Production Planner / Scheduler - Aluminum division

Le Sueur IncorporatedMinnesota, United StatesOn-siteFull-timeMid level, 2–5 yearsListed 2 weeks ago

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About this role

1st Shift Mon- Fri 7:00 am- 3:30 pm

Position Summary:

The Production Scheduler is responsible for creating and managing production schedules to optimize efficiency, align resources, and ensure timely completion of production goals.

Duties & Responsibilities:

- Utilizes ERP systems, planning and scheduling software, or other database tools to develop and maintain master schedules and generate reporting.

- Monitors daily production results and revises scheduling responsive to changes in the flow of materials, designs, equipment, or other resources.

- Gathers data from internal teams to incorporate materials, inventories, resource availability, and delivery commitments into schedules.

- Work on production job completions and be involved in inventory reconciliations and reporting.

- Utilizes knowledge of production specifications, manufacturing processes, materials availability, and application of mathematical planning tools to develop a plan.

- Monitors status of production results and prepares reports on results against plan.

- Provides effective communication across cross-functional departments as it pertains to production flow.

- Willingly modifies work schedule and duties to accommodate Company needs.

- All other duties as assigned.

- May require successful completion of specific education, training, or certifications.

Education & Experience Requirements:

Minimum Education: High School diploma

Preferred Education : Associates or Bachelor's degree

Minimum Skills/Experience : 2 or more years of relevant experience. Decision-making, effective time management, and good communication skills, plus MS Office and a high degree of excel Spreadsheet competency.

Preferred Skills/Experience : Above plus 5 or more years of relevant experience and thorough knowledge of company manufacturing operations.

Functional Requirements

Routinely able to:

- Carry up to 10 pounds a minimal distance of 100 feet

- Walk multiple distances of up to 300 feet

- Reach forward, less than 90 shoulder flexion

- Sit for prolonged periods of time

- Climb stairs of varying heights

- Bend at trunk

- Crouch

- Reach overhead, over 90 shoulder flexion

Industry Leading Benefits:

- Generous medical/dental insurance plan

- Flexible PTO/UTO policy

- 401k with company match

- Paid Holidays

- Company-paid Short-term disability

- Employee assistance plan

- Career advancement

- Formal leadership development

- Education reimbursement program

- Recognition and awards

- Employee events (fishing contests, Christmas turkeys, potlucks, appreciation meals, and more)