & Metals

Employment Type:

• Full-time
• Non-supervisory

About Kaiser Aluminum: Talented people join our team because we are a company passionate about environmental sustainability, employee growth, contributing back to our communities and championing a diverse and inclusive culture. We are strongly committed to expanding inclusion, equity, and diversity – how we hire, develop, and inspire our diverse team members that reflects and relates to the increasingly multicultural community.