Our client, a nationwide manufacturer of quality food ingredients and products, has an immediate need for an experienced Production Scheduler, to join their winning team in Jacksonville.

KEY RESPONSIBILTIES:

• Prepares production schedules for business unit or organization.
• Draws up master schedule to establish sequence and lead time of each operation to meet completion dates according to sales forecasts or customer orders.
• Arranges orders into a sequential work schedule.
• Examines production specifications and capacity data, and performs mathematical calculations to determine production processes, tools, and human resource requirements.
• Translates orders into a sequential work schedule. Analyzes production specifications and capacity data, and performs mathematical calculations to determine production processes, tools, and human resource requirements.
• Plans and schedules workflow for each department and operation according to previously established production sequences and lead times.
• Plans sequence of operations.
• Confers with department supervisors to determine status of assigned projects. Expedites operations that delay schedules, and alters schedules to meet unforeseen conditions.
• Prepares production reports. May prepare lists and purchase orders to obtain required materials, tools, and equipment.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive production experience
• Experience within PCBA, metal stamping, cable wire casing, plastics moulding, or similar industries is helpful, but not essential, as is any experience in a contract manufacturing environment.
• Resourceful and analytical with exceptional communication skills
• Understanding of all facets of manufacturing production.
• Aptitude for problem-solving and decision-making
• Understanding of analytics and performance metrics
• Promotion of process improvement

Please apply today to be one of the first people considered for this position!

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