Production Scheduler
Amcor
RPSNA Syracuse NY, Unknown
Full-Time
$1
OfficeManager
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Job Title: Production Scheduler
Department: Scheduling
Location: Syracuse, NY
Status: Salary Exempt
Reports To: Supply Manager
Responsibilities
It is the responsibility of the Scheduler to ensure meeting customers’ required ship dates by developing and maintaining a production plan (schedule) and intercompany ordering strategy, which is efficient and economical in accordance with the company’s goals, by evaluating possible courses of action and making decisions accordingly. This responsibility has a very strong impact on the financial performance of the company as it directly and indirectly affects, or even dictates, factors such as purchasing, inventory levels, and labor requirements. The Scheduler reports to the Supervisor of Scheduling and Inventory. All responsibilities are performed under general supervision, and include, but are not limited to:
• Follow all company policies and procedures
• Provide a well-planned production schedule that works to meet customer requirements and maximize machine efficiencies
• Monitor and communicate Machine Order Status unplanned Downtime via Daily Line Update Reports.
• Manage planned downtime (holidays, shutdown, maintenance) while working with operations
• Proficiently utilize Scheduling and Inventory Software Tools (JDE Logility) that interface with the ERP System
• Read MRP messages daily to get open orders to be produced
• Add new work orders for all open orders
• Run “Order Processing” for all work orders
• Update online schedules daily
• Re-arranges, increases/decreases work orders as needed to maintain daily schedule
• Monitor and prepare run out plan for discontinued or slow-moving inventory to minimize obsolete inventory
• Track and achieve established key performance indicators such as Ship to Promise, DOH, obsolete inventory, production schedule variance, order cycle time, and plant utilization
• Maintain safety stocks on FGs to effectively execute the master plan
• Provide a well-planned production schedule that works to meet customer requirements and maximize machine efficiencies
• Inter-company transfer coordination as needed
• Order Status reports for Sales/ Operations as needed
• Entering work orders onto the schedule
• Prioritizing the work orders on each work center
• Intercompany order processing
• Assisting the Supply Chain Management with special assignments
Qualifications Able to solve problems using analysis and creativity. Exposure to Customer Service, Quality, Shipping and other departments. Ability to create reports regarding production. Other duties, as assigned. Special Skills: Must have proficient computer skills and the ability to communicate verbally and written effectively. Strong analytical ability is helpful, as well as management/supervisory skills. Experience: General office and inventory experience preferred. Production manufacturing background preferred. Production scheduling experience required.
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When you join Amcor, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits and compensation package that includes:
Medical, dental and vision plans
Flexible time off, starting at 80 hours paid time per year for full-time salaried employees
Company-paid holidays starting at 8 days per year and may vary by location
Wellbeing program & Employee Assistance Program
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary benefits
Paid Parental Leave
Retirement Savings Plan with company match
Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)
Discretionary annual bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)