PRODUCTION SCHEDULER jobs in United States
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Buck Knives · 23 hours ago

PRODUCTION SCHEDULER

Buck Knives is a manufacturer of knives and tools, and they are seeking a Production Scheduler to develop and maintain efficient production schedules. This role is responsible for coordinating between planning, production, purchasing, and logistics to ensure timely delivery of products that meet customer demand and quality standards.

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Responsibilities

Develop and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules based on customer orders, inventory levels, and capacity constraints
Collaborate with the SIOP (Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning) team to align production schedules with demand forecasts
Monitor production order progress, adjust schedules as needed to address equipment downtime, material shortages, or other disruptions
Communicate schedule changes promptly to production supervisors, procurement, and sales teams
Analyze production data to identify bottlenecks and recommend process improvements
Ensure that all scheduling decisions support on-time delivery and efficient resource utilization
Coordinate with procurement to ensure timely availability of raw materials and components
Maintain accurate records in ERP system
Support continuous improvement initiatives in scheduling and planning processes
Maintain visibility and urgency on pilot run and special project parts through the factory
Prepare daily and weekly production performance reports for management review

Qualification

Production schedulingERP/MRP systemsMicrosoft ExcelLean manufacturingAnalytical skillsOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsCollaboration skillsDetail-orientedTime-management

Required

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent organizational and time-management abilities
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and scheduling tools
Effective communication and collaboration across departments
Detail-oriented, with a focus on accuracy and meeting deadlines
3+ years of experience in production planning or scheduling within a manufacturing environment
Experience using ERP/MRP systems for production scheduling

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or related field or related experience and training
Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles a plus

Company

Buck Knives

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Buck Knives is a consumer goods company that provides hunting, tactical, and fishing knives.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Jon Greeley
Chief Financial Officer
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