Production Scheduler

Company: Saxco International
Location: Fairfield
Posted on: September 1, 2024

Job Description:

Why work at Saxco?We are a dynamic, inclusive, and fun team with a passion for excellence in the packaging industry. We have a supportive and collaborative environment where your ideas and creativity are valued, and innovation and continuous improvement. You will be empowered and encouraged to achieve your full potential. The company also values well-being of our team members, embracing flexibility to accommodate personal needs and maintain a healthy lifestyle. At Saxco, community matters because it unites us, gives us purpose and provides an opportunity to drive change. Through involvement and contribution, we are committed to supporting, serving, strengthening, and sustaining the communities where we live and work.Come join this exceptional team and build a meaningful and rewarding career!Additional information about Saxco International, LLC can be found at https://www.Saxco.com/why-saxco/community-matters/Position PurposeThe Production Scheduler has the overall responsibility for scheduling production for all Saxco CPC's and 3PL's as well as maintaining the daily reporting for all facilities. The Scheduler will work closely with Purchasing, Customer Service, Warehouse and Production to ensure OTIF delivery of all orders and will look to optimize production runs to support operating efficiency. Further, the Production Scheduler will support mid and long term labor planning and capacity planning. Primary ResponsibilitiesNear-term scheduling (2-6 weeks)

• Responsible for assisting with National Custom Packaging Center's (CPC) areas of planning, allocation, production, scheduling and routing
• Schedule production orders by line and job type, maximizing output but ensuring capabilities match job requirements and customer fulfillment is met on time
• Coordinate directly with purchasing on inbound raw material, ensure raw material on hand continues to stay at desired service and safety stock levels
• Collaborate with production supervisors and warehouse personnel to ensure production runs smoothly and support ad-hoc requests as they arise
• Facilitate and complete time studies and cost estimates for custom and/or first time jobs
• Monitor material scrap rate, production line speeds and other critical KPIS
• Support daily warehouse reporting and MRP support
• Responsible for creating production orders and purchase orders for all Third-Party Logistics (3PL) products and Saxco facilities
• Help maintain Bill of Material's (BOM's), routes and plan settings within ERP system
• Monitor the flow of allocated orders through all warehouse processes, taking appropriate actions on out of standard issues
• Manage inbound/outbound intricacies related to special service repacks (gift packs, filled goods, reselect, other specialty services)
• Facilitate communication of routes added to new SKUs
• Act to ensure appropriate service levels are maintained for all customers
• Monitor and resolve MRP messages to support optimized production planning and customer fulfillmentMid-long term scheduling (2-10 months)--- Forecast annual production requirements by month, present multiple scenarios to support labor planning, inventory management and working capital--- Forecast labor requirements to support annual production, provide recommendations on how to optimize labor and resources --- Conduct scenario analysis on production and labor requirements to size risk and opportunities on customer fulfillment and the associated financial impacts --- Work directly with purchasing stakeholders on the material resource plan to support the production schedule --- Work directly with ancillary suppliers to purchase dunnage (pallets, tier sheets, shrink wrap, etc.) to support the production plan and warehousing requirements, optimize to reduce costs and fulfill customer requirements
  RequirementsEducation, Work Experience and Skills
  • 5+ years working experience within high volume distribution/production environment
  • Previous ERP/MRP system experience (experience with Microsoft AX a plus)
  • Excellent Microsoft Office skills, specifically with Excel and Outlook
  • Strong communication skills both written and verbal
  • Sense of urgency and a "can do" attitude
  • The ability to work independently but also work effectively within a team environment
  • The ability to prioritize multiple tasks, meet deadlines and maintain focus
  • Strong project management and/or analytical skills
  • Strong attention to detailsPersonal CharacteristicsThe following are important to the continued development of the Company's culture and success of the successful individual:
    • Motivated, self-driven, high-performing individual
    • Undeniable work ethic and personal commitment to deadlines and company success;
    • Possess a winning attitude, team-player with strong sense of ethics, honesty, integrity and commitment to excellence;
    • Excellent interpersonal skill, including a strong but flexible personality, and proven success developing relationships with new and existing customers;
    • Excellent oral, written communication, and presentation skills;
    • Empathetic; open to new challenges and able to quickly adapt to new situations and effectively integrate new information;
    • Possess a desire to be a part of a high-profile organization and team;
    • Confident; possessing innate intelligence; capable of consistently thinking "outside the box" while maintaining sound business judgment;
    • Balanced individual, both personally and professionally, with an ability to develop and grow professional relationships at all levels of an organization, as well as with customers;
      Our employees enjoy
      • Competitive Pay
      • 401(k) Match
      • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Package
      • Disability and Life Insurance Package
      • Paid Time Off and HolidaysEqual Opportunity Employer: Saxco International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status or marital status.*Management retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time
        
        Compensation details: 60000-75000 Yearly Salary
        
        
        
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